KS1 Science

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Free teacher classroom resources suitable for use in science lessons with primary school children at Key Stage 1 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and at 1st Level in Scotland.

Explain This... KS1 Science
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Explain This... KS1 Science

Short films with explanations of key KS1 science topics including the human body, animal life cycles, the food chain, conductors/insulators, solutions and sound.

Super Movers Science Videos
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Super Movers Science Videos

Get up and moving with active learning direct from the TARDIS. Two Super Movers science videos covering the Solar System and light.

The Great British Year
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The Great British Year

A series of spectacular clips exploring British plants, animals and landscapes throughout the four seasons of the year.

Little Stargazing
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Little Stargazing

In this series of short films a group of children aged five and six, and their families, marvel at the wonders of space. They meet two astronauts and learn about the phases of the Moon.

Ivy's Plant Shop
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Ivy's Plant Shop

A fun series of short films exploring the incredible science behind plants.

The Burrowers
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The Burrowers

A compilation of short films for primary school-aged children, looking at Britain's best-loved burrowing animals with Chris Packham.

Evolutionwatch
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Evolutionwatch

Michaela Strachan and Martin Hughes-Games unpack the science of evolution.

External learning-related websites:

  • Pip and the Apples - A free downloadable book for primary schools from British Apples and Pears. As Pip visits an orchard after school, he learns about the requirements of plants for life and growth.