Primary Science Links Directory
Compiled by our Primary committee and usefully broken down into sections, this page is a collection of online resources that go beyond ASE's own resources to inspire, assist and explain concepts in science to your students.
Also, please note that these are all resources hosted by external organisations, and while the ASE's Primary committee have highlighted all as having educational value, we have no control over the content and make no guarantees over its accuracy. As always, utmost care and attention should be taken when undertaking any science-based activities outside of a controlled classroom environment.
Scientific knowledge
Ogden Trust
Physics support for teachers through resources, CPD and more.
Royal Society of Chemistry
The Royal Society for Chemistry provide subject specific support through articles, activities and demonstrations.
Primary Science Teaching Trust
Bespoke professional devepment for you and your school through webinars, events and networks (amongst other things)
STEM Learning
Primary Science CPD Courses from STEM Learning to support your scientific knowledge.
PLAN Assessment
The PLAN primary science resources include a range of resources that are designed to support science subject leaders, including providing clear direction on subject knowledge.
BBC Bitesize
In addition to teaching resources, use the learning resources to refresh your science subject knowledge.
Working scientifically
Teacher Assessment in Primary Science
The Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project aims to develop support for a valid, reliable and manageable system of primary school science assessment which will have a positive impact on children’s learning.
CLEAPSS
CLEAPSS supports practical work in science, D&T and art. It helps teachers keep their children, their colleagues and themselves safe by providing model risk assessments and bespoke expert advice.
Explorify
Inspiring ideas to develop scientific enquiry skills, with activities to help make science accessible to all, linked to the curriculum, with proven impact for teachers and pupils.
PSTT Enquiry Skills Guide
Learn more in the PSTTs helpful enquiry skills guide, enquiry skills poster, working scientifically wheel and individual symbols to ensure your class is ready for science exploration.
PLAN Primary Science resources
The PLAN primary science resources include a range of resources that are designed to support science subject leaders, including working scientifically.
Ogden Trust
Working scientifically introductory videos and poster guides.
It's not fair or is it?
Second edition of It's Not Fair or Is It? A guide to the different types of science enquiry used in primary schools covers five types of science enquiry carried out in the primary classroom.
PSEC
A range of resources from PSEC to support teaching science, particularly working scientifically.
Resources to support EDI
A Scientist Just Like Me
A Scientist Just Like Me - is designed to raise awareness of diversity in science-related jobs and to provide illustrated examples of a wide range of science-based careers.
Explorify
Inspiring ideas and activities to help make science accessible to all, linked to the curriculum, with proven impact for teachers and pupils.
PSTT guidance
Guidance for supporting children with SEND to make progress with primary science.
Resources to support science capital and enrichment
Practical Action
Free science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) resources to engage children in real world issues including climate change, renewable energy, food security and disaster preparedness.
UCL Institute of Education
The Primary Science Capital Teaching Approach is an inclusive teaching approach that supports teachers to better engage diverse learners with science, helping their learners to see that science could be 'for me'.
PSTT Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants - Introducing historic and contemporary scientists' discoveries into the primary classroom through practical investigations.
Twig Science Reporter
Twig Science Reporter is your go-to weekly science news show for primary classrooms, designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the ever-evolving world of science.
Royal Institution
The Royal Institution has resources and masterclasses for enriching science learning.
Great Science Share for Schools
The Great Science Share for Schools is a campaign for everyone to involve young people from 5-14 years in asking, investigating and sharing a scientific question they care about. It places young people at the heart of the communication of science to each other.
Engineering Educates
A campaign to upskill teachers in approaches to engineering education for 7-14 year olds. Inspiring learners to think and work as an engineer using real-world robotics contexts. Fantastic resources, challenges, career links and more.
Destination STEM
Destination STEM provides support, advice, and opportunities to help you explore pathways into careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, develop your skills, and connect you with employers.
Neon
Boost your teaching and raise students' career aspirations with Neon. A platform helping primary and secondary teachers find quality-assured engineering and technology activities. Discover workshops, trips and events from leading providers, alongside inspiring case studies and supportive resources.
My Science Club
My Science Club was established to provide high quality science club resources and support for educators.