Great Science Enquiries & Ideas

Inspiring pupils to ask, investigate and share questions through enquiry is what the GSSfS is all about. Experience how real-world research, story and role models can inspire pupils to explore their own scientific wonderings through lesson plans and resources linked to the curriculum and the global sustainability goals. 

Time to ask - investigate - share!

So many Great Guided Enquiry resources are now available to inspire pupils from 5-14 years.

4 new ones due in early 2025! Watch this space.

The 2025 enquiries are in development! We’re busy bringing the best of GSSfS to you, supporting pupils to ask, investigate and share scientific questions. Watch this space for Share Your Voice bursaries launching in 2025 to support you use the new enquiries in school. 

Designed to encourage inclusion and collaboration whilst pupils engage in working scientifically.

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Great Quantum World
Great Quantum World

What conditions make the best spin?
Inspired by Quantum researchers and linked to Izzy Jones’ Quantum World.
Curriculum topics: working scientifically, variables

Great Fashion Share
Great Fashion Share

What are clothes made from & why?
Investigate fabrics used in clothing and consider the issues of fast fashion. Supported by Energising Futures.
Curriculum topics: working scientifically, materials and their properties

Great Sports Share
Great Sports Share

What affects performance during sport?
Inspired by the Olympics and sport with support from Explorify and BBC micro:bit playground survey.
Curriculum topics: working scientifically, human body, muscles, fatigue

Great Computing Share
Great Computing Share

How much do the technologies in our school contribute to climate change?
Investigate and animate with micro:bits & Scratch, developed with Barefoot Computing.
Curriculum topics: working scientifically, block coding

Great Guided Enrichment Activities

Supporting pupils to investigate and explore science within the wider curriculum.

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Great Question Ponder
Great Question Ponder

For all ages

Encourage talk and higher order thinking about sustainability linked to each guided enquiry. 

Great My Science Club
Great My Science Club

For 5-11 year-olds

Follow the My Science Club resources to inspire discussions about protecting our planet through responsible consumption.

Great Science Shout Out
Great Science Shout Out

For all ages

Enhance pupil voice by writing and sharing letters to make a great noise about why science is important in our lives 

Or explore the resource library for ideas relevant to your pupils’ age range:

Download the full Great Science Toolkit

Support pupils with a range of tools to support question-asking, predicting, conclusion creating, reliability checking, talking and sharing!

A range of support resources for 5-11 years.

Safety & responsibilities: The Great Science Share for Schools and commissioned authors are not liable for the actions and activity of any persons who use these resources or in any of the suggested further resources and assume no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of engaging in the Great Science Share for Schools. This campaign is designed to be carried out by children working with an adult. The adult is fully responsible for ensuring the activities are carried out safely. You can access the CLEAPSS website or SSERC website for up to date health and safety information when planning practical activities for children.