All about Autumn

Find out about autumn in simple, illustrated text for children by Topmarks. It looks at the things that happen and are seen in Autumn in the UK.

Reach Out

Teach primary science with confidence. Free access to online continuing professional development for all UK primary school teachers in the UK. Fun science activities also for parents to do at home.

All About Spring

Our feature on Spring looks at why we get Spring and what happens in Spring. It focuses on the United Kingdom but is applicable to other countries in the Northern Hemisphere. IWB friendly.

UK Space Education Office

Quality resources to improve the teaching of STEM subjects in schools and inspire children through enrichment activities using space as a context for teaching. From ESERO UK, the UK space education office.

Food a Fact of Life

The website is a comprehensive education programme which communicates up-to-date, evidence-based, messages around ‘food’ to all those involved in education. The are excellent free lesson plans and printable or presentation resources to support teachers.

Step into Science

These resources from the Royal Society of Chemistry are aimed at supporting the teaching of primary science using experiments, cartoons, videos and more. Explore a range of ideas for creative science activities that tie in with primary topics.

How the Sun and UV Cause Cancer

Find out how to protect your skin in the sun. There is an animation showing you what happens to your skin when it is burnt in the sun.

STEM Learning Primary Resources

Support and resources for primary teachers and educators in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths). You will need to register to access online and physical resources, online community groups and more.

Science and Plants for Schools

Fantastic lesson plans and teaching tools for teaching plant science. Great if you are looking for teaching ideas for all ages.

Life Stages

A life stages activity, with audio, where children need to drag and drop various of images into the correct positions on the relevant life stages. It includes life stages of a butterfly, chicken, flower, frog, human and a tree.