This inteactive activity is designed to introduce pupils to the idea that some everyday objects need electricity to work. The initial page asks pupils to identify items that use electricity. Subsequent pages ask the pupils to drag electrical items into the room in a house where they might be used. The final page asks pupils to identify objects that need either mains or battery power to work and can be used to initiate discussion on safety (battery being safer than mains).

Find facts about the Earth, the moon and the solar system.

These units provide materials that support the progression of skills development (Reflecting, Communicating, Planning and Developing) through science enquiry to answer big questions from early KS2 to the highest levels of KS3. Each enquiry is structured in such a way as to include a learner section, a teachers’ notes section and an outcomes section

This unit invites learners to consider their own ideas and understanding of the planets in our solar system. Using video of learners expressing ideas, animations, images and questioning strategies, learners are encouraged to think critically, to reflect on their own ideas and to listen to the ideas held by others in the class. There are opportunities for collaborative learning as well as independent reflection on the solar system.

Learn about the parts of a flower understanding of the plant life cycle.

The resource is designed to build on KS1 work by developing understanding of the key concepts related to sources of sound and how sound travels to the ear. The first section looks at different sources of sound and a short video is available as stiumulus for the start of a lesson. The second session looks at how the vibrations travel out and away from the source of the sound. The third section check the pupils understanding through simple interactive activities.

A resource which introduces rocks as an everyday resource.

This resource is an extract from a larger National Museum Wales project that allows pupils to become a virtual marine scientist and explore the Bristol Channel The main activity here explores food chains and relationships in the channel, incorporating an interactive activity with a supporting lesson plan, worksheets, photos and videos. The full CD based resource contains four more interactive activities with lesson plans and additional resources, all available in English and Welsh.

Introducing identification keys, contains complete lesson plans and worksheets

These activities have been made to support all areas of the curriculum from Early Years to Year 6. The activities can stand alone or used as part of an introduction or plenary session. Each activity has teacher guidance notes attached.

A resource that investigates what constitutes a healthy balanced diet.

This unit looks at minibeasts and may be useful either prior to embarking on work of a practical nature or after a practical session collecting and observing bugs. This activity should not replace the practical task of collecting bugs. The thrill pupils have in first hand observations of live creatures cannot be replicated on a whiteboard screen. Using the resources in this pack, pupils will learn about: * different kinds of animals in the local environment * that animals can be grouped according to observable similarities and differences

To develop thinking skills, related to parts of a plant.

Changes in nature during the four seasons in Wales

Eight interactive activities that compliment the Anglesey Red Squirrel Education Pack. The activities are suitable for KS1 and KS2 pupils. They range from labelling the squirrel to recognising leaves. They are designed to enhance the pupil’s learning experience through studying the Red Squirrel in its natural habitat. To order the complete Red Squirrel education pack contact caechwarel@btopenworld.com.

The calendar is a collection of tasks and activities related to seasonal changes in the weather and how this in turn affects plants, animals, birds, food and farming. Key features in January and February : •Winter weather •Big Schools’ Birdwatch 2009 The project aims to encourage pupils to engage and observe nature and also to motivate them to produce their own digital calendar.

Explores the forces at work when a vehicle travels down a ramp.

A resource aimed at developing pupil’s knowledge regarding the identification of swans, to study their place within the environment, the life cycle of a swan and factors that affect this particular animal within its environment. There are 6 activities that include the use of video footage. There are activities to encourage independent research, discussion and the development of thinking skills. There is also an opportunity to look at the environmental factors that affect swans. For more materials relating to this resource, please visit the NGfl site, linked below.

An introduction to the concept of shadows.

An introduction to teeth, what are teeth made of, and do you like the dentist?