Developing assessment in primary science Part 2 – making recording meaningful Published: 15 May 2023 Do the the tasks we ask the children to complete demonstrate an understanding or application of the intended focus?
Voices from the classroom: Oak View Primary and Nursery – pop-up outdoor education Published: 09 May 2023 This blog delves into the benefits of pop-up outdoor education centres, run by the University of Hertfordshire, including pond dipping, links to art...
Developing assessment in primary science Part 1 – what is our intention? Published: 17 April 2023 Assessment in primary science begins with our curriculum and the delivery of that curriculum.
Five ways for children to connect with nature Published: 01 June 2021 Engaging ideas to encourage children to explore and connect with nature.
Back on Track: adapting and enhancing the primary science curriculum post lockdown Published: 17 July 2020 Guidance and advice for adapting and enhancing the primary science curriculum post lockdown.
Science from home - using documentaries to engage and inspire children with science Published: 09 May 2020 Using documentaries to allow children to see and hear from passionate scientists, find out about cutting edge research and marvel at the awe and...
Science from home: Five ways to explore nature at home Published: 24 April 2020 Simple ideas to engage with nature and learn about plants and animals at home.
Chasing the rainbow - the joy of colourful science experiments Published: 02 April 2020 Simple, fun and colourful science experiments that can be done at home.
Five books for linking science and English Published: 04 March 2020 There are so many fantastic books to support the teaching of science. Here are five which are among my current favourites.
Science and Dr Seuss – classroom inspiration from Bartholomew and the Oobleck Published: 02 March 2020 Charlotte Jackson, teaching and learning adviser for science, talks about discovering oobleck.