Andrew Berry is Kent's Teacher Advisor in Science. Science Coordinator
Email: andrew.berry@kent.gov.uk
Website: http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/ask8/ask8_primary_science.cfm
Websites useful for Science Coordinators
The Standards Site Science at KS1 and 2 -
This gives access to the QCA schemes of work and much more
National Curriculum in Action
Search for examples of pupils’ work for any of the attainment targets and at any level.
Assessment
Science Records of Achievement/Self Assessment (I can Statements)
These sheets are closely linked with the QCA Exemplar Scheme of Work for Science.
Teacher assessment in science at KS1 and KS2
From Staffordshire’s primary science resource pages.
General Teaching Resources
Science Songs from Kent ASK
Science Songs for teaching
www.songsforteaching.com/sciencesongs.htm
www.teachingideas.co.uk/science/contents.htm
Contains Science investigation write up sheets
Teacher Resource Exchange (TRE)
Downloadable lesson plans and worksheets.
Search tip: the database is large so best results are achieved using the keyword search box, rather than browsing by subject and Key Stage.
General websites
Planet Earth Explorerwww.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/planetearth/
"Take a spin around the globe in this interactive vi
deo player and see the world in video."Click on the 'Planet Earth Explorer' link and then on the link to 'Open Planet Earth Explorer'. It will take a few moments to load but once it has you will be able to fly round the earth and zoom in on different countries to watch the videos.
Also check out the Open Earth Archive, where you can edit your own wildlife programme!
Science Live - The science presenters' web site
Science visitors to schools. This website is a database that will allow teachers to find visitors to suit the area of science they are looking at.
ASE - The Association for Science Education
Teaching Ideas - Science
A very friendly site with lots of downloadable worksheets. Some good planning boards for AT1.
National Science Standards
The Standards Site Science at KS1 and 2 -
This gives access to the QCA schemes of work and much more
Examples of Childrens Work
National Curriculum in Action
Search for examples of pupils’ work for any of the attainment targets and at any level.