The Great Science Skills Starters are a collection of eight direct-to-classroom videos that support pupils to learn a range of scientific skills to support them in the enquiry process. The videos model the skill, provide opportunity for pupils to practise the skill and challenge them to apply the skill in their own enquiries.
Each video has accompanying teacher notes as well as many also having additional supporting resources and tools to support pupils in practising scientific skills in the classroom and at home.
Support your pupils to develop the skills of asking - investigating and sharing using the ‘direct-to-the-classroom’ videos here.
We know time is precious so why not click into these videos designed to be played ‘live’ in your classroom. Designed by and for teachers, they introduce pupils to key concepts to develop their scientific skills. Stop and play as you’re guided through ways to:
The Great Science Share for Schools places a lot of importance on the SHARE! Once pupils have practised all of these skills by asking their own scientific questions and gathering evidence to answer them, you should encourage then to become science communicators and share their questions and findings with new audiences. Find out more on our SHARE page.
Explore Skills Starter videos here
The toolkit is a set of templates and talking prompts that can be displayed and be available for pupils to use regularly when working independently and in groups. They are designed for different age groups of 5-7, 7-11 and 11-14 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. We assume no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using this information. These activities are designed to be carried out by young people working with an adult. The responsible adult is fully responsible for ensuring the activity is carried out safely. You can access further H&S advice from www.cleapss.org.uk or your relevant advisory association.