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The Active Science series from the early 2000s...

The Active Science series from the early 2000s provided content which developed and consolidated scientific understanding through first-hand experience of practical work and investigation.   Each book comes with teacher's notes and photocopiable activity sheets.

The Active Science series from the early 2000s provided content which developed and consolidated scientific understanding through first-hand experience of practical work and investigation.   Each book comes with...

A series of books for students in years 1 to 6, with a page for teachers containing lesson ideas, and three photocopiable pages for children's activities.

Belief circles - the role of a designer

From Practical Action and the Royal Academy of Engineering, this short starter activity helps students to think about their own values and those of their peers in relation to the sustainability of engineering. The activity encourages an awareness of the impact of engineering on the environment and sustainability....

This book examines ways in which beliefs and values interact with science and science teaching. It looks at some of the spiritual, moral, social and cultural contexts within which science has developed and considers...

Believers, Seekers and Sceptics: What Teachers Think about CPD

In 2005 the Wellcome Trust commissioned this survey of teachers and managers in state maintained schools in England, focusing on three main aspects of continuing professional development (CPD):

• What do different types of teacher want from CPD?
• What are the benefits of CPD, and for whom?
•...

Beloved Burger

This play looks at how an increase in the demand for meat can affect tropical rainforests far away. It explores some of the consequences for; animals and plants living in these areas, farmers and our planet.  

Great for use in an assembly or in class, when learning about rainforests, healthy eating and...

Below the Radar: Low Level Disruption in the Country's Classrooms

This report from Ofsted looks at low level classroom disruption. Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector (HMCI) raised concerns about low-level disruption in schools in his Annual Report 2012/13. As a consequence, guidance to inspectors was tightened to place greater emphasis on this issue in routine inspections. In addition...

Belvue Garden Curry

In this video from the Teachers TV series Chefs Challenge, a professional chef plans a food technology lesson at a school for students with special educational needs, using fruit and vegetables from the school's garden.

Bob Cummings, the gardener at Belvue School, west London, regularly works with small...