In this activity, from the Royal Observatory Greenwich, students look at their shadow at different times of the day and measure differences in its size and direction. The activity needs to take place in the playground on a sunny day. A compass or an online map can be used to help work out which way is North on the...

Create a nature trail with a difference!  This resource describes an outdoor activity which can be used to introduce students to the concept of biomimicry, looking at examples of adaptation.

Students hunt for ways in which evolution has led to a variety of solutions for different biological functions, such...

Dehydration can be a problem for adults and children alike. Space explorers must maintain proper hydration levels while in space. As astronauts complete their tasks on an exploration mission, whether inside or outside the space exploration vehicle, astronauts need adequate hydration to maintain proper health.

The Propagator project introduces students to hydraulic systems and their inner workings. Using a...

This game aimed at upper Key Stage Two Primary revises childrens' scientific vocabulary and knowledge. Covering life processes and living things, materials and their properties and physical processes, it contains thirty-two cards each with a scientific word that children
should know, and use correctly in...

This resource aimed at Key Stage Two contains a set of data showing ice cream consumption per year in different countries. Children are asked to create a bar chart to represent the data and then to answer a set of questions to interpret the given data.
This resource is part of the ASE SYCD: Science Year...

In this resource, students attempt to apply their understanding of heat transfer (convection, conduction and radiation) to the novel case of the Beagle 2 Lander.

Students are set the challenge of creating the best...

These resources, from the SYCD Primary CD, give guidance for teachers in using ICT to enhance science teaching.

The major resources are:

*Cameras and microscopes  

*Datalogging in the environment - an introduction to the basic theory of datalogging, including the setting-up process and a guide...

The IDEAS training materials are for use on continuous professional development courses to support the teaching of ideas and evidence in school science. The materials offer six in-service CPD sessions, which take approximately half a day each. Ideas and approaches for lessons are illustrated using materials...

This file from the IDEAS pack is a set of resource materials to support the teaching of ideas, evidence and argument in school science education. It consists of 15 sample lessons which can be used by teachers wishing to try out some or all of the approaches. The learning goals of the IDEAS lessons are different....

This selection of resources from the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) provides a range of creative, cross curricular and topical ways of delivering the STEM agenda through Christmas themed activities. Aimed at primary aged children, each resource has an accompanying plan, worksheet and all answers are...

Inspired by the theme of the Victorians, these activities support the teaching of design and technology in context, by looking at the key events that defined the Victorian era, and how they have influenced engineering developments and society today.

This collection provides lots of STEM challenges and resources linked to science and design and technology topics in the primary curriculum. Many support learning skills across the curriculum and can also be run as a project.

The challenge day resources support teachers in running their own aerospace...

A range of downloadable classroom posters to support learning in science, computing and engineering. They link to curriculum topics including: forces,...

A series of resources designed to explore the future of flight and the aviation industry. Resources develop pupils knowledge and skills in engineering, technology, mathematics and science.