The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
Fully resourced for circuits, conductors, and electrical safety | Ideal for 30β60 minute science lessons
This engaging science unit provides seven fully planned lessons that develop key knowledge of electricity and circuits in KS2. Ideal for Year 3 and beyond, this resource supports pupils in understanding how circuits function, recognising the importance of safety, and using accurate scientific vocabulary and diagrams.
Whatβs included:
β 7 clear and structured lessons with interactive PowerPoints
β Practical activities and hands-on circuit investigations
β Worksheets, diagram templates, and vocabulary resources
β End-of-unit assessment opportunities
β Focus on key knowledge and skills:
Identifying electrical appliances and their power sources
Constructing and recording simple series circuits
Understanding how switches control circuits
Exploring conductors and insulators
Recognising and avoiding electrical hazards
Lesson overview:
Powering Up β Identify electrical appliances and explore power sources, including renewable energy
Circuit Creators β Build working circuits and draw accurate circuit diagrams
Circuit Models β Use models to explain circuit flow and component function
Circuit Troubleshooting β Identify faults in circuits and suggest fixes
Switching On β Understand how switches work and build circuits with them
Conductors and Insulators β Test materials and classify them based on conductivity
Staying Safe with Electricity β Learn about electrical safety, hazards, and precautions
Why this unit stands out:
β Designed for practical science lessons with real investigations
β Step-by-step support for delivering accurate circuit work
β Ideal for science observations, interviews, and curriculum coverage
β Ready to teach with minimal preparation
Perfect for:
Year 3 and Year 4 science lessons
KS2 physics topics on electricity and circuits
Practical investigation and enquiry skills
Science assessments and observations
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Fully resourced for experiments, investigations, and scientific enquiry | Ideal for 30β60 minute lessons
This fully planned science unit introduces lower KS2 pupils to key concepts in forces and magnetism. Through six engaging lessons, pupils will investigate friction, magnetic poles, magnetic materials, and the strength of magnets using hands-on activities and clear scientific enquiry.
Whatβs included:
β 6 detailed lessons with interactive PowerPoints and investigation activities
β Differentiated resources and worksheets to support a range of abilities
β Hands-on experiments to build practical science skills
β Focus on key scientific knowledge and vocabulary:
Friction and surface resistance
Magnetic poles and magnetic forces
Properties of magnetic and non-magnetic materials
Everyday uses of magnets
Testing magnet strength through fair tests
Lesson overview:
Investigate friction and how it affects movement on different surfaces
Explore friction in practical situations β test materials for grip
Observe attraction and repulsion between magnets
Classify materials based on magnetic properties
Research and present everyday uses of magnets
Test and compare magnet strength using fair testing
Why this unit stands out:
β Structured progression across six lessons
β Ideal for science observations and practical assessment
β Includes all key scientific enquiry elements
β Minimal preparation β ready-to-teach format
Perfect for:
Year 3 and Year 4 science lessons
KS2 forces and magnets topics
Practical science experiments
Science mastery and enquiry skills
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Fully resourced for experiments, investigations, and scientific enquiry | Ideal for 30β60 minute lessons
This high-quality science unit introduces key concepts related to light and shadows through five structured lessons. Suitable for Year 3 and Year 4, each session includes interactive PowerPoints, differentiated activities, and printable worksheets to support all learners.
Whatβs included:
β 5 fully planned lessons covering light sources, reflection, and shadows
β Interactive PowerPoints with links to videos and key vocabulary
β Differentiated worksheets for a range of abilities
β Bonus SEN/EAL support sheets
β Focus on key scientific skills:
Identifying and sorting light sources
Understanding how shadows are formed
Investigating how shadows change throughout the day
Exploring how light is reflected from surfaces
Why this unit stands out:
β Ideal for science observations and practical learning
β Combines clear explanations with hands-on investigation
β Differentiation included to support all pupils
β Easy to follow and ready to teach β minimal preparation needed
Perfect for:
Year 3 and Year 4 science lessons
KS2 light and shadows topics
Practical science experiments
Observation or interview lessons
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This 22-page workbook focuses on the Earth and Space science unit, designed for KS2 pupils. It includes 5 lessons, each featuring a variety of activities to support student learning. An answer booklet is also provided for easy marking.
Whatβs included:
β 22-page Earth and Space workbook
β 5 lessons with activities:
What is a year?
What is a day?
How does the Sun help us to measure time?
What time is it around the world?
Why do we have seasons?
β Answer booklet for easy marking
Lesson overview / structure:
β Lesson 1: What is a year? β Students will learn about the concept of a year and how it relates to the Earthβs orbit around the Sun.
β Lesson 2: What is a day? β Focus on how the Earthβs rotation creates the cycle of day and night.
β Lesson 3: How does the Sun help us to measure time? β Explore how the Sunβs position is used to measure time.
β Lesson 4: What time is it around the world? β Discuss time zones and how they differ around the world.
β Lesson 5: Why do we have seasons? β Understand the reasons behind the changing seasons, including Earthβs tilt and orbit.
Why itβs useful:
β Ideal for reinforcing time-related concepts in Earth and Space
β Includes differentiated activities for independent learning
β Provides an answer booklet for efficient marking
β Perfect for home learning or in-class activities
Suggested use cases:
Great for KS2 science lessons on Earth and Space, particularly for Year 3 to Year 6. Suitable for both in-class and homework activities.
Related Booklet:
This booklet follows a pre-learning unit which can be found here. It covers:
What is in space?
What are the planets in our Solar System like?
How have ideas about the Solar System changed over time?
Search tags:
KS2 science | Earth and Space | Year 3 science | Year 4 science | Year 5 Earth and Space | Year 6 science | time zones KS2 | seasons KS2 | Earthβs rotation and orbit
This 22-page workbook covers key science concepts related to Earth and Space. Designed for KS2 pupils, it includes 3 engaging lessons with a variety of activities, perfect for reinforcing learning. An answer booklet is also provided for easy marking.
Whatβs included:
β 22-page Earth and Space workbook
β 3 lessons with activities:
Whatβs in space?
What are the planets in our Solar System like?
How have ideas about the Solar System changed over time?
β Answer booklet for easy marking
Lesson overview / structure:
β Lesson 1: Whatβs in space? β Students explore the objects that exist in space and learn about galaxies, stars, and other celestial bodies.
β Lesson 2: What are the planets in our Solar System like? β Focus on the characteristics of each planet in the Solar System.
β Lesson 3: How have ideas about the Solar System changed over time? β Discuss how our understanding of the Solar System has evolved throughout history.
Why itβs useful:
β Provides independent tasks suitable for home learning
β Includes an answer booklet for easy marking
β Ideal for reinforcing key Earth and Space concepts
β Engages pupils with practical activities
Suggested use cases:
Perfect for KS2 science lessons, Earth and Space topics, and homework activities. Suitable for Year 3 to Year 6 students.
Related Booklet:
This booklet is followed by another resource that covers more advanced topics in Earth and Space. You can find it here.
Search tags:
KS2 science | Earth and Space | Solar System | planets KS2 | Year 3 Earth and Space | Year 4 science | Year 5 Earth and Space | Year 6 homework
This free EYFS reading resource introduces young learners to space-themed vocabulary through a colourful sight word sheet. Designed for children aged 3β5, it supports early reading and word recognition skills with engaging illustrations and familiar space-related words.
Whatβs included:
β 1 printable sight word sheet
β 48 space-themed words including planets, rockets, stars, and astronauts
β Visuals to support word recognition and memory
How the resource is structured:
β The sheet displays a collection of space-themed words arranged in a clear layout
β Each word is accompanied by an illustration to support meaning and understanding
β Can be used for word hunts, reading practice, matching games, or displays
Why itβs useful:
β Supports vocabulary development and early reading
β Reinforces topic language linked to space
β Can be used independently or in small groups
β Suitable for classroom displays or continuous provision
Suggested use cases:
Ideal for EYFS continuous provision, phonics support, themed vocabulary displays, or space topic work in Reception or Nursery settings.
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