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Students are given some information about simple machines, and are asked to label the effort, load, and pivot on three examples of simple machines.

Students list four things that wouldn't work and the problems this would cause if there was a power cut to their home.

Students draw two wires to complete a simple circuit diagram from a battery to a bulb so that it shines.

Task: Answer questions about energy transformations of a yoyo. Assessment focus: energy transformations.

Students answer questions about energy transformation.

Task: Describe how energy is transformed in three situations. Assessment focus: energy transformation.

Students classify the type of energy used in seven given examples as being either potential energy, kinetic energy, or radiant energy.

Task: Complete a diagram to show where two people will sit on a seesaw to balance it, and explain answer.

Task: Answer a multiple choice question. Assessment focus: displacement.

Task: Answer questions about eggs put into water of different densities. Assessment focus: density.

Task: Identify how to balance a ruler and give a reason for the answer. Assessment focus: balance.

On the outline provided, students colour in a rainbow. They then identify atmospheric conditions needed to see rainbows.

Task: Select which stirrer would feel hottest and explain why, and in which container soup would cool fastest, and explain why. Assessment focus: heat conduction.

Task: Match items to the correct temperature. Assessment focus: temperature.

Students suggest why two girls of the same weight go down a slide at different speeds, and then identify the forces acting on the girls. The assessment focus is on the forces of gravity and friction.

Students answer four questions on echoes and sound insulation.

Task: Select the correct reason why a bird on a power line does not get electrocuted and select pictures of danger of electrocution, justifying choice. Assessment focus: understanding of the route taken by electricity/electrocution.

From a collection of familiar objects, students identify all those that can be a source of light. They then explain the term 'source of light'.

Task: Answer two questions about light shades. Assessment focus: reflection.

Students answer questions about the size of a balloon as the air temperature changes. The resource assesses students' understanding of the effect of temperature on gases.

Task: Answer two questions. Assessment focus: insulation.

Students are required to show their understanding of circuits by drawing wires to link a battery to bulbs so that the bulbs will light up.

Task: Match terms with definition. Assessment focus: science vocabulary.

Students place five statements in order to show how sound travels from its source to the brain.

Task: Give examples of described energy transformations, and name energy transformations involved with named objects.