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Bioscience resources for primary schools
Bioscience resources for primary schools
From building your own cell to discovering DNA in the garden, these BBSRC resources are highly recommended for introducing biology topics at Key Stage 1 and 2 (ages 5-11).
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1.
Easy-PEAsy Seed Germination
A excellent scientific enquiry about the germination of peas. Ideal for KS2. This activity provides the opportunity to control variables and make measurements and could be adapted to allow students more decision making.
Subject: Biology
Curriculum link: Plants
Curriculum link: (working scientifically): Controlling variables and making measurements
Resource type: Teacher planning and student sheets
Recommended use: Practical enquiry
Ages: 7-11
2.
The Plant Detectives
A well produced short animated presentation explaining the different parts of a flowering plant.
Subject: Biology
Curriculum link: Plants
Curriculum link: (working scientifically): Controlling variables and making measurements
Resource type: Teacher planning and student sheets
Recommended use: Whole-class teaching
Ages: 7-11
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