An engaging 33 slide KS2 assembly for British Science Week with 3 differentiated follow up writing tasks. Inspire your pupils to aim for a career in science. Includes many discussion opportunites and questions prompting higher level thinking. All concepts explained clearly. All writing templates provided, including differentiated printables. Relevant for KS2 and KS3.
Could also be a useful PSHE lesson on scientific careers and role models.
Covers these key teaching points:
What is science?
Definition explained in an easy to understand way.
How does science impact on our lives today?
4 key aspects explained in detail
Who would like to see Science in action?
An engaging, awe-inspiring and quick experiment to create excitement for this week of science.
What happened? Why?
A clear explanation of how the experiment worked, linking it to the children’s current understanding of the world.
What qualities and skills do you need to be a great scientist?
Key words covered and ideal characteristics.
Do you know any famous British scientists and what have they achieved?
5 impressive short biographies of famous British scientists.
What problems are modern scientists facing today?
A list with images of key issues that need resolving
Who are these busy modern scientists?
4 small biographies of 4 famous modern scientists and their achievements.
What degrees can start you on the path for a science career?
Look at a list of suitable degrees and possible career options from there.
How would you pursue a career in science?
Job options for a career in science and average yearly earnings.
Who is Stephen Hawking?
A short discussion about his achievements, challenges and why he is such an important role model and icon.
3 Tasks children could complete to extend and inspire:
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- Create a poster telling people about British science week.
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- Draw a flow chart of what you would like to investigate and how if you were a scientist.
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- Write a letter to a famous scientist, you must include at least 10 questions.
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A good resource that makes life easier when planning science week
A good with resource to base assembly on. Some diversity and more modern scientists would top it off.
Very comprehensive and easily personalised for the school. The Rosalind Franklin death date has a typo and one slide had the transitions in the wrong order but all easily fixed!
Fantastic resource. I love that this resource gave me everything I need for my science week in school. This resources came with templates and made it so much easier for me and my colleague to organise science week! Well worth the £3.
Lovely inspiring assembly that has saved me a lot of time in preparing for British Science Week and links well with last week's focus on careers - thank you! :)
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