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Cathy Layton
- Nov 26, 2021
- 1 min
Join our Bespoke SL Hub
Would you like to join our bespoke subject leader Hub that meets online each half term? This recurring session gives SL the opportunity...
Cathy Layton
- Nov 25, 2021
- 1 min
Teaching about climate change
You may well have linked your recent science lessons to the COP26. Making the links to real life science is what science teaching is all...
Cathy Layton
- Nov 24, 2021
- 1 min
Upcoming Science CPD for the Autumn Term
As schools return to a slightly more normal school day there may now be opportunity for you to attend some online or even face to face...
Cathy Layton
- Nov 20, 2021
- 2 min
Learn to Boost your Mental Fitness (PQ)
Mental Fitness is the X-Factor If you’re not physically fit, you’ll feel physical stress as you climb a steep hill. If you’re not...
Cathy Layton
- Nov 17, 2021
- 1 min
Michael Rosen does it again
Here at Education Guru we are huge fans of Michael Rosen and use his poetry whenever possible as a way into teaching science. We are so...
Cathy Layton
- Nov 16, 2021
- 1 min
New Draft Doc of Sustainability & Climate Change in Schools
Sustainability and Climate Change is a draft strategy for the Education & Children's Services Systems which has been released in line...
Cathy Layton
- Nov 15, 2021
- 1 min
Flying Cars!
A company that designs electric cars in China has revealed its plans for a flying car which will be available to buy in 2024 for around...
Cathy Layton
- Nov 12, 2021
- 1 min
New to Science Subject Leadership this term?
Are you new to the role of SL for Science? Then you might want to cast your eyes over this report that came out earlier this year to keep...
Cathy Layton
- Nov 11, 2021
- 1 min
Invite to Free Online Workshop on Mental Fitness
You do not want to miss this! Join us in this FREE workshop on 7th December 6.30pm to 7.30pm as we dive into one of the most powerful...
Cathy Layton
- Nov 10, 2021
- 1 min
Shape Shifting Animals
A study published in the journal Trends in Ecology and Evolution, has found that some animals are “shape-shifting” and have developed...
Cathy Layton
- Nov 9, 2021
- 1 min
Websites worth a look
Another of our regular posts rounding up the best sites that support both mental health and primary science. We would love your...
Cathy Layton
- Nov 5, 2021
- 1 min
Surprising Materials
Are you looking at the material strand of the curriculum with your class? Then you may may interested in looking at a rather unusual...
Cathy Layton
- Nov 3, 2021
- 1 min
Bonfire Night Activity
Whenever we can, we make our science topical asit helps engage children and helps them access the science that is happening all around...
Cathy Layton
- Nov 2, 2021
- 1 min
Action for Happiness - New November
This month, Action for Happiness is encouraging you to try something new! Learning something new or getting involved in an activity that...
Cathy Layton
- Nov 1, 2021
- 1 min
World Vegan Month Challenge
Do you want to reduce your carbon footprint in November? Why not try vegan for 30 days this November? Why Vegan? Animals: Each vegan...
Cathy Layton
- Oct 29, 2021
- 1 min
Mammoth Project
Scientists have raised 11 million dollars to bring the woolly mammoth back to life using DNA recovered from fossils. The Colossal project...
Cathy Layton
- Oct 27, 2021
- 1 min
Black History Month - Role Models for Black Women in STEM
As part of Black History Month - Education Guru is sharing links to help inspire you and your students. Today's link talks about Role...
Cathy Layton
- Oct 25, 2021
- 1 min
Nobel Prizes for Unusual Science Discoveries
Linking science to the real world to help solve worldwide issues is a great way to encourage children to see how useful science is and...
Cathy Layton
- Oct 22, 2021
- 1 min
Spooky Slime
Our final seasonal activity can be used with any age group to create excitement and wonder and develop Working Scientifically skills....
Cathy Layton
- Oct 20, 2021
- 1 min
Black History Month - Famous Black Scientists
As part of Black History Month Education Guru will be sharing some links to help inspire your students. Next up is a link to Famous Black...