Royal Microscopical Society (RMS)   

“The RMS is dedicated to furthering the science of microscopy.  It does that through a wide range of activities that support research and education in microscopy, and through enabling microscopists to make advances and developments in microscopy, cytometry and imaging.”   They also operate a Microscope Activity Kit scheme which is completely free for all UK Primary Schools.  A Kit can be borrowed for an entire term and contains enough microscopes and resources for a whole class of children.  They also provide grants for Primary Schools towards the cost of purchasing microscopes.

Useful Links:  Home Page      Microscope Activity Kits            Grants for Primary Schools

Practical Science in Primary  

Produced by SCoRE (Science Community Representing Education) [a collaboration between the Association for Science Education, the Institute of Physics, the Royal Society, the Royal Society of Biology, and the Royal Society of Chemistry] the following booklets provide useful information on conducting practical science investigations.

SCORE Practical Work in Primary Science       Getting Practical – a framework for practical science in schools      Primary school resources for working scientifically

Science Investigation Booklets   

These workbooks have been kindly shared by St Joseph’s College, Dumfries.  They provide a structured, differentiated format which can be adapted for use in a range of experiments and investigations.

Useful Links:  2nd level Investigation Booklet      3rd Level Investigation Booklet      4th Level Investigation Booklet

 

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