Science support for primary schools done differently
Teaching Science
Our teaching team is writing a short guide to the questions primary schools ask us most often about teaching, sequencing and assessing science.
Beyond the classroom
Alternative provision
Science teaching and learning support for pupils in alternative provision settings.
In this guide
What we will cover
- 1
What does an effective science lesson look like?
Full guidance coming soon.
- 2
How is a successful term and year of science lessons measured?
Full guidance coming soon.
- 3
Why the teaching of science practical skills needs to be ‘focused’ and consistent
Full guidance coming soon.
- 4
How are science ‘skills’ most effectively assessed?
Full guidance coming soon.
- 5
Our ‘Recommended’ method for teaching science explained.
Full guidance coming soon.
Research and evidence
Why primary science needs support
Reports and evidence on the state of science teaching in primary schools.
Lesson by lesson
Scheme of work summaries
Each scheme runs across eight lessons with teacher demonstrations and a pupil investigation in every one. Browse the published summaries to see exactly what your class will see and do.
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Sample demonstration video
Magdeburg spheres — from Forces, Lesson 1
Every lesson comes with films of each demonstration, so teachers can see exactly how it runs before standing up in front of the class. Registered schools get the full video library in the document portal.
See the Forces schemeOur trainers are happy to discuss any of these with you directly — and to build them into your CPD.
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