Prepare pupils for secondary science with this complete Year 6 to Year 7 Science Summer Transition Booklet – Core Pathway.

The resource contains 30 carefully sequenced Five-a-Day sessions across six reusable weeks, providing structured but independent practice in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Working Scientifically.

Each session includes:

cumulative retrieval;
scientific vocabulary and representations;
one- and two-step calculations;
tables, graphs and diagram interpretation;
practical and fair-test reasoning;
application and explanation;
a misconception check;
reflection;
a key scientific question;
Sometimes / Always / Never reasoning.
Topics include
cells, organisation, classification and habitats;
particles, state changes, dissolving and separation;
physical and chemical changes;
forces, gravity, friction, moments and distance–time graphs;
light, reflection, shadows, sound, pitch and loudness;
circuit symbols, series circuits, conductors and electrical safety;
food webs, plant investigations, anomalies and practical planning.

The Core pathway develops greater independence than the Support edition, while retaining clear layouts, age-appropriate language and manageable daily tasks.

The complete answer book includes:

full calculations and working;
correct scientific units;
model explanations;
method and evaluation guidance;
misconception corrections;
suggested reflection responses;
acceptable scientifically accurate alternatives.
Included
34-page reusable undated pupil booklet;
34-page complete answer book;
30 structured sessions;
print-ready PDF files;
full worked solutions.

Suitable for: Year 6 summer homework, Year 6–7 transition, tutoring, home learning, induction work and early Year 7 consolidation.

Age range: 10–12
Pathway: Core
Answers included: Yes
Edition: Reusable undated version