Category Archives: Science
Moving and trapped air: free teaching resource
I recently read an article about wind (think weather here, not bodily function) that gave a brilliant idea for a game to show children what wind is – more of that later …
World Water Day, 22nd March 2012: free teaching resource
Hosepipe bans are to be enforced over a large part of the UK in April. When do your children use a hosepipe? To fill a paddling pool? To wash the family car? Can they think of any ways to save … Continue reading
National Science and Engineering Week 9–18 March 2012
So, your class are all fired-up having started to practise for World Science Day. How do you keep that enthusiasm up? Start finding out about National Science & Engineering Week. There are events and activities for everyone.
Filed under Books, Collections, Free Creative Teaching Resource, News, Science, Teaching Ideas
World Science Day, 8th March 2012
March seems to be the month for World Days. With the exciting news that the UK is launching a new £1m award for innovation in engineering, March 8th is World Science Day.
Filed under Books, News, Science, Teaching Ideas
Planet shapes: free science teaching resource
I watched the end of the BBC Stargazing Live program yesterday. It was fascinating, I wish I had managed to watch from the beginning. What a wonderful way to enthuse children about science and astronomy. It got me thinking about … Continue reading
