Models of the Solar System - Year 5 Year 5 science programme of study - Earth and space In this teaching resource, pupils will learn how ideas about the solar system have changed over time and look at the geocentric and heliocentric models. Content includes: 1. Class discussion about what they think geocentric and heliocentric mean 2. The geocentric model of the solar system explanation 3. The heliocentric model of the solar system explanation 4. External links to explanatory videos 5. Models of the solar system quiz with an accompanying worksheet 6. Models of the solar system research worksheet 'Models of the Solar System - Year 5' is fully editable so that it can be adapted to suit the needs of each class taught.

The 5 Senses - KS1 In this KS1 science teaching resource pupils are introduced to the five senses. Content includes: What are the 5 senses explanation Match the sense to the correct picture activity with accompanying worksheet Label the diagram with the correct sense activity with accompanying worksheet Choose 5 objects and describe them using the 5 senses activity with accompanying worksheet ‘The 5 Senses - KS1’ can be edited giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource as much or as little as needed.

Plant Requirements - Year 3 In this KS2 science teaching resource pupils are taught the requirements of plants for life and growth as per the curriculum objective of the year 3 science programme of study (Plants). Content includes: A link to an introductory video What plants need to stay healthy and grow (water, air, nutrients, sunlight and room to grow) A link to a photosynthesis explanatory video A look at how different plants have varying requirements Desert plants and how they survive Growing experiment and discussion of a fair experiment - accompanying worksheet Design a poster activity about plant requirements and care with worksheet ‘Plant Requirements’ can be edited, giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to suit each class they teach.

Muscles (Year 3) - PowerPoint presentation and worksheets In this science teaching resource pupils are introduced to the functions of muscles. This engaging 40 slide PowerPoint presentation is an ideal resource to use in a lesson covering the year 3 science curriculum objective: Animals, including humans - identify that humans and some other animals have skeletons and muscles for support, protection and movement Content includes: - why we need muscles - explanation of the different types of muscles and their functions (skeletal, smooth, cardiac) - link to an introductory video - an explanation of how muscles help us to move - an explanation of how muscles work in pairs (triceps and biceps) and accompanying animation - an explanation of the main muscles of the body and accompanying activity - a muscles quiz - three worksheets ‘Muscles’ can be edited giving teachers the freedom to adapt the resource to suit the needs of each class they teach.

Planets on the Move - Year 5 In this science teaching resource, pupils will learn how the planets in the solar system orbit the Sun covering the curriculum objectives of the Year 5 science programme of study (Earth and space). Content includes: An explanation of how each planet spins on its axis and orbits the Sun A link to a video illustrating the movement of the planets in relation to the Sun An explanation of how the movement of Earth causes day and night Planets on the move quiz with an accompanying worksheet Planets on the move crossword with answers ‘Planets on the Move - Year 5’ is completely editable so that teachers can adapt, alter and revise it as much or as little as required.