This interactive activity asks the pupils to identify the forces used to move an object. Several examples are given where the force (push, pull or twist) needs to be identified, eg to push a door open. The pupils are then asked to sort a collection of toys into those which are used by pulling or pushing. As a result of this activity the pupils should be able to describe the movement of familiar things, and to know that pushes and pulls are examples of forces. The activity allows for the development of vocabulary, giving the opportunity to introduce the term 'force'.

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).

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 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.

An interactive resource that teaches children to name parts of the body.

An interactive whiteboard resource designed to extend understanding of feeding relationships. Suitable for upper KS2. Pupils are reminded of feeding relationships and food webs are revised. They are then asked to consider what would happen if one section of the web was changed or removed. Introduced to the term interdependence. Pupils then continue to investigate the effects on an ecosystem when part of it is altered in any way. Simplified models are shown and it should be stressed that the effects are far more complex in reality.

A study of minibeasts, using Powerpoint and Smart notebook and worksheets. Other topics covered: Living things; Living things and their environment

A series of PowerPoint files that cover plant and animal life cycles and food chains.

This interactive resource helps children identify an animal living in the environment around them, how seasons affect it and how our actions can impact on its life. The resource encourages children to ask and answer questions and consider how they can demonstrate care, responsibility and concern for living things in their area. [Once in the unit, click the house icon in the top right to move between pages of the resource]

Introducing identification keys, contains complete lesson plans and worksheets

Stages of growth in the life cycle of both plants and animals

This unit invites learners to consider their understanding of the human body. Using their own experiences and information provided for them it provides opportunity to think about, draw, write and discuss the position and size of some of the organs in the human body. Learners are encouraged to investigate systematically the effects of exercise on heart beat rate and to represent their results in variety of ways.

Eight interactive activities that complement 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.

An interactive resource that introduces children to healthy eating.

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 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.

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.

Adnodd ar gyfer datblygu gwybodaeth y plant wrth astudio elyrch, adnabod elyrch, wrth astudio ei le yn yr amgylchedd , cylch bywyd alarch a’r ffactorau sydd effeithio’r anifail o fewn ei amgylchedd. Mae 6 gweithgaredd sy’n cynnwys ffilm am yr elyrch. Mae gweithgareddau sy’n annog ymchwil annibynnol, trafodaeth a’r datblygiad o sgiliau meddwl. Mae hefyd cyfle i edrych ar y ffactorau amgylcheddol sy’n effeithio elyrch.

Test your knowledge about food safety

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.