Sir David Attenborough presentation
Use this presentation to find out about the life, career and achievements of naturalist, broadcaster and super scientist Sir David Attenborough.
How can I use this with my class?
Use these resources to explore the natural world and career roles around it. Use the life story worksheet to practice reading comprehension and answer the super scientist quiz to check for understanding.
You could also use the presentation to help your class understand how Sir David went from a naturalist to a broadcaster and campaigner. Use the life-cycle sheet to have your class carry out work similar to Sir David’s, completing an animal’s life cycle and practising keywords.
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Sir David Attenborough life story
Simple information sheet describing the life, career and achievements of naturalist, broadcaster and super scientist, Sir David Attenborough.
Sir David Attenborough life story quiz
Ten-question quiz about the life and career of naturalist and super scientist Sir David Attenborough, for use with the life story information sheet.
Sir David Attenborough life-cycle sheet
Pupils use this activity sheet to learn about life cycles and get creative while planning their own wildlife documentary.
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Circuits animation
Use this animation, to provide context for an investigation into what happens when there is more than one bulb in a circuit.
Circuits and symbols activity sheet 1
Use this activity sheet to identify components, use symbols and draw a circuit diagram.
Circuits investigation planning sheet
Plan an investigation into the effects of having more than one bulb in a circuit, with this investigation planning sheet.
Circuits and symbols activity sheet 2
Use this activity sheet to complete sentences about electricity and circuits and identify simple components, and working circuits.
Be a battery investigator presentation
How does a battery work? Why are batteries important to the future of our planet? Use this presentation to answer these questions and more.
Be a battery investigator poster
Use this classroom poster to stimulate discussions about the humble battery and why it’s so important to the future of our planet.
Electric helicopters: How to make a circuit
A step-by-step video showing how to make a simple circuit that will make the helicopter's rotor blades turn.
Electric helicopters: How to make a switch
A step-by-step video showing how to make a switch using a block of wood, drawing pins and a paperclip.
Electric helicopters: How to make a base
A step-by-step video showing how to make the landing gear and fuselage (base) of the helicopter using blocks of wood and lolly sticks.
Electric helicopters: How to make a rotor
A step-by-step video showing how to make the rotor of the helicopter using a motor and a paper straw.
Electric helicopters: How to make extras
A step-by-step video describing the extra parts that need to be made to complete the electric helicopter, including the tail, tail rotor and canopy.
Electric helicopter animation
Can you make an electric helicopter with a rotor that switches on and off? Use this animation to introduce this challenge to pupils.