Knowing about the properties of everyday materials found around us helps us choose the right material for the job.
TAPS aims to develop support for a valid, reliable and manageable system of primary school science assessment.
Bert Nagel explores how, using just drinking straws and staples, you can make wands that produce beautiful soap bubbles.
Bryony uses her experience as a Space Ambassador to recommend, and provide links to, resources that use space as a context for teaching across the
Chris King from the Earth Science Education Unit outlines some activities that develop learning about Earth processes and the rocks they form throu
In this activity children identify and compare the suitability of everyday materials for particular uses.
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A cartoon story showing the surprising impact of copper in our everyday lives.
Dave Eagle, STEM Ambassador, amateur astronomer and mobile planetarium operator, gives his views on the importance of teaching about space and spac
Denise Balmer helps out with planning and running an enquiry day to boost science in a local junior school and encourage the class to think scienti
<p>In this activity children explore the science and maths of snowflakes and discover why giant snowballs have appeared on Russian beaches.</
In this activity children explore ideas about how we measure time, and look at how these are used in different types of clock such as hourglasses, sun