This resource pack, aimed at primary learners, links to the topic areas of properties of materials, adaptation and life processes by looking at birds and the nests they build.

An introductory presentation looks at the reasons why birds build nests, different types of nests, where they are found and the...

In this activity, children develop field skills in animal identification and compare extinct animals with their living descendants. They take part in a 20 minute birdwatching survey in their school grounds, identifying and recording different birds that they see. They consider the characteristics of all birds, then...

This STEM activity supports pupils to follow a set of verbal instructions to successfully navigate a maze made from tables whilst blindfolded. Pupils will understand the importance of clear instructions when instructing others and to be able to use mathematical vocabulary such as whole, half, quarter and three...

In this lesson children investigate the insulating properties of blubber and consider how the adaptations of Arctic organisms help develop these.

Children imagine what it would be like to live in a really cold place like the Arctic. How would they keep themselves warm?

This is a competitive game which tests children’s knowledge of bones, joints and their function. The teacher reads out a statement related to a bone or joint, and children cross off the answer if they have it. This resource was produced by Genetic Disorders UK, which provides schools with a host of free resources...

This activity is a bingo game designed to help children learn about the human skeleton. It contains two sets of cards one showing bones of the body and the other the names of the bones corresponding to the pictures.

Provided by Early Years Learning HQ, the cards may be printed out and laminated for use in...

This video shows Angelo Grubisic, an aerospace engineer who combines his love of wingsuit BASE jumping with his engineering knowledge to develop the world's most scientifically engineered wingsuit.

These resources can be used independently or in conjunction with the STFC Borrow the Moon scheme.

Shapes and patterns can be found all around us – from flowers to footballs, seashells to staircases. In this activity, simple lines drawn on bottle tops or jam jar lids provide a fun way into the wonderful world of geometry.

Learning outcomes:

• Investigate position, direction and movement of...

A collection of forty six mathematical investigation ideas suitable mainly for primary students with some suitable for lower secondary students. The activities in the booklet cover: enlargements, halving, colouring flags, matrices for young children, using isometric paper, using triangles to produce hexagons,...

Published by Nelson in 1995 Breakaway Maths is designed to provide a resource for children who are having problems with remembering facts and acquiring mathematical skills. It is aimed primarily at children between years two and three but could be used to support any child working within National Curriculum Levels...

Aimed at Foundation Stage and Key Stage One, this resource contains lessons on naming different body parts, recognising similarities and differences between human bodies, and the importance of exercise for humans. Linked to the topic of animals, including humans, the lessons are introduced by the character Fizzy,...

This resource contains six activities that link to materials and their properties and cover aspects of working scientifically. They include:

• identifying different materials in the classroom and sorting them according to their properties

• exploring the properties of different...

This resource contains six activities that link to Everyday Materials, they are designed for use with mixed age groups classes of Year 1 and 2. Activities include:

• considering the most suitable materials to fix an umbrella – through investigation, using simple equipment to simulate rain. This activity...