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Invite children to observe closely, ask questions and test predictions with classroom science resources, from jumbo magnifiers and planting kits to balloon cars and anatomy models.
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Invite children to observe closely, ask questions and test predictions with classroom science resources, from jumbo magnifiers and planting kits to balloon cars and anatomy models.

Start with a question children can investigate

What changes first when a seed starts to grow? Use a planting kit to set up a daily observation, then invite children to draw what they see. With a magnifier, compare the edges and veins of two fallen leaves and collect the words children use to describe them.

Make a fair comparison

A balloon car turns a question about movement into something a class can measure. Mark a starting line, use the same surface and change one feature at a time. Repeat each trial and compare the distances, including any result the group did not expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a simple first magnifier activity?

Give pairs two leaves and ask them to find one detail they missed with the unaided eye. Sketching the detail gives each pair something specific to share.

How can we track plant growth?

Observe at a consistent time, mark the date and draw or measure what has changed. Compare the records once several observations have accumulated.

How can balloon cars introduce fair testing?

Keep the car, surface and starting line the same. Vary one factor, such as balloon inflation, and repeat each trial before drawing a conclusion.

How can an anatomy model support a small group?

Ask one learner to locate a part and another to describe its position relative to a neighbouring part. Check the model’s included pieces and age guidance when choosing it.