Hands on science…Helping children ask big questions:

Is an exciting research project which aims to support parents, teachers, and children during the pandemic. Schools and teachers who join us will receive our free exciting resources; created for use at home or in the classroom. We can offer a range of practical ‘hands on’ science enquiry activities with opportunities to build enthusiasm for Science and Big Questions. Supported with easy-to-follow resources for parents and teachers. Each activity includes a stimulating investigation card, teaching and discussion guides for teachers and parents together with free equipment for children aged 7-12 (Year 4-8).

Discovery Bag Cards and Resources

1: Why-do-spinners-spin-card-A4Download
2: how-do-clouds-stay-up-card-A4Download
3: Why-is-the-sky-blue-card-A4Download
4: how-do-we-make-sense-of-the-weather-card-A4Download
5: Living-and-travelling-in-space-card-A4Download
spinner-template-on-white-backgroundDownload
Student Worksheets Appendix 29.04.21Download
Discipline-wheel-posterDownload
Cloud-id-card-A4Download
Teacher-compilation 170521Download

Teacher and Parent guides are available contact LASAR@canterbury.ac.uk.

For advice and guidance regarding the resources and to take part in our research please contact LASAR@canterbury.ac.uk.

Essential Experience in Science Cards

Why do spinners spin? Download
What do Seeds need to grow?Download
Who sank the Titanic? – HistoryDownload
Why Did the Titanic sink? – ScienceDownload
Can you make music with elastic bands?Download
Can it ever be good to slip?Download
In the future will people travel and live in space?Download
EES climate-change-cardDownload
EES how clouds stay upDownload

IBQ Card

IBQ-wonders-of-water-cardDownload

EES Resources

Who sank the Titanic? – character cardsDownload
Why do spinners spin? – white background templateDownload
Why do spinners spin? – colour background templateDownload

EES Teacher Notes and Student activity packs


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