This book, written by Wynne Harlen, looks at science education in the late seventies and early eighties. At this time primary science was relatively new and, although there was an acceptance in principle of the need for science teaching, the delivery in schools did not match up to this. The author discusses the...

The Teaching and Learning about the Environment project, from the University of York Science Education Group, produced four packs of resources containing lessons on environmental topics. All lessons were fully supported by photocopiable student materials and accompanied by detailed teachers' notes. The lessons were...

This book was written with the aim of helping teachers to understand the science involved in the activities they lead in class. It is designed as a reference guide for teachers, providing simple background knowledge on key concepts within the National Curriculum science programmes of study, so they may teach...

A set of tried and tested curriculum resources which aim to improve students' enquiry skills and increase engagement.  

This series is designed to teach the thinking skills that students need in order to progress and succeed in carrying out practical investigations in science.  Each book contains both non-practical and practical sessions.

This research, commissioned by the Wellcome trust, was undertaken by an interdisciplinary team led by Ralph Levinson and Dr Sheila Turner at the Institute of Education, University of London between May 1st and December 1st 1999.

The project reports on five main areas:

• The perceived importance...

This booklet contains all the IET teaching resources for the BBC micro:bit.

This resource contains two short stories aimed at introducing science ideas and vocabulary to young children. Written from the point of view of farmyard animals, they are designed to be read aloud in class and to promote discussion, before leading into science learning. Party Food introduces the ideas of...

The Science with Technology Teamwork unit, from the Association for Science Education and the Design and Technology Association, introduces students to skills to solve problems and improve quality. It was developed in collaboration with experts in the Rover Group. This unit was part of the Toolkit produced by the...

Produced by the Department for Children Schools and Families and the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency, this 2010 document lays out the size, nature and procedures around the sample of Key Stage Two science tests that was implemented after testing of all students was discontinued in 2009.

This Technicians and Progression report from the Skills Commission presents the findings of an inquiry into the alternatives to university degrees that the post-16 education system provides. The report maintains that post-compulsory education should offer a diverse range of education provision, vocational as well...