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Guidance for leaders
Science SEF. A SEF document tailor made for science is available from Cumbria's grid for learning. If you are a science subject leader, (Word)
Science Events News and information about science events at national, regional, local and school level
Jeannette's homepage Resources posted on the web by a Haringey science AST. Check out the leader stuff at the bottom of the page.
Principles and practice underlying one approach to parental involvement in science is dealt with in ths presentation. Jeannette's experience of INSPIRE with her class and where it will lead at school and LA level (ppt)
Thought about becoming an AST ? The Teachernet website will explain what is involved.
Carrying out lesson observations ? Some leaders have found this prompt sheet helpful. Key words to guide your note taking (Word) Blank version for notes Use a separate sheet for introduction, main part of lesson and plenary (Word)
Buckinghamshire Assessment Criteria. Sub levels (e.g. 1c,1b, 1a) for science is one section of this resource for schools. Cost £21. Find out more
Support materials for the QCA units. Available as word documents from the 4S (Surrey) website. Still there, but you need to register first. It is free to register and you'll be able to access some other very useful resources.
What makes a good to outstanding science lesson?
Not surprisingly, the generic characteristics of good to outstanding teaching need to be there. This summary on one side of A4 is an excellent starting point (Word)
Speaking and listening too will be at the heart of it all. Pupil talk and the teacher's questions. Have a look at these two documents. Monitoring speaking and listening (Word) Teacher self analysis of questioning techniques (Word)
Are you clear about what you want to achieve in the plenary? This document sets out a range of strategies and purposes (Word)
Developing thinking skills in science
A programme of training and support on thinking skills has started in a number of Haringey primary schools. A website dedicated to developing thinking skills in science is being created as part of this initiative (View the site) www.haringeylearning.net/sciencethinkingskills
Science Displays
Astra Zeneca's online CPD Effective science displays offers a complete CPD package to address this area of development within a school.
Science on Display A useful publication from Folens. Ideas, activities and guidance on creating fun displays for many areas of science. A pick me up for teachers needing inspiration. Find out more
Science and ICT lesson plans
Direct to U lesson plans A pilot service from Becta. The archive of lesson plans is still available. Visit the site
Primary National Strategy
The Learning and Teaching Using ICT Boxed set of CD Roms. Can be viewed online
Health & Safety
CLEAPPS Helpline Have you used this service ? Free to all Haringey schools. Phone, fax or email your questions about resources, health and safety.
Be Safe 3rd Edition This is the book for health and safety guidance in primary science. Your school should have a copy on site. Find out more
Search engines
TDA CPD website Just key details of the type of course you are looking for. Courses available across the country
Schoolzone Over 40,000 educational websites, all reviewed by UK teachers.
Topmarks A useful search facility for education websites. Select a scientific subject and an age group. Over 1,700 sites.......
Professional organisations
STEM Support Centre - Schemes, activities and projects STEM brings together science, technilogy, engineering and mathematics. A search engine allows you to find resources right for you.
Regional science centre London A centre offering professional development courses for teachers and as the centre develops, much, much more..........
CLEAPSS Primary homepage CLEAPSS Primary Science & Technology newsletters have made their way into schools for many years. They often contain useful articles. I'm sure the website will be worth revisiting
Association for Science Education The ASE offers support, advice and information to teachers, schools and local colleges
SEP Primary The Primary Science Enhancement Programme (PSEP) will focus on how to carry out scientific investigations and train teachers to use realistic industrial contexts.
The British Association for the advancement of science Visit the teachers page, which provides information and guidance on The BAYS science network, BA Science Fair, CREST Awards and BAYSDAYS
Inside Out Royal Institution site for a young audience. Informative and fun.
RSPCA Online Free NC-linked resources giving ideas for citizenship and science lessons
Planet Science (Science Year)
Planet Science Homepage, renamed and developed from the Science Year initiative
London City of Science This web site is a 'Science Year' project for Londoners including teachers and learners in London's schools and colleges
General sites - science resources
Science Web A comprehensive site covering areas such as science resources, visits, websites and research. Now a subscription site, but the good news is that it is only £25
Primary resources The science section of this popular site is full of useful resources
Teaching ideas A site that may be familiar to you already, particularly for literacy. Has a number of different science 'writing frame' worksheets for various age groups.
Cool science for curious kids A US site which captures the spirit of investigative science activity. Not tied to any particular topics, but a source of ideas, possibly for use in a science club.
Little Book of Experiments Really useful collection of experiments. You can now download the book for free from the Planet Science website - or view the activities online
Running a Science Club
SciZmic Discovery Clubs Network A useful webpage of advice and guidance for first timers
VAK learning - songs, drama and fun
VAK approaches to science Activity ideas for each QCA unit. A very useful resource from Southwark's site (Word)
Singing to Learn Science Free content for KS1 and KS2 linked to QCA Units, set to familiar tunes. This website is recommended by Planet Science
MASSIVE Thought about using songs to revise science concepts with pupils ? This US site provides a searchable database for US resources. Might be a source of inspration for yourself once you've listened to a few of the sample mp3s
Singing science records Complete MP3 files available to download and play taken from old records. Not sure how they would work in the classroom though !
Parental Involvement
Parent's guide primary science A Teacher's TV online video featuring Anne Goldsworthy.
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