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The Journey of the Cacao Bean

Most children like chocolate but do they know where it comes from ? Pass round some cacao nibs available in most supermarkets baking...

Cathy Layton

Mar 28, 20231 min read

Science & RE

Time to teach everything you need to teach in school is very tricky so take advantage of those cross curricular links when they fit....

Cathy Layton

Mar 27, 20231 min read

Egg-citing Investigations - part 1

We've collected a number of investigations all linked to eggs to get you into the Easter mood: Tooth decay - Egg shells in different...

Cathy Layton

Mar 26, 20231 min read

Scrambled egg INSIDE the shell

Ok so maybe its just us but WOW – I didn’t know it was possible to scramble an egg whilst it is inside its shell! Watch this video to see...

Cathy Layton

Mar 25, 20231 min read

Bouncing egg

Did you know eggs could bounce? Challenge your children to see if they can bounce an egg without its shell. If you place a fresh uncooked...

Cathy Layton

Mar 24, 20231 min read

What came first - the chicken or the egg?

Great question to ask the older primary children to create a discussion. Did you know that Carl Linnaeus originally believed that...

Cathy Layton

Mar 23, 20231 min read

Easter activities sorted - Primary upd8

Are you a member of the ASE? If not, why not? They have a bank of amazing resources that are free to members. One of our favourites at...

Cathy Layton

Mar 23, 20231 min read

Humanimal Trust Competition - get involved

Have you watched the Super Vet programme? The world-renowned animal vet Noel Fitzpatrick has launched a foundation called Humanimal...

Cathy Layton

Mar 22, 20231 min read

World Water Day - 22nd March

Themes like this can be a great focus for a whole school day of science - from caring for the environment, to filtering methods for clean...

Cathy Layton

Mar 22, 20231 min read

World Poetry Day - 21st March

Most schools celebrated World Book Day but why not start a world poetry day in school with children dressing up as their favourite...

Cathy Layton

Mar 21, 20231 min read

International Day of Forests - 21st March

Did you get out and about and explore your local trees and woods for this global event? This is a perfect opportunity to explore with...

Cathy Layton

Mar 21, 20231 min read

Easter Extravaganza CPD - March 14th

There is still space to jump on Education Guru's Easter Seasonal Snacklet CPD which is packed full of ways to make your science lessons...

Cathy Layton

Mar 13, 20231 min read

Neurodiversity Celebration Week -13th March

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is an ideal opportunity for pupils and staff to learn more about, and celebrate, neurodiversity. Spending...

Cathy Layton

Mar 12, 20231 min read

International Women's Day - 8th March

This International Women’s Day, 8 March 2023, join UN Women and the United Nations in celebrating the theme: DigitALL: Innovation and...

Cathy Layton

Mar 8, 20231 min read

Action for Happiness - Mindful March

Do you want to learn how to pause, breathe and notice, so you can respond more mindfully? With Action for Happiness Calendar there are...

Cathy Layton

Mar 6, 20231 min read

2023 Science CPD - funding still available

Here are some of the courses Education Guru are running across the UK in 2023. There will be more to follow. Don't forget - depending on...

Cathy Layton

Mar 1, 20231 min read

Mars Day 7th March

STEM are running a land on Mars Day: “Join thousands for this exciting free virtual event adventure for everyone, presented by the UK...

Cathy Layton

Feb 27, 20231 min read

BBC Young Reporter Competition 2023

This year’s Young Eeporter competition is now open. Take a look at some examples of past entrants and find out more here:...

Cathy Layton

Feb 24, 20231 min read

Watch Live Camera Feeds from around the world

Linking into live camera feeds with your class is an excellent way to help them engage with wildlife that they may not get the chance to...

Cathy Layton

Feb 22, 20231 min read

The OFSTED Science Subject Report: Finding the Optimum

This report published in Feb 2023 is an evaluation of the common strengths and weaknesses of science in 50 schools and considers the...

Cathy Layton

Feb 20, 20231 min read

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