Resources
55 playful experiments that encourage tinkering, curiosity, and creative thinking from the creator of Tinkerlab.com--hands-on activities that explore art, science, and more. For children two and up...
The Oxford Primary Science programme is a complete science resource/programme for primary pupils (and teachers). These Pupils' Books introduce young readers to scientific information in a straightforward and easily accessible way.
Tiny Particle, Giant Detector - Neutrinos
A Catalyst article about neutrinos. Neutrinos are fundamental particles. They are tiny, a neutrino has a mass about one-millionth of the mass of an electron, and they have no electric charge. This article looks at the detection of these elusive particles which requires the use a giant detector. The one described is...
This book is full of tips, insights and practical approaches from educators with small voices but big ideas. Educators from across the educational spectrum have been brought together to share fantastic practice and a deep understanding of how to get the best out of children of all ages. From mentoring,...
There are living things so tiny millions could fit on a dot. Although they are invisible, they are everywhere and they multiply very quickly. They are vital for life on earth, and do all sorts of things - from giving...
The aim of this book is to bring some of the useful research findings about teaching science to the classroom teacher. The authors present the information in an authentic and useful context, and show how it can be...
TLC for Plant Pigments Involved in Photosynthesis
One of a series of resources from Science & Plants for Schools (SAPS) investigating key topics in plant biology. This reliable and enjoyable practical gives students the opportunity to observe the different pigments involved in photosynthesis using thin layer chromatography (TLC). A low-cost method to get the...
To a 'C' and Beyond
This resource from Teachers TV provides an insight into why the Mathematics Department of Oaks Park High School in Essex has been rated as outstanding by Ofsted.
Stephen Froggatt is Head of Mathematics at the school and, to inform students and monitor progress, an Assessment for Learning programme provides...
To Chunk or Not to Chunk?
This article, from the Association of Teachers of Mathematics (ATM) publication ‘Mathematics Teaching’, and is taken from MT227. Ian Thompson reviews the evidence of effective practice in the teaching of early arithmetic found by Ofsted and published in the document...