Primary Science number 121

Number 121 - January 2012

Contents	Article
1	Contents
3	Focus on...
4	Notice Board Some shoestring activities from the editorial board.
5	Science on a tight budget Kate Blacklock Kate shares some ideas about how to make your science budget go further.
9	Teaching Primary Science with Almost Nothing How Lois Kelly and Kathy Schofield helped teachers in a Ugandan primary school develop scientific thinking with very limited resources.
13	Coat Hangers Across the Curriculum As Bob Kibble illustrates, wire coat hangers are not just for keeping your clothes off the floor; they can also enrich learning about science.
16	Using Free Online Survey Software in Your Teaching Jon Chippindall describes how to use a free online survey tool for multi-response assessment.
21	'Playing' with Science Dave Allen describes how he achieved all his goals through using plays and drama.
26	That Was Brilliant! Penny Thompson, Colin Fleetwood, Rosie Garnett and Gareth Metcalfe report on the Top Marks project and some of the successful activities that made assessment 'real'.
30	It's Not Fair Jane Turner and her colleagues outline the project they have completed about how children answer scientific questions about the world around them.
34	Extending the Skills of Younger Children Sue Cusack Sue Cusack, a leading science teacher, describes how she helps 6- and 7-year-olds attain higher levels in science assessment.
38	Reviews