Energy isn’t mentioned in the primary science curriculum, but the word is in common usage. Pupils will be building understanding…
EYFS to KS2 Physics Progression Maps
I am uploading these documents as I finish them – I would welcome feedback. Please note, I would make them…
A Progression Model for Forces from EYFS to KS2
I suspect that many reception and primary colleagues worry about teaching physics. It’s a shame, because physics isn’t as tricky…
Physics Fables
25 years ago I was a young physics teacher in Ghana. I had a two year placement in a rural…
Control of Variables Strategy – an important gap in your science curriculum?
Two children are on the field arguing – Nike trainers are faster than Adidas – No they aren’t. You propose…
Enquiry Learning is a Hot Issue
Since the summer, I have been in a friendly argument with colleagues from the world of primary science – especially…
Convincing Evidence that Teacher Centred Instruction is More Effective Than Hands-On Pupil Centered Lessons.
This is a very short summary of a research paper published by Nature last December: A RCT for assessment of…
Why Primary Science Education is So Important
This is a 6 minute video describing the outcomes of a twelve year longitudinal study by Novak in the states.…
Does It Matter What We Teach in Primary Science?
Does it matter what we choose to teach in primary science, or is it more important that teachers teach what…
First Thoughts on The ASE Enquiry Panel Discussion Jan21
Yesterday I took part in a panel discussion at the ASE conference on enquiry in science. Chris Harrison and Jane…
Reading for Learning 