Resources

Practical and reliable primary science resources to help you in the classroom.

CPD & Services

Our CPD courses, webinars and other services are here to support you and your school.

Community

Bringing together news, recognition and stories from across the primary science community.

About

Learn more about PSTT, the people and partnerships behind what we do and what guides our work.

Resources

Find classroom activities, guidance and ideas to support primary science teaching, leadership and professional practice.

Start the new school year with climate science. Our Did you know? resource includes climate-related articles and accompanying Teacher Guides to help bring current science research into the primary classroom.

educator attending a hands-on CPD workshop
Teacher Toolkits
science kit including torches of different colours, digital stopwatches/timers, rulers and protractors in a yellow tray
Knowledge & Practice
Subject Leadership

Resource Collections

Classroom Resources

Please choose an age range and topic to filter our classroom resources.

  • All Age Ranges

  • All Science Topics

  • Reset filters

    Clear filters
Results: 39

The Cycle of Plastic

Seven lessons exploring the full life cycle of plastic, from manufacture to disposal. Guided by scientists through videos and practical activities, children investigate materials, recycling, sustainability and the impact of everyday choices.

Children working on activity

Play Observe Ask in Early Years

Activities, strategies, provision, and examples of children (ages 3-5) learning science to support EYFS practitioners.

View complete resource
Two primary school children explore a science activity with a magnifying glass. A 'validated by Children's University' logo is displayed

Science & STEM Clubs

Ready-to-use resources for running extra-curricular science and STEM clubs, providing hands-on investigations and practical activities. Includes Children’s University accreditation.

View complete resource
School children

Common Misconceptions

Short articles describing common misconceptions in science topics and guidance on how to address them.

View complete resource
WSW HERO

Whistlestop Science Weeks

Ready-to-go mini science events to liven up any classroom.

View complete resource
A rabbit in a field of grass

UK Wildlife

Resources to develop children’s observational skills and encourage thinking and talking about wildlife in the UK.

View complete resource
a close up image of small, colourfully painted pumpkins, decorated with various sizes of black dots

Sketchbook Science

A set of eight projects for children to learn and apply both scientific and artistic skills

Child with idea

Bright Ideas Time

Bright Ideas Time is suitable for children of all ages and abilities. It does not need to take more than 10 minutes and can take place at any time in the lesson.

upper primary students observing a science investigation in their classroom

Did you know?

Did you know? resources explain cutting-edge research to children with articles and helpful teacher guides.

View complete resource
Pictures for talk logo

Pictures for Talk

A collection of ten ‘Pictures for Talk’ previously featured in PSTT’s Why&How magazine.

View complete resource
Watercolour illustration of flowers and tree branches. From the book The Molliebird.
£ Paid

The Molliebird

An evolution story

Primary science skills
£ Paid

Primary Science Skills & How to Teach Them

Strategies and activities to support upper primary children (aged 7-11) to develop a range of scientific skills.

Stay informed

Stay informed

We regularly send email updates about PSTT's activities and opportunities.

Checkboxes