Science and reading resources for ages eight to nine

These resources link primary science and reading comprehension for pupils aged eight to nine. With three activities for each targeted age range, you will be sure to find something that suits your class. Are they interested in toilets? Do you want to teach states of matter in a more hands-on way? Or do your class have a fascination with slime and oobleck? These three activities engage the children in fascinating topics, whilst teaching the science and allowing plenty of opportunity to develop and apply reading skills.

 

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Toilets - reading comprehension

This activity has a colourful and engaging reading page, followed by targeted questions which cover a broad range of reading skills, along with some linked grammar questions, such as questions, statements and commands. Each activity is also differentiated to both higher and lower abilities, with two sets for each...

Gloopy slime - lesson pack

This activity comes with a handy teacher's guide and lesson plan, a set of easy to read questions aimed at probing deeper thinking in your pupils, and an informative presentation to run the activity. Learn how slime demonstrates a range of material properties, discussing whether or not slime would be classified as...

Dancing cornflour - spectacular science

This activity comes as a presentation, aimed at using an engaging material to probe the children's thinking, reasoning and scientific talk skills. Asking questions such as: ‘What happens when you mix cornflour and water?’, and ‘What could be causing it to move in this way?’ It provides an opportunity to get the...