This resource pack focuses of the force of buoyancy and includes a series of 4 lessons and all the resources needed to teach them. There are also additional activities that can be incorporated into the programme of study. Lesson 1 - a recap of forces, testing pupils prior knowledge and filling in any gaps with practical demonstrations and video clips Lesson 2 -introduction to buoyancy with 2 practical investigations for pupils Lesson 3 - an investigation into the buoyancy of drinks cans Lesson 4 - designing and testing a boat Some of the presentations contain links to videos on YouTube (they are not my property so I couldn't upload them here). If you can't get YouTube in your school consider ripping the videos onto your hard-drive to use, there are several pieces of software, or websites, where this can be done free of charge. Please feel free to adapt the resources as you see fit, they have all being uploaded in editable formats. If you find the resources useful please comment on TES and share them with other teachers. Thanks

Maths problem solving booklets covering a wide range of mathematical problems designed to improve problem solving strategies as well as numeracy and mathematical ability. Designed to be printed as A5 booklets. Disclaimer: These are free because the problems are from a wide variety of sources, most of which I have forgotten. I am a maths problem magpie and collect maths problems wherever I find them. All I have done is bundled these ones up to make it convienent. If you find a problem that is yours and you don’t want it used please comment and I’ll remove it - cheers.

Two sets of weekly Mental Maths Homework Sheets providing daily Mental Maths practice on a range of strategies and concepts.

Maths challenge cards covering a wide range of mathematical problems designed to improve problem solving strategies as well as numeracy and mathematical ability. Designed to be printed, laminated and reused. Disclaimer: These are free because the problems are from a wide variety of sources, most of which I have forgotten. I am a maths problem magpie and collect maths problems wherever I find them. All I have done is bundled these ones up to make it convienent. If you find a problem that is yours and you don’t want it used please comment and I’ll remove it - cheers.

A project for groups to reinforce ideas about Money and Budgeting. Pupils have to make a series of real life decisions and stry within their budget.

Challenging, real-life examples of calculating circumferences and perimeters of circles using Pi. Pupils also practise using a calculator to accurately calculate answers.

A KS2 sheet for pupils to practice creating algebraic expressions and develop confidence manipulating algebra

A well used activity where pupils have to find pupils in the class to answer questions as they move round the class. The first in a series of maths applications of this excellent activity.

A budgeting problem involving completing a bank statement, calculating percentages, using a calculator and problem solving in real life contexts.

Designed to challenge more able maths students at Primary 7 (Year 6), could be used in S1 as well. Pupils had to derive a formula to find the area of an ellipse given some background information - then they had to use their formula to calculate the area of some ellipses.

A set of 18 problem solving sheets (4 problems on a sheet). Mixture of concepts - I've used with Primary 6 & 7 pupils who need to be pushed and challenged. Also a set of 5 easier sheets. The problems are mostly NOT mine - I've collected them from 100's of different sources of the last 9 years - often I adapt them from Third Level (KS3) or GCSE questions so they are suitable for older primary pupils

An interactive resource to develop understanding of the relationship between fractions, decimals & percentages. Great way for pupils to learn from each other - I also use the activity to test the understanding of specific pupils on particular concepts.

Worksheet to develop pupils confidence multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000. Can be used in class or as homework. Can be used to teach the concept or for consolidation/revision.

Series of sheets for 1st Level/KS1 key concept revision. Covers Addition Time Sequences Subtraction Symmetry 3D shape 2D shape

A maths quiz that tests multiple areas of the maths curriculum: Mental Maths Calculations involving decimals Money Shape Area and Perimeter BODMAS Measurements & Units Percentages Duration Speed Data Handling Circles

Set of 20 challenging maths problems for upper primary pupils. Covers a wide range of concepts and strategies. Includes worked solutions for all the problems.