Resources
Browse our resources for teaching states of matter, earth science, materials, chemical changes and more
Talk for primary science
Explore ways you can encourage constructive conversations and lead children to investigative activities.
Materials cards
Spark awareness of the properties and purposes of materials, while teaching terms like ‘permeable’, ‘transparent’ and ‘magnetic’.
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
Found in the ground
Give your pupils the knowledge and the opportunity to classify materials according to rocks, minerals and fossils.
Making bath bombs
Learn how to make fizzing bath bombs using ingredients from your kitchen cupboards. Includes a video aimed at learners, kit list, instructions and explanation
Separation techniques
An experiment into separating solids from liquids, using a range of simple household objects. Includes kit list, safety instructions and a great instructional video
Featured collections
Science ideas webs
Embed science learning into your history lessons with these ideas webs. Each web suggests activities for three different age ranges.
Edible experiments
Discover the importance of chemistry in everyday eating experiences with this collection of edible experiments.
Kitchen science podcasts
Use these short podcasts to introduce children to the chemistry all around them in their kitchen.
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.
Beyond the RSC
Browse recommended resources from other organisations
Centre for Industry Education Collaboration
CIEC promotes awareness of STEM careers by linking primary school science with industry. Visit CIEC’s website for free downloadable science publications that support teaching science to 4-12 year olds, as well as training and CPD opportunities.
Education Scotland
Find resources and professional learning opportunities in STEM subjects from Education Scotland
Wow Science
Wow Science provides links to primary science learning materials across the web, helping children to enjoy science both inside and outside the classroom. Created by the Primary Science Teaching Trust in collaboration with Learning Science Ltd.
Explorify
Explorify is an online primary science resource which is free to join and has hundreds of activities to engage children and get them thinking and talking
Science resources from Scoilnet
Explore primary science resources from Scoilnet. Includes kitchen chemistry resources and resources about space, as well as many more.
What’s in my tray?
Discover plenty of science activities that you can do using Gratnells trays. The activities include instructions, explanations of the science, and ideas for extension activities.
Resources from the Primary Science Teaching Trust
Find teaching resources for all primary science topics from the Primary Science Teaching Trust.
Teach biology with the Royal Society of Biology
Discover useful websites and activities for teaching biology topics within the primary science curriculum.
Primary science resources from STEM Learning
Discover STEM Learning’s curated resources for teaching STEM subjects at primary level.
ASE teaching resources
Browse resources, journal articles and events from the Association of Science Education (ASE). The ASE support all age groups from primary through to 18+.
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Experiments and investigations
Discover experiments and investigations you can do in your classroom. Browse our videos, instructions and teacher guidance.
Make connections
Cross-curricular activities
Make links across your curriculum with these resources that connect science with history, geography, literacy, numeracy and sustainability
What do scientists do?
Meet the scientists
Find resources to help introduce your pupils to historical and modern-day scientists.