Historical biography for year 5/P6 - downloadable reading pack

Historical scientist Lucy Wills

Description

This biography text for year 5 and P6, linking to the topics living things and habitats and body systems and cells, describes how Lucy Wills used Marmite to discover folic acid. She wanted to find out why so many pregnant women were suffering from anaemia. As a research scientist, she tested lots of different things, from living conditions to pregnant women’s poo!

This downloadable reading pack includes:

An A3 reading spread for you to print.
Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

Year groups

Year 5

Topics

Living things and habitats

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