Key Stage 1 Science learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers organised by topic. Throughout Key Stage 1 science children learn about the importance of asking questions, gathering evidence, carrying out experiments and looking at different ways of presenting their results.
Today we are looking at filtering. Instead of using a standard sieve or colander and sieving foodstuffs I thought we’d use toys to make a fun toy sorter filter! How to make your own toy sorter We found some old cardboard boxes and cut different sized holes in each one. Then I asked the children…
The brain is one of the most fascinating organs, so today, we’re going to make a model brain. The brain is the control centre of your body, and it sits in your skull at the top of your spinal cord. When we mention the word ‘neuroscience,’ most people switch off and think it is something they…
Today we’re looking at materials which absorb water, in particular sponges. Can you make some predictions first based on your knowledge of the materials being used, and can you design a table to record your results? Definition of Absorb Take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical…
I loved this experiment with cars and a sheet of ice on Hands on : as we grow, so I decided to try it out with my children. We are investigating to find out if salt helps a car move on ice. This activity is a fantastic demonstration of why we grit roads in winter….
This fun colour-mixing ice experiment is great for learning about freezing and melting and is fun for kids of all ages. Using fruit juice instead of food colouring and water also means you end up with a lovely smoothie drink! Another easy icy experiment to try is using salt and ice to cool a drink…
Today’s experiment is very simple but hopefully fascinating for even very young children. We’re going to investigate which solids dissolve in water. When a substance dissolves in water, you can’t see it anymore; it’s still there but has mixed with the water to make a transparent liquid called a solution. We call substances that dissolve in water soluble. Sugar…
Today’s experiment is taken from a rather brilliant book from QED Publishing. Cracking Chemistry is part of the ‘Science Crackers’ range. It is beautifully laid out with striking photos and pictures to really catch a child’s attention and interest. My 4-year-old was fascinated. The book explains all about the world of atoms and materials. Each…
Welcome to the first of a series of weather science related investigations. Rain gauges are easy to make and a simple first science activity for learning about the weather. My children love to check and record the rainfall each day, which has also helped my 2-year-old learn to recognise numbers. How to make a rain…
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