All Resource articles – Page 13

  • A photo of a PVC model and the PVC chemical structure written in a notebook
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    Puzzling polymers | 14–16 years

    A matching activity worksheet using clues to identify and name repeating polymers based on their chemical structure

  • A close up photo of a care label in a green shirt saying 100% polyester
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    ‘Life would be unrecognisable without plastic’ | 11–16 years

    A worksheet including three classroom activities to evaluate the role plastic plays in everyday life

  • A photo of a hand in a latex glove holding a conical flask of white powder with a damp piece of wood stuck to its base
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    Explaining observations in energetics quiz | 11–14

    2021-04-14T05:59:00Z

    Get your 11–14 students applying their rates of reactions knowledge to new contexts

  • An illustration of Earth, a thermometer, a forest fire and a polluting factory
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    Carbon cycle lesson plan

    2021-04-13T10:54:00Z

    Use this lesson plan to structure a lesson on the carbon cycle at 11–14

  • An illustration of the carbon cycle
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    Carbon cycle game

    2021-04-13T10:53:00Z

    Students take on the role of a carbon atom as it cycles through the Earth to better understand the carbon cycle

  • Black and white photo of the Titanic
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    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.

  • Picture of a footballer and astronaut nearly colliding in mid-air
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    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.

  • Photo of the Jurassic Coast in southern England
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    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.

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    Starters for science

    A series of short videos from the Primary Science Teaching Trust to support with get started with practical science enquiry. The activities require minimal resources and can be used in school or at home.

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    Science Fun at Home

    Simple and engaging practical science activities from the Primary Science Teaching Trust. These are open ended, adaptable for any age and include linked follow up activities.

  • Completed colour by pH colouring sheets and felt tip pens
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    Colour by pH

    2021-03-24T10:24:00Z

    Introduce learners to the pH scale and the Universal Indicator chart by using these colour by number worksheets. 

  • A table of different questioning words with lab equipment cartoons behind
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    The ‘broken’ practical approach

    2021-03-24T08:00:00Z

    Take this approach to practical work to ensure students are learning, not just doing

  • A photo of small bottles and spot plates
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    Microscale technicians in trouble! investigation

    2021-03-15T05:47:00Z

    Some solutions have been mixed up – help the technicians work out which is which

  • A photo of a woman holding a menstrual cup and a tampon
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    Period products | 14–16 years

    2021-03-08T13:37:00Z

    Complete a life-cycle assessment for three period products: tampons, period pads and menstrual cups. Ask learners to use their judgement to recommend the product with the least environmental impact

  • logo for edible experiments showing cartoon foods in flasks and test tubes
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    Edible experiments

    Discover the importance of chemistry in everyday eating experiences with this collection of edible experiments. 

  • Group of primary pupils siting on the floor
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    Kitchen science podcasts

    Use these short podcasts to introduce children to the chemistry all around them in their kitchen.

  • Someone tying up their ice skates while sitting on ice
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    That’s Chemistry!

    Discover the informative chapters of That’s Chemistry! Each chapter explains a chemistry concept and gives numerous ideas for activites to support students’ learning.

  • Sugar on a wooden spoon with a pink background
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    Primary science video demonstrations

    Discover a range of demonstrations that you can use to wow your learners and get them thinking about simple chemistry concepts.

  • Ancient ruins in Pompeii
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    Science ideas webs

    Embed science learning into your history lessons with these ideas webs. Each web suggests activities for three different age ranges.

  • Young primary pupils sieving sand
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    Tidy and sort

    This package provides an opportunity for the children to investigate a variety of ‘mixtures’ and the means by which they are best separated. The activities are put in context using a storybook, in which two sisters are presented with tubs of mixed objects to sort out. One of the sisters always wants to find the easiest way to sort the objects, and the other sister begins to use the same approach.