What’s The Point of Practical in Primary Science?

We spend quite a lot of science time in primary getting practical, but is this a good use of time? … More

How to ‘Rosenshine’ Your Primary Science Lessons

I have created a mini-workbook to go with this post in case it is helpful: here. If you haven’t heard … More

Where Does Enquiry Belong?

Short answer: in science lessons, use enquiry once pupils already know the content.  You might ask: Why use a pedagogical … More

How do we grade scientific writing at KS2 at Paradigm Trust?

Over the past four years at Paradigm Trust, we have developed and implemented a knowledge-rich science curriculum for EYFS to … More

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 … More

Guericke’s Sulphur Sphere

It seems reasonable to suppose that if the Earth has a fitting and appropriate attractive potency it will also have … More

Six Big Ideas in Physics

Throughout my 21 years of teaching, physics teachers have been in short supply. There have always been science departments with … More

Science Teachers Are From Mars, English Teachers Are From Earth Usually.

I’m excited to have the latest ASE School Science Report (SSR) on Science, Literacy and Learning open in front of … More

What Primary Teachers Want…. (Science Books)

“I want an engaging science book for my class.” “I want a science book that is related to the curriculum.” … More

An Accretion of Science Writers

Thirty science writers and teachers who write have formed a group to support and promote brilliant science writing for children … More