A set of 18 problem solving sheets (4 problems on a sheet). Mixture of concepts - I've used with Primary 6 & 7 pupils who need to be pushed and challenged. Also a set of 5 easier sheets. The problems are mostly NOT mine - I've collected them from 100's of different sources of the last 9 years - often I adapt them from Third Level (KS3) or GCSE questions so they are suitable for older primary pupils

October's Topical Science update includes the latest research into Synesthesia, Meteorites, and Cats - as well as links to the new free resource - Science on the Web

An interactive resource to develop understanding of the relationship between fractions, decimals & percentages. Great way for pupils to learn from each other - I also use the activity to test the understanding of specific pupils on particular concepts.

An archive of all the previous Topical Science Updates - highlighting key science stories to engage and inspire pupils in primary schools. Topical science updates include web links, ideas and resources to hael teachers deliver high quality topical science in the classroom.

February's Topical Science Update includes: Is Sugar the new tobacco? Climate Change Tim Peake II and our resource of the month Reach Out Reporter

This resource pack focuses of the force of buoyancy and includes a series of 4 lessons and all the resources needed to teach them. There are also additional activities that can be incorporated into the programme of study. Lesson 1 - a recap of forces, testing pupils prior knowledge and filling in any gaps with practical demonstrations and video clips Lesson 2 -introduction to buoyancy with 2 practical investigations for pupils Lesson 3 - an investigation into the buoyancy of drinks cans Lesson 4 - designing and testing a boat Some of the presentations contain links to videos on YouTube (they are not my property so I couldn't upload them here). If you can't get YouTube in your school consider ripping the videos onto your hard-drive to use, there are several pieces of software, or websites, where this can be done free of charge. Please feel free to adapt the resources as you see fit, they have all being uploaded in editable formats. If you find the resources useful please comment on TES and share them with other teachers. Thanks

Topical Science Update for May Includes: Cassini's incredible mission to Saturn, Nuclear Fission - the arrival of the energy future, Recycling and the Resource of the Month - Veritasium's amazing YouTube channel.

Two sets of weekly Mental Maths Homework Sheets providing daily Mental Maths practice on a range of strategies and concepts.

October's Topical Science Update Featuring; Sleep, Alien Invaders, World Space Week, Biology Week and The ASE

Science on the Web is an interactive, easy-to-navigate guide to the best current science resources on the internet. I am a huge advocate of doing practical work in primary science wherever possible, but sometimes it isn’t possible and when that’s the case the internet provides some outstanding resources to enhance the delivery of primary science. Science on the Web is split into two main sections; one covers the Experiences and Outcomes for the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence and the other covers the key learning outcomes from the English National Curriculum. There are other pages covering General Science Sites, YouTube Channels, Citizen Science and Topical Science.

September's Topical Science Update focuses of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and how Science and Technology could be used to overcome some of them.

December's Topical Science Update looks at the Science of Christmas. The smell of Christmas dinner, Is Rudolph ill? and How does Santa fly so fast?

February's Topical Science Update featuring Human Exoskeletons, Artificial Intelligence, Fake Stars and British Science Week

June's Topical Science Update focuses on How bats use echolocation, antibiotics and developing engineers in schools

September's Topical Science Update features Extreme Weather, Wasps, Cassini and the Solar Eclipse.

Topical Science Update for March Featuring: The Danger Island Penguins Diabetes Discovery The Big Debate: Should we kill all mosquitoes? British Science Week

May’s Topical Science Update features: Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano Amazing Jumping Spiders And… The Great Science Share for Schools

November's Topical Science Update features Entomophagy, The Great Barrier Reef, Science of Fear and a plug for the brilliant TED-Ed YouTube channel.

March's Topical Science Update - featuring New Species, TRAPPIST-1, 10-a-day and Wonders of the Ocean.

December's Topical Science Update, featuring; Animal Communication Space Debris Volcanoes Primary Science education Conference from the Primary Science Teaching Trust