The Acid Test brings together the scientific concepts of acidity, combustion and the water cycle, to help children understand the causes of acid rain. The effects of acid rain are studied by collecting data about the lichen coverage on stone and trees. The unit concludes with a look at initiatives to 'clean up' the...

Full lesson plans providing differentiated support for children s investigative skills to help teachers identify levels, plus suggested strategies for moving children from one National...

This book from the Discovering Science series is about the Earth and its place in the universe.
Topics include:
• The view from the Earth 
• Exploring the Universe 
• Newton’s laws The Solar System 
• The Earth’s surface 
• Earthquakes 
• Volcanic activity 
• How rocks are...

Scholastic Primary Science is an exciting multi-media teaching resource for the whole of KS1 and KS2. The series comprises 24 units, each on a separate topic, with 4 units per year. Each unit has 5 cards, one per Extended Lesson, and 2 CD-ROMs. The Activities CD-ROM has interactive versions of the Cards with...

How many moons does Jupiter have? Why do Jupiter and Saturn look stripy? And what makes up Saturn's rings? Learn the answers to these questions and many more fascinating facts about Jupiter and Saturn in this dazzling book from QED. 

How long is a day on Mercury? What are space probes used for? How tall is Venus' highest volcano? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this fascinating book on Mercury and Venus, part of the Up in Space series from QED.

Natural history documentary entitled ‘Spirits of the Rainforest’. This documentary is an unforgettable journey to Peru's most remote and pristine national park, the Manu Biosphere Reserve. Enriched by glimpses into the day-to- day life of the native Machiguenga tribe, the film interweaves the natural history of the...

Every season brings changes in nature, in children's leisure activities and in what they can learn about the environment. Recycling through the Seasons offers a diversity of ideas for eco-friendly activities that...

This book provides advice to teachers on safety education and a general guide to precautions for all who work in the education service.

Each book in this series is an exciting introduction to an aspect of the natural or scientific world and provides a wealth of fascinating information. The simple text and detailed, colourful illustrations combine to answer children's questions about the world around them, whilst safe, easy experiments help clarify...

Changing circuits covers Unit 6G of the QCA Scheme of Work for science (the unit is titled 'Changing circuits'). The QCA guidelines have proven to be an important influence on primary teaching in England, Wales and...

The Spellbound Science resources were developed through the PUPPETS project. They contain stories designed to create problems for children to solve. These innovative, original stories provide starting points for scientific enquiry and help children to develop scientific understanding in the middle years of primary...