This resource, commissioned by SCORE (Science Community Representing Education) and published in April 2013, reports on the findings of research into the nature of resourcing and funding of practical science within primary schools in England. The aim was to identify and understand types of issues that might be...

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...

This video looks at the reversible change that occurs in the process of chocolate making whilst also introducing the career of a chocolatier. Linking to the topic of states of matter, it introduces a Master Chocolatier who discusses his job and how he creates chocolates. He also talks about what he enjoyed at...

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...

These Six for Six activities enhance KS2 pupils understanding of the human body through real-world examples of Siemens technology, engineering or manufacturing principles as a basis for learning. The teacher notes below offers an overview of the six modules offered by Siemens to enhance the KS2 Science curriculum...

Aimed at primary level, this book provides a comprehensive range of practical activities relating to Earth and Space, light and astronomy. ‘Hands on’ activities include: creating a lunar landscape, Moon storytelling, modelling a solar eclipse, building a sundial,...

Rockets are used to launch satellites, probes and even astronauts into space. A rocket launch is extremely impressive. Thousands of kilograms are burned in just a few minutes in order to provide the force that the rocket needs in order to overcome the gravity of the Earth. Rockets provide an exciting context to...

Urban Spaces Near You, published by the Nuffield Foundation, was produced by a team led by the Nuffield Primary History Director, Jacqui Dean. The materials have been designed to support learning in history, literacy, art and design and science at Key Stage One and Key...

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...

Each book in this series provides an introduction to an aspect of the natural or scientific world, with lots of information to help answer children's questions about the world around them....

This Nuffield Primary Science book consists of 11 colourful, and highly illustrated, double-page spreads aimed at students aged 7-9. The book ends with a glossary and index.

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This Nuffield Primary Science Teachers’ Guide for teaching the topic Using Energy to students aged 7-12 is divided into five chapters: 

*Chapter 1: Introduction - covering useful strategies, the SPACE approach and links to the National Curriculum

*Chapter 2: Planning - using the resources to plan...

This document from the Department of Education looks at how Stopsley Community Primary School encourages good behaviour by rewarding pupils. The resource explores the school's house point system, resources and support for teachers and their 'red carpet' policy as part of the managing behaviour and bullying in...

This ASE SYCD: Science Year Primary resource presents case studies from two Scottish schools, one small and one large, showing how a variety of technologies has been used with children at all stages of primary schooling.

Simple guidance on how to support your pupils in using the computer to research a topic...