Cross-curricular activities
Discover primary science resources that link to history, geography, literacy, numeracy and sustainability
Numeracy
Colour by pH
Introduce learners to the pH scale and the Universal Indicator chart by using these colour by number worksheets.
Elements Top Trumps
A fun way to introduce the elements in the periodic table.
The life of water
Get hands on with H2O, changing states of matter and the water cycle. These experiments and investigations involve water in the context of space
Bacteria and foods: kitchen science podcasts
Introduce your students to bacteria and how to stop food spoiling with this short podcast.
The squashed tomato challenge
Students design, build and test a method of transporting tomatoes
Chemistry in sport
Our very first global experiment compares the performance enhancement of student-made sports drinks vs water
Literacy
White powder mix-up at the factory
In Search of Solutions: As chemical engineers, you are contracted to determine how to identify several different white powders… Linking to topics on chemical reactions and physical/chemical changes.
Water for survival
Practical problem solving investigation including filtration, distillation and temperature. Learners purify water from a muddy pond to survive.
Dense liquids: kitchen science podcasts
Introduce your students to liquids of different densities with this short podcast.
Solutions and mixtures: kitchen science podcasts
Introduce your students to solutions, mixtures and separation techniques with this short podcast.
Solids, liquids, gases and changes of state: kitchen science podcasts
Introduce your students to solids, liquids, gases and changes of state with this short podcast.
Reversible and irreversible changes: kitchen science podcasts
Introduce your students to reversible and irreversible changes in your kitchen with this short podcast.
History
Science ideas webs
Embed science learning into your history lessons with these ideas webs. Each web suggests activities for three different age ranges.
Putting fires out
How can we use vinegar and sodium bicarbonate to make a fire extinguisher?
Elements Top Trumps
A fun way to introduce the elements in the periodic table.
Alchemy to chemistry: primary science podcasts
Join Kareena and her superhero friend K-mistry for this short podcast introducing children to how scientific theories have changed over time.
Types of fireworks
Reverend Ron Lancaster MBE demonstrates some of the different types of fireworks, including rockets, shells and Roman candles.
Science ideas webs
Science ideas webs
Embed science learning into your history lessons with these ideas webs. Each web suggests activities for three different age ranges.
On this day in chemistry
On this day in chemistry
Explore 366 days of chemistry history in anecdotes. Reveal what happened on today’s date or explore the whole collection
Geography
Found in the ground
Give your pupils the knowledge and the opportunity to classify materials according to rocks, minerals and fossils.
Virtual rock kit
A collection of common sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous rocks. Each rock has images showing particle arrangements, the rock after weathering, hand sized specimens and the rock in use.
Water! Water!
A resource pack including a student worksheet, teachers’ notes and four presentations looking at one of the most vital substances on planet Earth - water.
Water and hydrogels
Challenge your students to answer the question: are we wasting water?
Resources from beyond the RSC
Exploring climate justice: a human rights-based approach
This resource explores the concept of climate justice using case studies from Scotland and Somaliland. The resource takes a global citizenship approach and links to the Curriculum for Excellence.
Titanic investigations
A series of short videos to illustrate practical science activities from the Primary Science Teaching Trust. The videos explore changes of state and are based on the story of the Titanic.
City Science Stars
Engaging practical science activities for 9-11 year olds from the Primary Science Teaching Trust. Download lesson plans and other support materials for activities with links to football, other sports and space.
Big Jurassic Classroom
A downloadable book, teacher guides and activity packs from the Primary Science Teaching Trust and Jurassic Coast Trust. Use these to support the teaching of rocks, fossils and evolution, and bring the wonder of the Jurassic Coast into your classroom.
Teaching science through stories
Discover tips from STEM Learning for teaching science through stories. These resources include book summaries, hints and tips for teaching the science and further stories on a similar theme. Great for including science in literacy lessons.
Primary resources for cross curricular topics
Explore STEM Learning’s resources for teaching science through cross curricular topics. The resources cover history, music, art and geography.
The Young People’s Book Prize
Find out about the Royal Society’s book prize and discover this year’s top science books for young people.
Three Minute Learning
Stories and literacy activities linked to science from Three Minute Learning.