From Genetic Disorders UK, these resources look at the function of the skeleton and how brittle bone disease can affect people’s lives. The film and activities in this collection are linked to the following curriculum areas: * Key Stage One science: ourselves; human variation. * Key Stage Two science: moving and...

This report evaluates an interactive exhibition on toads, held in 2011 as part of National Science and Engineering Week. The exhibition led by young people on Froglife’s Green Pathways scheme showed an exciting and innovative way of communicating the plight of toads on the roads. It looks at how the exhibits were...

This report evaluates the effectiveness of ‘Under the Surface’, an event to celebrate the end of Froglife’s Ponds for Life project which tied in with National Science and Engineering Week. Ponds for Life was funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund to promote Hampton Nature Reserve. The project transformed a city centre...

Understanding Science Ideas is a concise and colourful book that was written by members of the Nuffield Primary Science project team to help teachers to discuss and understand key science ideas and explanations at an appropriate level, consistent with the philosophy of...

This resource, aimed at primary level, provides a complete guide to amphibians and reptiles in urban areas, including how to identify them, where to find them and how to create a habitat which encourages them to thrive.

The ID guide includes ideas on where to look to find reptiles and amphibians and tips on...

This resource, from the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), provides support for a series of lessons on medicines – what they do and how to use them safely. It looks at how medicines are discovered, developed and tested through the eyes of a young girl.

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In this card game from the IET, pupils learn about animals that hibernate during winter such as hedgehogs, bears, bats, bumblebees, ladybirds and moths. There is also an extension activity of a crossword.

On World Bee day help to highlight the importance of bees to the environment and humankind with these useful resources which can be linked to a variety of subjects for different age ranges.

They include activities to help identify different species of bee and bee pollinated plants through to resources...

World Health Day is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world. The date of 7 April marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1948.

These resources can be used to help celebrate World Ocean Day which was started to encourage people to unite and take action to protect and restore the ocean. There are separate collections of resources for both primary and secondary aged pupils.

World Wildlife Day was started by the United Nations to celebrate and raise awareness of the world's wild animals and plants. This collection contains resources for both primary and secondary pupils looking at wildlife both globally and in the UK, the habitats they occupy, and how both wildlife and habitats can be...