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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!
KS2 ELECTRICITY Science Unit – 7 Outstanding Lessons (Y3–Y4)
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KS2 ELECTRICITY Science Unit – 7 Outstanding Lessons (Y3–Y4)

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Fully resourced for circuits, conductors, and electrical safety | Ideal for 30–60 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. What’s included: βœ” 7 clear and structured lessons with interactive PowerPoints βœ” Practical activities and hands-on circuit investigations βœ” Worksheets, diagram templates, and vocabulary resources βœ” End-of-unit assessment opportunities βœ” 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 – Identify electrical appliances and explore power sources, including renewable energy Circuit Creators – Build working circuits and draw accurate circuit diagrams Circuit Models – Use models to explain circuit flow and component function Circuit Troubleshooting – Identify faults in circuits and suggest fixes Switching On – Understand how switches work and build circuits with them Conductors and Insulators – Test materials and classify them based on conductivity Staying Safe with Electricity – Learn about electrical safety, hazards, and precautions Why this unit stands out: βœ” Designed for practical science lessons with real investigations βœ” Step-by-step support for delivering accurate circuit work βœ” Ideal for science observations, interviews, and curriculum coverage βœ” 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 Search terms: KS2 electricity science | electrical circuits KS2 | Year 4 circuits and conductors | circuit diagrams | mains and battery | electricity safety | outstanding science lesson | Ofsted interview lesson | conductors and insulators KS2
LKS2 MAGNETS and FORCES Science Unit – 6 Outstanding Lessons (Y3/Y4 | KS2)
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LKS2 MAGNETS and FORCES Science Unit – 6 Outstanding Lessons (Y3/Y4 | KS2)

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Fully resourced for experiments, investigations, and scientific enquiry | Ideal for 30–60 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. What’s included: βœ” 6 detailed lessons with interactive PowerPoints and investigation activities βœ” Differentiated resources and worksheets to support a range of abilities βœ” Hands-on experiments to build practical science skills βœ” 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 – 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: βœ” Structured progression across six lessons βœ” Ideal for science observations and practical assessment βœ” Includes all key scientific enquiry elements βœ” Minimal preparation – 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 Search terms: KS2 magnets science | Year 3 forces and magnets | friction investigation | magnetic materials worksheet | magnet strength test | LKS2 science unit | magnetic poles and forces | practical science KS2
KS2 LIGHT and SHADOWS Science Unit – 5 Outstanding Lessons (Y3/Y4)
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KS2 LIGHT and SHADOWS Science Unit – 5 Outstanding Lessons (Y3/Y4)

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Fully resourced for experiments, investigations, and scientific enquiry | Ideal for 30–60 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. What’s included: βœ” 5 fully planned lessons covering light sources, reflection, and shadows βœ” Interactive PowerPoints with links to videos and key vocabulary βœ” Differentiated worksheets for a range of abilities βœ” Bonus SEN/EAL support sheets βœ” 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: βœ” Ideal for science observations and practical learning βœ” Combines clear explanations with hands-on investigation βœ” Differentiation included to support all pupils βœ” Easy to follow and ready to teach – minimal preparation needed Perfect for: Year 3 and Year 4 science lessons KS2 light and shadows topics Practical science experiments Observation or interview lessons Search terms: KS2 light science | Year 3 shadows | light and shadow investigation | reflection and light lesson | science observation lesson | light sources KS2 | shadows experiment worksheet
EARTH AND SPACE - Learning Booklet - Part 2
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EARTH AND SPACE - Learning Booklet - Part 2

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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. What’s included: βœ” 22-page Earth and Space workbook βœ” 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? βœ” Answer booklet for easy marking Lesson overview / structure: β˜… Lesson 1: What is a year? – Students will learn about the concept of a year and how it relates to the Earth’s orbit around the Sun. β˜… Lesson 2: What is a day? – Focus on how the Earth’s rotation creates the cycle of day and night. β˜… Lesson 3: How does the Sun help us to measure time? – Explore how the Sun’s position is used to measure time. β˜… Lesson 4: What time is it around the world? – Discuss time zones and how they differ around the world. β˜… Lesson 5: Why do we have seasons? – Understand the reasons behind the changing seasons, including Earth’s tilt and orbit. Why it’s useful: βœ” Ideal for reinforcing time-related concepts in Earth and Space βœ” Includes differentiated activities for independent learning βœ” Provides an answer booklet for efficient marking βœ” 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 | Earth’s rotation and orbit
EARTH AND SPACE - Learning Booklet - Part 1
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EARTH AND SPACE - Learning Booklet - Part 1

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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. What’s included: βœ” 22-page Earth and Space workbook βœ” 3 lessons with activities: What’s in space? What are the planets in our Solar System like? How have ideas about the Solar System changed over time? βœ” Answer booklet for easy marking Lesson overview / structure: β˜… Lesson 1: What’s in space? – 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? – Focus on the characteristics of each planet in the Solar System. β˜… Lesson 3: How have ideas about the Solar System changed over time? – Discuss how our understanding of the Solar System has evolved throughout history. Why it’s useful: βœ” Provides independent tasks suitable for home learning βœ” Includes an answer booklet for easy marking βœ” Ideal for reinforcing key Earth and Space concepts βœ” 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
Space sight words – early reading resource (EYFS)
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Space sight words – early reading resource (EYFS)

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This free EYFS reading resource introduces young learners to space-themed vocabulary through a colourful sight word sheet. Designed for children aged 3–5, it supports early reading and word recognition skills with engaging illustrations and familiar space-related words. What’s included: βœ” 1 printable sight word sheet βœ” 48 space-themed words including planets, rockets, stars, and astronauts βœ” 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 it’s useful: βœ” Supports vocabulary development and early reading βœ” Reinforces topic language linked to space βœ” Can be used independently or in small groups βœ” 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. Search tags: EYFS reading | space vocabulary | sight word sheet | early reading resource | Reception phonics | space themed EYFS | vocabulary flashcards | space topic EYFS