I'm a primary school teacher, & ex-scientist, with 17 years experience. My passions are Maths and Science throughout the school. I spend a lot of time developing challenging and engaging, real-life resources. I co-founded My Science Club in 2021.
The majority of my resources are free as I just enjoy the fact that other teachers might find them useful in their schools. If you do use them please leave a wee comment or rate them - all feedback is welcome as it helps me improve my own practice.
I'm a primary school teacher, & ex-scientist, with 17 years experience. My passions are Maths and Science throughout the school. I spend a lot of time developing challenging and engaging, real-life resources. I co-founded My Science Club in 2021.
The majority of my resources are free as I just enjoy the fact that other teachers might find them useful in their schools. If you do use them please leave a wee comment or rate them - all feedback is welcome as it helps me improve my own practice.
A set of 18 problem solving sheets (4 problems on a sheet). Mixture of concepts - I've used with Primary 6 & 7 pupils who need to be pushed and challenged.
Also a set of 5 easier sheets.
The problems are mostly NOT mine - I've collected them from 100's of different sources of the last 9 years - often I adapt them from Third Level (KS3) or GCSE questions so they are suitable for older primary pupils
October's Topical Science update includes the latest research into Synesthesia, Meteorites, and Cats - as well as links to the new free resource - Science on the Web
An interactive resource to develop understanding of the relationship between fractions, decimals & percentages. Great way for pupils to learn from each other - I also use the activity to test the understanding of specific pupils on particular concepts.
An archive of all the previous Topical Science Updates - highlighting key science stories to engage and inspire pupils in primary schools. Topical science updates include web links, ideas and resources to hael teachers deliver high quality topical science in the classroom.
This resource pack focuses of the force of buoyancy and includes a series of 4 lessons and all the resources needed to teach them.
There are also additional activities that can be incorporated into the programme of study.
Lesson 1 - a recap of forces, testing pupils prior knowledge and filling in any gaps with practical demonstrations and video clips
Lesson 2 -introduction to buoyancy with 2 practical investigations for pupils
Lesson 3 - an investigation into the buoyancy of drinks cans
Lesson 4 - designing and testing a boat
Some of the presentations contain links to videos on YouTube (they are not my property so I couldn't upload them here). If you can't get YouTube in your school consider ripping the videos onto your hard-drive to use, there are several pieces of software, or websites, where this can be done free of charge.
Please feel free to adapt the resources as you see fit, they have all being uploaded in editable formats. If you find the resources useful please comment on TES and share them with other teachers.
Thanks
Topical Science Update for May
Includes: Cassini's incredible mission to Saturn, Nuclear Fission - the arrival of the energy future, Recycling and the Resource of the Month - Veritasium's amazing YouTube channel.
Science on the Web is an interactive, easy-to-navigate guide to the best current science resources on the internet. I am a huge advocate of doing practical work in primary science wherever possible, but sometimes it isn’t possible and when that’s the case the internet provides some outstanding resources to enhance the delivery of primary science.
Science on the Web is split into two main sections; one covers the Experiences and Outcomes for the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence and the other covers the key learning outcomes from the English National Curriculum.
There are other pages covering General Science Sites, YouTube Channels, Citizen Science and Topical Science.
September's Topical Science Update focuses of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and how Science and Technology could be used to overcome some of them.
Topical Science Update for March
Featuring:
The Danger Island Penguins
Diabetes Discovery
The Big Debate: Should we kill all mosquitoes?
British Science Week
December's Topical Science Update, featuring;
Animal Communication
Space Debris
Volcanoes
Primary Science education Conference from the Primary Science Teaching Trust