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Welcome to the Science pages. Look at the General
and Investigative Science resources listed below,
or browse around
the other Science sections using the bar above.
What
I think about Science -
Find out your children's opinions of Science using this handy
questionnaire. Great for stimulating discussion. Contributed by
Jan Jenkins.
Wicked Science! -
A brilliant worksheet giving guidance for planning a "wicked" Science
Investigation!
Mystery
Picture -
An exciting game which encourages children to explain different
scientific concepts to each other.
Optical Illusions -
Some excellent optical illusion ideas based on a free downloadable
font.
Science AT1 Planning Grids -
A wonderful set of planning sheets which children can use when carrying
out experiments. There are four versions, which are differentiated
according to age group. These grids were contributed by Jon Shepherd.
Investigation
Prompts -
A prompt sheet to refer to when completing Science investigations.
Contributed by Christine Stanger.
Investigation Planning Sheets -
A set of differentiated planning frames for children to use (from
years 1-6) when they are planning an experiment. Contributed by
Manisha Tailor.
Experiment
Template -
A useful template for recording information when completing a
Science experiment. Contributed by Heather Norton.
Science Boot Camp - An amazing guide to Science for Year 6 pupils
who are preparing for SATs.
Science Worksheets -
These two photocopiable worksheets are for the children to use when
they carry out scientific experiments.
Science Snakes and
Ladders -
An extension activity, which can be used to review children's
understanding of their current Science topic. Contributed by Laura
McKinnon.
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Links to other sites:
Brainpop -
Fantastic animated movies which support teaching
in a wide range of curriculum areas, including Science,
Literacy, Maths, PHSE, DT and more!
Science
Comics - Some fantastic science comics,
interactive games for children (including quizzes,
word searches, Sudoku) and ideas for linked scientific
experiments, designed to support the scientific enquiry
unit of the curriculum.
Curriculum
Bits - Offer free online access to a
growing range of interactive multimedia e-learning
teaching resources, covering KS3 and 4.
Wholly
Irresponsible Experiments - a great resource
for teachers who want to bring some fun and excitement
into their Science lessons. Has experiments which
go Ooze, Crash, Boom and Stink!
Science
Career Videos - Some useful videos which
show the lives of young Scientists.
NOISE -
Suitable for KS3/4, this site has experiments to
try at home, inspiring 'did you know?' facts, and
accessibly written features on engaging and wide-ranging
subjects, with an emphasis on the practical,
hands-on application of science and engineering.
Simple
Science - Lots of wonderful music video presentations
to help children to learn different Science concepts.
CVS -
Free ideas, resources and experiments for primary
teachers.
Newton's
Castle -
Learn lots of Scientific facts and information
at this useful site.