In this activity children are challenged to solve a range of problems relating to capacity in a meaningful context. Children choose a card from a series of cards with capacities indicated on them. They then work in pairs or small groups to discuss how they can create the quantity by using three containers of...

This report details the findings an intervention project called Catch Up® 1 Numeracy, which consisted of two 15-minute sessions per week, delivered in a one to one session by teaching assistants (TAs). The intervention focused...

Published in June 2002. Dyslexia affects a significant proportion of the UK population and can be a barrier to learning in science for those afflicted. There are a number of techniques teachers can employ to alleviate the problems dyslexic students face with both practical and written work in science. These have...

Celebrating a Century of Primary Science, published by the ASE in 2001, was written as part of the celebration of the centenary of the ASE, although the ASE became active in encouraging primary science only half-way through the century. The book, of 132 pages, in a collection of personal accounts written by those...

A series of resources for primary and secondary-aged pupils based around the theme of King Charles III’s coronation aimed at developing their knowledge and skills in Design & Technology and Engineering.

Produced with the theme of celebration in mind, learn how to engineer a crown, your own set of bunting or even a teacup. Try your hand at baking or decorating, or even have a go at some themed maths challenges. Suitable for any occasion, whether a jubilee, a birthday or a charity event at school, use these...

The CensusAtSchool UK project began in 2000 in conjunction with the National Statistics Office. The project, originally a one-off, was linked to the UK population census of 2001. It has now developed into a dynamic, ongoing and exciting initiative running in a number of countries.

It aims to:

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Experienced teachers, working for The Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC), have created over 100 teaching and learning resources and a suite of interactive and informative websites for use by teachers and students. They show how science works in real-life contexts and demonstrate how the chemical...

The Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC) has a long history of producing science education resources that look at how science is applied in real-life contexts. The resources in this collection allow children to gain investigative skills, understand scientific concepts and also enjoy group work. The...

This resource contains a set of achievement certificates for you to print out and award to children. Certificates are for many different subject areas including: science,...

Aimed at primary level, this pack contains ten activities on the theme of change. The activities cover a mixture of topics including; the weather, erosion, movement, sound, light, dissolving, change of state, colour, growth, microorganisms and design and technology. Designed either for use in class or within a...

In these resources, pupils learn about the amount of sugar in everyday food and drink, and use their maths skills to find healthier options.

These resources have been provided by Public Health England as part of the Change4Life campaign.

Charles is investigating whether there is life on other planets.  He studies life in extreme environments, such as in volcanoes or on the International Space Station.  He studied biochemistry at university and went on to study astrobiology and the possibility of life on other planets. 

There are two cuts of...

Born in London to parents who emigrated from Ghana, Charlotte Armah's scientific work may have very obvious benefits for us all. She leads experiments involving human volunteers to learn whether eating particular foods, especially broccoli, can protect us from diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer....