Wow Science 
“Wow Science was created by Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) in collaboration with Learning Science Ltd. The site provides links to the best primary science learning materials on the web, helping children to enjoy science both inside and outside the classroom. The resources, which cover a broad range of science subjects and are suitable for all primary ages, can be an excellent tool for teachers, students and their parents. All the resources have been approved by the PSTT for quality and suitability, ensuring the content we promote is accurate and useful to learning.”
Useful Links: Website
Science for a Successful Scotland 
“Science for a Successful Scotland is a learning and teaching resource for tutors to use with learners. It has been funded by Glasgow Clyde Education Foundation. It can be used to introduce science topics in an interesting, engaging and inspiring way, and can be used to deliver learning in community settings as well as in colleges and schools. It can be used with young learners and with adults, including parents of children who are making learning and career choices. It exists as a hard copy ‘book’ and as an online e-learning resource. It contains learning and teaching materials such as information, activities (including experiments), investigations and case studies.”
Useful Links: e-learning version Science for a Successful Scotland – pdf version
Primary Science Teaching Trust
“There is much evidence showing that children’s interest in science is shaped before they leave primary school. So there is a very pressing need to ensure that primary-aged children do not lose that latent interest and enthusiasm for the world around them, and the science that underpins this. While not all children will follow a career in science or related disciplines when they leave the school system, science literacy will influence their lives daily: for example, managing their health and understanding issues such as climate change. This means that science taught in primary schools is of vital importance to individuals and the nation’s well-being. There is also a significant body of data that shows that the teaching of science supports literacy and numeracy and within the Trust’s activity there are myriad excellent examples of this.” PSTT provides support through: online and downloadable CPD units to support teachers in upskilling; and, curriculum materials either free to download or at a reasonable cost. They have also developed an interactive Teachers Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) resource, including the TAPS pyramid tool, to provide schools with a supportive structure to evaluate and develop their assessment processes. This section also contains a growing database of updated Focused Assessment plans and work samples.
Useful Links: Website CPD Units Curriculum Materials
Fun Kids Science Weekly Podcasts
“Uncovering the coolest things in science, from terrifying animals to gigantic planets. As well as interviews about the science stories making the news, we journey to the school in space – Deep Space High, catch up with the underwater adventurer Marina Ventura and Techno Mum tells us how everyday things work. It’s the perfect science podcast for kids of all ages, from the UK for everyone! “Interesting whether you’re seven or 47″ – The Guardian.” Each episode lasts about half and hour and covers 2 or 3 topics. Good for developing listening skills.
Useful Links: Website
Terrific Scientific
“Terrific Scientific is an ambitious campaign from the BBC. Our goal is to inspire primary school pupils to discover their inner scientist. Currently, fewer than 15% of 10-14 year olds aspire to pursue a career as a scientist, leaving the UK with a potential skills shortage. We have partnered with leading universities to create a series of child-friendly nationwide scientific investigations. The data gathered is sent to the universities and feeds into real academic studies. Join us on a national journey of scientific discovery!”
Useful Links: Website Introductory Video
Early Years Resources
The following document from South Lanarkshire gives some excellent suggestions for science activities at Early level.
Useful Links: Science ELC Education Resources
Really Small Science
“Really Small Science is a unique interdisciplinary research group led by Dr Mark Haw, Dr Joy Leckie and Dr Suzanne McEndoo from the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. Our aim is to make scientific research more accessible and fun for children through interactive hands-on activities. Ultimately, our ambition is to inspire future generations of scientists and engineers.” Resources for Early Years through to Secondary
Useful Links: Website
Reach Out CPD
“Reach Out CPD is an online resource to help primary school teachers with the science curriculum. The site has been developed by a team of educational and production experts from Imperial College London and Tigtag.”
Useful Links: website
Science on the Web
“Science on the Web is a comprehensive guide to the best science websites, interactive games, videos and resources on the internet. It is linked to both the National Curriculum and Curriculum for Excellence through detailed curricular maps. It is a downloadable pdf designed to be saved to and accessed from your desktop. Science on the Web will be audited and updated annually to check the links and add any new resources.”
Useful Links: .pdf file
Explorify
“Explorify is changing the way science is being taught in schools. Our free resource of engaging, creative science activities for primary school learning has been designed to stimulate curiosity, discussion and debate.” You start with a set of 10 “awesome, bitesize prompts for discussion and investigation … Week by week, pick and mix from our carefully selected, low-preparation activities to get the most out of your class.” Fantastic for short activities to stimulate discussion and talking skills. Complete the first 10 to open up access to the whole library.
Useful Links: Website Example Activities
SSERC (Scottish Science Education Research Centre)
SSERC provide a wealth of advice and CPD courses for early years, primary and secondary teachers. Lookout for their Bulletins which provide useful advice and great ideas for classroom projects. They also run a programme of SSERC Meets (previously known as Cook Alongs) where you and your colleagues can join in live CPD events without having to leave your school – they are FREE and all resources are supplied in advance. It is worthwhile contacting them for a personal login which will allow you to access their full bank of resources.
Useful Links: Website
BP Educational Service
“The BP Educational Service (BPES) is committed to increasing young people’s understanding and enjoyment of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. The free educational resources for 4-19 year olds bring classroom topics to life with the use of real-world examples. Developed with teachers and education specialists, the resources aim to inspire the scientists and engineers of the future.”
Useful Links: Website
CREST Awards
“The CREST Awards scheme is the British Science Association’s flagship programme for young people, providing science enrichment activities to inspire and engage 5-to-19-year olds. It is the only nationally recognised accreditation scheme for project work in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. CREST gives students the chance to participate in hands-on science through investigations and enquiry-based learning, supporting them to solve real-life STEM challenges through practical investigation and discussion. There are six CREST Award Levels, allowing students to progress through the scheme throughout their education. CREST offers educators an easy-to-run framework for curriculum enhancement and is student-led, encouraging young people to take ownership of their own projects. The Awards are well regarded, high quality and a tangible recognition of success. CREST can be run in schools, clubs, youth groups, other organisations or at home.”
Useful Links: Website You Tube
Generation Science
“Generation Science brings unique and inspiring science lessons directly to classrooms all over Scotland with a programme of highly interactive shows and hands-on workshops. ”
Useful Links: Website 2018 Programme
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