Federation of Earlswood Schools
A Place to Learn Together
Science
Science at Home - Experiments and Activities
Seek App
Science - Home Learning Websites
Links for Children and Parents
- KS1 Science guides and clips https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z6svr82
- KS2 Science guides and clips https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z2pfb9q
- National Geographic for kids https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/category/discover/
- Nasa kids https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html
Games and Apps
- The children’s university of Manchester http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/learning-activities/science/
- The Science Museum https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/games-and-apps
Ideas for Investigations – ask an adult’s permission or for guidance!
- Fun Science activities – Oxford Owl https://blog.oxfordowl.co.uk/science-for-fun-six-super-science-activities-to-try-at-home/
- Science Sparks investigations https://www.science-sparks.com/science-experiments-for-kids/
- Discussion questions (and some simple activities) for children to take part in with adults at home https://thatsciencelady.com/resources/?fbclid=IwAR22AFkKSISXeE3rX0naOLz08tS1tYhWQzWDcEBjhzd0MF2oJpXQhARfdus
- ScienceBob – Ideas for investigations and ideas to inspire children https://sciencebob.com/category/experiments/
- ExpeRimental – activities, ideas and science investigation for children of all ages. https://www.rigb.org/families/experimental?fbclid=IwAR1YfoiqXQXBhUpJH6kcJ5zqUy9Bf_6tBn8oFmYvJy-zAtdKjsggVH_8NU0
- Over 80 ‘DO try this at home’ experiments featuring a fun cat and dog cartoon strip. https://www.iop.org/education/teacher/extra_resources/stem/file_60284.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2ZUbUZpG31-4v2k27EXFVOalplWReWGhDraYwyzzH8ZJ9DW3ezFYgUv5E
Further Reading for Parents
- An overview of the Science Curriculum https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/school-year/subject-guides/science-at-primary-school/