Plants and Animals
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/
Great plant escape. All aspects of plant growth. Ideal for Science KS2 revision if used on whiteboard.
http://www.naturegrid.org.uk/explorer/
Key stage 1/2 a site for exploring different environments
http://www.cadburylearningzone.co.uk/env2/index.htm
Key stage 2 Exploring different environments in UK and around the world. Additional resources for teachers in the Teachers Zone.
Human body
http://exhibits.pacsci.org/nutrition/default.html
Nutrition café lots of information, quizzes and activities linked to healthy eating
http://www.innerbody.com/
This site shows clear images and animations of the organs and body systems
http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/kids/index.shtml
Key stage 2 All about how the body works
Materials
http://www.channel4.com/weblogic/essentials/science/material/index.jsp
Key stage 2 This site explains the key ideas about each unit and worksheets that can be downloaded. There is also a quiz for each unit.
3C Characteristics of materials
3D Rocks and soils
4C Keeping warm
4D -Solids, liquids and how they can be separated
5C - Gases around us
5D Changing state
6C More about dissolving
6D - Reversible and irreversible changes
Electricity
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/science/circuitdiag.htm
QCA Unit 6G:Circuit symbols worksheet and an activity sheet for testing circuit diagrams.
http://www.crocodile-clips.com/m6_4.htm
An invaluable tool for children to use when exploring circuits
http://www.schoolscience.co.uk/content/3/physics/circuits/
QCA Unit 6G:Interactive Circuit challenges aimed at Year 5/6
Sound
http://www.channel4.com/weblogic/essentials/science/physical/changingsounds_bi.jsp
Key stage 2 Changing sounds - This site explains the key ideas about the unit and worksheets that can be downloaded. There is also a quiz for unit.
The Earth and Beyond
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/space/solarsystem/index.shtml
Key stage 2 5E- Earth, Sun and Moon
http://www.channel4.com/weblogic/essentials/science/physical/earthsunmoon_bi.jsp
Key stage 2 5E Earth, Sun and Moon - This site explains the key ideas about the unit and worksheets can be downloaded. There is also a quiz.
General
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/index_flash.shtml
The Science Clips website is aimed at children aged 5-11 years and their teachers. It accompanies the Science Clips TV series. Lesson plans, activities and quizzes to support all Science QCA units.
http://www.galaxy-h.gov.uk/teacher_how-to-use.html
This activity is designed to explain the reasons behind the health benefits of physical activity. It gives an introduction to activity intensity and heart rate and provides the opportunity for pupils to test their understanding of the effects of different types of physical activity on health.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/4_11/science.shtml
Wide range of Science Activities for Key Stage 1/2
http://www.digitalbrain.com/digitalbrain/web/subjects/1.%20primary/ks2sci/?verb=view
Key Stage 2 Science Activities
http://www.digitalbrain.com/digitalbrain/web/subjects/1.%20primary/ks1sci/?verb=view
Key Stage 1 Science Activities
http://www.educate.org.uk/teacher_zone/classroom/science/index.htm
Science ideas linked to the QCA schemes of work
http://curriculum.becta.org.uk/docserver.php?docid=1426
Ideas for integrating ICT into Science
http://www.teachingideas.co.uk/science/contents.htm
This site provides planning grids
http://www.icteachers.co.uk/teachers/links/tscience.htm
Cyberhunts, quizzes and SAT paper questions
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/revisewise/
This website is packed with activities and questions to help prepare for SATs
http://4learning.co.uk/weblogic/essentials/science/index.shtml
Key stage 2 covers 3 main areas Choose Life, Material World and Get Physical
http://www.exploratorium.edu/science_explorer/index.html
Key stage 2 lots of practical activities to do in the classroom.
Homework sheets
http://www.longman.co.uk/tt_pri/sci_home/yr3s/light.pdf
http://www.longman.co.uk/tt_pri/sci_home/homs_main.htm
Key stage 2
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