This is a great way to get students to think about why things float. It has a simple but engaging practical with thought-provoking questions and differentiated activities. It connects particle theory with density and up-thrust. Plenty of opportunity for connecting key scientific ideas.

Tried and tested for Year 6 and written by a secondary school biology teacher, these activities work well. Particularly suited for teachers not confident with the content of this part of the science curriculum. Students have some "hands-on" activities and they learn the characteristics of the major groups. There are activities included on using and devising keys. There is enough material here for 2 hours work or more.

Trialled with Year 3 students and they loved it! Fulfills Science National Curriculum - identifying common plants. Also could be used as part of an “outdoors” day activities. Part of the Wild Flower Society’s campaign to get children looking at at learning more about flowers.

Activity for “outdoor classroom”. This spotter sheet has information and pictures on it to help identify 5 common wild flowers that bloom in November!