Apr 2, 2026 | news, Science Fix
You already do a lot of this intuitively. You probably chunk your explanations, you ask children to recap last week’s work, and you use diagrams to support your talk. But understanding the science behind why those things work can help you do them more deliberately,...
Apr 2, 2026 | news, Science Fix
Artemis II is currently heading to the Moon — here are some classroom ideas to make the most of it At the time of writing this post, four astronauts are travelling towards the Moon. NASA’s Artemis II mission lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on 1 April 2026, and...
Mar 29, 2026 | news, Science Fix
Easter is nearly here. Two weeks off, a house full of eggs and chocolate, and children who will eventually run out of things to watch. Easter is actually a reasonable time to do some science. These five activities work just as well at a kitchen table as they do in a...
Mar 26, 2026 | news, Science Fix
Questioning is central to teaching. It’s how we check understanding, push thinking deeper, and keep children engaged. Yet many classrooms operate on the same model: teacher asks, hands go up, teacher picks one child. The result? Four-fifths of the class mentally check...
Mar 21, 2026 | news, Science Fix
Notebook LM is a free Google tool that lets you upload your own documents, lesson plans, curriculum guides, and videos, then automatically generates lesson slides, quizzes, flashcards, audio explanations, infographics, and study guides from them. The key advantage: it...
Mar 9, 2026 | news, Science Fix
This cpd webinar for teachers looks at how to teach the topic of Plants in Key stages 1 and 2. It looks at common misconceptions, teaching resources, practical ideas, and knowledge progression. 1. Defining a “True” Plant First we take a look at addressing the...
