There is a strong emphasis on sequential knowledge and children developing specific scientific knowledge and skills in a systematic order. Specific scientific concepts and knowledge have been associated with particular year groups and key stages to ensure progression.
Therefore, teachers will need to ensure that children have a good understanding of particular concepts before progressing on to those that build upon these.
Working scientifically
The curriculum highlights the need for children to ‘work scientifically’. This requires children to use a range of scientific methods to find out more and to develop their own skills and understanding of scientific processes.
Schools need to provide good provisions of support for children using great resources and engaging teaching strategies. So, for example, children need to use a range of measuring equipment to find out more about a particular scientific phenomenon.
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A4 Plain Boards
Virtually indestructible mini drywipe boards for individual pupil use. Comes complete with boards, pens, erasers and FREE Show-me MAGIX
03 395 168 Pack of 35
03 395 177 Pack of 100
A4 Human Muscle Boards
Detailed muscular illustrations are excellent for teaching muscle names
Double sided – shows both front and back muscles
Comes complete with boards, pens, erasers and FREE Show-me MAGIX
A4 Human Body Boards
Versatile Human Body Whiteboards are excellent for a wide variety of subjects
Plain reverse side for standard Show-me® activities
complete with
A4 Human Skeleton Boards
A4 Periodic Table Boards
Detailed skeleton illustration is perfect for teaching bone names
Plain reverse side for standard Show-me® activities
Comes complete with boards, pens, erasers and FREE Show-me MAGIX
Pupils learn both the location and symbol of elements in the periodic table –essential for every science classroom
Comes complete with boards, finepoint pens, erasers and FREE Show-me MAGIX 079
1 1/2 Scale Skeleton Model
• Lightweight and durable synthetic material • All the main joints move, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, jaw and ankle • Supplied with heavy metal stand • Height 850mm
23 800 176
2 Human X-Rays
• Arrange the 18 pieces to reproduce the entire body of a young adult 1.5m tall • Includes a teachers guide containing reproducible artwork and information on radiography
• Pack
073 000 003
Delivery time 2 weeks
£22.99
3 A4 Curriculum Ring Binders (2-ring)
• National Curriculum colours printed with the subject name • 2-ring mechanism • Pack 10
• 1 each of nervous, skeletal, reproductive, respiratory, cardiovascular, muscular and digestive systems
• Reverse has projects and teaching information • Each chart 430 x 560cm • Pack 7 23 935 009
6 Giant Teeth Demonstration Model
• For demonstrating dental hygiene and tooth care
• Can be manipulated manually in a hand puppet-like fashion • Comes complete with toothbrush • 150 x 185 x 140mm • Each 23 800 087
7 All About Teeth
• Learn about healthy oral habits • Includes display cards, activities, rewards, 8 colourful display cards, poster, quizzes, x-ray and lots more • Pack 29
1 Ear Model - Standard
• Approx. 4 times full size • The petros portion of the temporal bone section of the auditory canal is removable with labyrinth which can be taken out and opened • The tympanic membrane with malleus and incus can be removed in 6 parts • On a 123 x 19 x 2cm base plate and numbered with key card • Each 073 014 197
£60.00
Delivery time 2 weeks
2 Classic Heart Model
• 3 times natural size human heart showing ventricles, atriums, valves and aorta • The front wall can be removed to reveal the chambers and valves inside
• Complete with removable stand and key cards which can be photocopied • H190 x W120 x D120mm • Each 073 000 296
£50.00
Delivery time 2 weeks
3 Stethoscope
• Lightweight • Single head • Each 23 700 004
4 Eye Model
• 3 times full size • 6 part model of the human eye with highly accurate and colourful detailed components
• Upper half of the scalera with cornea and eye muscle attachments • Both halves of choroid with iris and retina, lens and vitreous humour are removable
• Complete with removable base and key cards, which can be photocopied • H150 x W90 x D90mm • Each 073 000 297
£60.00
Delivery time 2 weeks
5 Pulse Meter
• Simply press your finger against the device and it senses the pulse and then displays the heart rate in a digital display window • Also includes a 12/24 hour format clock and 99min, 59sec. count-up stopwatch • 75 x 55mm • Each 23 100 102
£5.10
Science Health & Nutrition
Hygiene Bulletin Board
Age4+
Age3+
Science Life Cycles
Chick Life Cycle Exploration Set
• See the day-by-day development of a chick by cracking open these eggs • Teachers 'activity notes included • Plastic egg measures approx. 70mm
1 Layered Life Cycle Puzzle
• Each puzzle has 4 layers which show the various stages of the life cycle from the beginnings at the bottom to the mature creature on the top • The bottom picture is an illustration whilst the next layer has 4 pieces and the final two have 6 pieces each • 160 x 160 x 20mm • Pack 3
2 Life Cycle Puzzles
• 9-piece puzzles showing the lifecycles of a butterfly, duck, frog and tree • MDF
1 Pond Nets
• Nylon Net
• 150 x 120mm on poly-coated wire frame
• Each 23 083 022
Set6 While Stocks Last
£1.55
2 Long Handled Pond Net
• Drag reducing mesh net
• 150 x 125mm net • 1m plastic handle • Each
23 579 596
3 Bug Net
£4.60
6 Pooters
• Traditional bug catching net made of a strong sturdy wood • Cheery colours • Each
23 116 261
4 Bugs Observation Dome
£6.65
• Observe insects, plants, fossils etc in close detail, with built in bug scope, which adjusts to any position, up, down, and all around
• Watch insects live and grow using the 2x bug scope magnifier • Each 23 006 274
£13.30
5 Intermag Magnifying Pots
• 700mm • 3.5 x magnification lens • Clip-in base allows two to be attached together to achieve clear "zoom" magnification • Each
23 157 000
• Designed to assist in the safe collection of live insects • Uses standard 90cc vials (60mm height, 50mm diameter) with integral safety filter and colour coded suction and breather tubes • Pack 5
23 236 017
7 Big View Bug Jars
• Pop the ladybird's wings open to reveal a 3.5 magnifier
• Screw-on caps and air vents keep specimens safe and secure • Durable plastic jars H110 x W80mm • Set 6
23 112 781
8 Bug Bottle
£27.05
• Capture your insects, view them through the magnifying lid (with air holes) and carry them around using this handy plastic container • Break resistant
• 120mm high, 9mm dia
• KS1 & 2 • Each
£2.55
23 000 097
1 Traditional Style Magnifier
• Shatterproof, pliable PVC • 2x magnification • Suitable for pond dipping and general class use
• Lightweight, easily carried and stored • Cellophane envelope for storage • L140 x W675mm • Pack 10
23 935 098
2 Jumbo Magnifiers
• Built-in stand allows hands free viewing • 4.5 x magnification
• Acrylic • Includes 6 colours • 110 x 200mm • Pack 12
23 112 775
3 Bug Binoculars
£5.65
£33.70
• Child-friendly binoculars, adjustable field • Ideal for encouraging children to study the world around them
• Each
23 116 081
4 GeoSafari Kidnoculars
£5.10
• Foolproof placement goggles to ensure correct placement • 2x magnification • Includes neck strap with breakaway safety feature • Each
08 300 186
5 50mm 2 lens Hand Magnifier
£9.70
• 50mm lens, 4x magnification • Acrylic • Second lens 20mm, 6x magnification • Total length 110mm • Each 23 220 895
£1.55
6 Aquarium
• Polystyrene, clear (no lid) • 300 x 200 x 200mm • Each 23 080 025
£8.20
7 Geosafari Compass Binoculars
• Lightweight, high-tech soft grip binoculars for junior explorers • With built-in compass and neck strap • Large 30mm glass lenses and easy turn focusing makes distant objects 4 x larger • Each • Age 5+yrs
23 427 025
Science Gardening
Age3+
EYFSUnderstanding the world
Make observations of animals & plants. Observe how one environment differs from another.
Plant & Grow Set
• Includes observation jar with 2 lids; vented and solid, watering can, trowel, rooting tray, 3 pots, 3 plant markers, 10 full-colour activity cards • Set 08 300 185 £21.45
Age5+ 150mm
Raised Bed
• Comes with raised garden bed, garden bed liner, a canopy and an insect net • Easy to assemble (no tools required) • The bed liner means you can use the bed on hard surfaces • Each 073 110 034 £59.75 Delivery time 2 weeks
Science Space Systems
Inflatable Solar System
• Includes 914mm Sun, 559mm Jupiter, 457mm Saturn (with rings), 356mm Neptune, 356mm Uranus, 305mm Venus, 305mm Earth, 254mm Mars, 354mm Mercury, 203mm Pluto, and 203mm Moon, Teachers' Activity Guide and convenient foot pump • Demonstrate rotation, revolution and orbit • Teach the position, order, size and shape of the planets and sun • Deflates for easy storage • Made of durable, washable plastic • Each 23 000 156 £33.70
Pk9
Solar System Cards
• 8 Planet and 1 dwarf planet complete this colourful set of cards which are brimming with facts and figures about each planet.
23 934 001 £17.35
Helios Orrery and Northern Star Dome
• Look through the dome to see the stars visible from the Earth for your latitude and time of the year • See how stars have fixed locations • Shows major constellations around the ecliptic plus Northern hemispheres • Each
073 000 441
Delivery time 2 weeks
£351.00
• This design includes a large and small Earth and Moon model with geared and manual operation • Watch the Earth orbit the Sun and Moon orbit the Earth • Shine the light to create shadows to teach seasons • Small scale teaches moon phases and eclipses • Each
073 000 440 £165.75
Delivery time 2 weeks
• Watch as the Earth rotates on its axis while the moon orbits • Show how the movement creates month's seasons and tidal patterns • Create shadows to demonstrate the length of days and night • Use the star dome to demonstrate the position of the stars in relation to the Earth's orbit • Each 073 000 442 With
Orbit Tellurium 2
Helios Planetarium
Colour Changing Light Panels
• Colour changing panels offer the opportunity to explore the effects of colour mixing, opacity and transparency and to observe natural and man-made objects in an interesting and different way.• Powered by a low voltage mains power supply they use the latest LED strips and diffusers to evenly illuminate the panels in any one of 20 colours.• Using an infrared remote control they can be set for individual colour or made to rotate through a sequence of colours slowly via smooth, fade, flash or strobe settings.•
3 Round Light Panel, 500mm
• Ideal for group work where children can access the light panel from all sides • Comes with a safe low voltage power supply and the
4 Colour Changing Light Panel & Table Set
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• Ray box with vertical filament lamp and improved power supply connection • The sturdy metal body is fitted with vertical slots for holding the slit plates, convex cylindrical lens and colour filters supplied • Provides positive light source with low heat generated for safe operation • Requires 12 volt power supply and leads (not supplied)
Handimag Acrylic •
Acrylic Lens Glass Lens
Handimag Glass
Large Sheet Magnifier
Pocket Microscope
Monocular Biological Microscope
Science Recording
Log-Box Datalogger
Temperature, light and sound sensors are in-built and clearly labelled to avoid confusion - just log in and go
Recordings are easy to view and read using the included software
9v
Tuff-Cam 2
Slime Time
• Construct an electro-goop powered battery and use it to juice up a digital clock
• Learn about electrochemical reactions, electrodes and batteries • Each
073 550 001
Delivery time 2 weeks
Weather
£12.95
Stars & Planets
• Explore space by building a solar system, making moon craters and constellations, launching rockets and testing to see which planets support life
• Each 073 606 916
Delivery time 2 weeks
• Investigate weather with experiments on wind, rain, storms, clouds, temperature, evaporation, pressure and more • Each 073 606 114
Delivery time 2 weeks
£11.95
Stepping Into Science
• Begin a lifetime of scientific investigation and understanding with 25 fun experiments in five key areas: nature, physics, chemistry, air and water • Includes full colour 48 page guidebook with step-by-step hands-on experiments which introduce children to the scientific method itself • Each
073 567 001
Delivery time 2 weeks
£11.95
Magnetic Science
• Explore the invisible and amazing power of magnets with 32 engaging experiments and games • Contains many magnets of different shapes and sizes, and a variety of other components with which to explore • Includes full colour 48 page manual which guides your experiments with illustrated step-by-step instructions • Each 073 665 050
Delivery time 2 weeks
Solar System
£24.95
£22.95
• Craft the whole solar system with wool planets, wrap balloons in wool and a special glue solution let them harden, pop the balloons and then paint your planets to resemble the real thing • Learn about the solar system • Each
073 550 003
Delivery time 2 weeks
£22.45
Chem C3000 Science Kit
Crystal Growing
• Experiment with four chemically different crystals each with different properties, including potassium alum crystals • Display your crystal creations in a clear treasure chest with a locking lid. • Includes full colour 32 page experiment manual which guides your experiments in crystal chemistry and Earth science
• Each
Delivery time 2 weeks
£135.20
• All items included to do a total of 333 experiments • Explore elements and compounds, experiment with various household items and investigate metals such as iron, copper and aluminium • Includes full colour 192 page booklet • Each 073 640 132
Intro to Engineering
• Introduce engineering to young children with basic building projects
• Experiment with simple machines like levers, forces and pulleys. • Conduct engineering projects on land, in the air and in the water • Includes full colour 48 page guidebook with step-by-step hands-on experiments and building projects
• Each
073 567 002
Delivery time 2 weeks
Physics Simple Machines
Chemistry C500
£32.95
• Establish a foundation of physics by building models of all six simple machines: levers, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, wedges and wheels and axles • Each 073 700 001
£10.20
Delivery time 2 weeks
• Chemistry C500 takes you on an introductory tour of chemistry with 28 classic experiments. • Learn about reactions between solids, liquids and gases • Includes full colour 48 page experiment manual which gives simple instructions for setting up and performing each experiment and then clear explanations of what happened and why • Each 073 665 012
Delivery time 2 weeks
Electronics Learning Circuits
£22.95
• Construct circuits with colourful electric building blocks to learn about electricity and how electronic devices work • Includes: capacitors, resistors, transistors, LEDs, a phototransistor, a switch, 30 contact blocks, cable blocks, a battery holder, a speaker and a sound integrated circuit. • Includes full colour 64 page experiment manual which guides you through 70 circuit building experiments with easy to follow diagrams • Each
073 819 615
Delivery time 2 weeks
£36.95
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Gelli Baff
Science Forces & Magnets
Set38
1 Magnetic Marbles
• Plastic, in 10 colours, 2 of each in bag • 15mm dia • Pack
23 450 009
2 Horseshoe Magnet Set
• Chrome steel magnets with keepers in a plastic wallet, one each of sizes
and 125mm • Set 3
443 051
3 Giant Plastic Horseshoe Magnet
• 210mm high with separate poles • Each 23 450 010
4 First Magnet Set
• Includes a super magnet with several kilograms of pulling power, a set of floating rings, a compass magnet, a powerful horseshoe magnet, 20 magnetic marbles, 4 magnetic wands and 2 plastic-cased magnets plus a set of 8 colourful experiment cards • Packed in a sturdy plastic case with itemised inner tray for easy component checking • Set
23 450 012
5 Magnetic Wands
• Can be used in conjunction with metallic chips and magnetic marbles • Plastic
• 190mm long • Pack 6
23 450 008
6 Magdots
• Self-adhesive magnetic dots • 12mm dia • Pack 300
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Plastic Cased Bar Magnets
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Floating Magnets
Large Ferrite Block Magnets
• Painted
Double Sided Plotting Compasses
Round Iron Filings Bubble
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• Can be viewed from both sides or used on an overhead projector • Ideal to plot lines of magnetic force • 19mm dia.
Push/Pull Spring Balance Set
Spring Balance
• Unique design, weighs and measures push/pull force • Colour-coded and calibrated in grams and newton’s • Clear flat area on rod to create your own scale using a drywipe marker • Blue 250g (2.5N), green 500g (5N), beige 1kg (10N), red 2kg (20N), white 3kg (30N) and yellow 5kg (50N) • Includes instruction and ideas sheet • Pack 6 23 253 074
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Stackable Plugs •
Crocodile Lead Set
• 10 leads of 5 assorted colours, L360mm, with PVC insulated miniature crocodile clips at each end • Max current 0.5A continuous
MES Torch Lamps 10
Science Measuring
Measuring Cylinders
• Polypropylene • Resistant to weak acid and alkali • Moulded graduations, formed spouts • Autoclavable up
23
Polypropylene Translucent Beakers • Autoclavable up to 130ºC • Good chemical resistance • Each
23
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Graduated Cylinders
Graduated Beakers
Measuring Cylinders Glass
Large Sand Timeers
Mega Sand Timers
1 EasyTimer Pack
• The timers can count up and down (99 min 59 sec) and have a clear display showing min/sec with simple start/ stop functions • 2 red, 2 blue, 2 yellow • 70mm x 70mm
• Size of display: 30 x 19mm • LR1130 battery included
• Pack 6 08 100 287
2 Stopwatch Professional 536
• 1/100 second stopwatch with lap and split recording 999 laps and 300 memories • Count down timer with alarm, pacer, normal time with calendar and alarm
• Water resistant case • With neck cord • 80 x 66mm
• Each 23 346 014 £18.40
3 Digital Coloured Stopwatches
• 1/100-second stopwatch with lap facility, time & calender, alarm and hourly chime • 7mm 6 digit LCD display, water resistant coloured cases 60 x 52mm, with neck cord • Battery 389/LR54 (included) • Pack 4 23 000 005
4 Digital Stopwatch
• 1/100-second stopwatch with lap facility, time & calender,display with 12/24-hour mode, alarm and hourly chime options • 7mm 6 digit LCD display, water resistant coloured cases 60 x 52mm, with neck cord
• Battery 389/LR54 (included) • Each
348 000
Glassware
Dropping Bottles
• Soda lime glass with interchangeable plastic stopper, vinyl teat and glass pipette • Each
23 032 132 50ml
23 032 122 100ml
Test Tubes
£3.10
£3.60
Reagent Bottle
• Soda lime glass • Plain with narrow neck • Clear with dustproof plastic stopper • Each
23 026 049 100ml
23 026 083 250ml
Beakers
• Borosilicate glass, rimmed • ISO 4142 • Medium wall (1.2mm) • Pack 100
• Single-bore, non-stick not interchangeable PTFE stopcock, 50 x 0.1ml • Each 23 043 035
£12.25
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Science Laboratory Equipment
Pipettes • 3ml, Polythene • Graduated, one-piece. Disposable • Each
3+yrs
Jumbo Droppers
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Tub12
3+yrs
Jumbo Tweezers
• 15cm tweezers make the perfect tool for early science investigations
Ergonomic
Spatulas •
Not for use with chemicals.
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Polystyrene Container
• 30ml • Polystyrene container with white fitted polyethylene cap • Plain label • 20 x 90mm • Each
015 320
Bunsen Burners
• Natural
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Glass Spirit Burner
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Neoprene, Gas Burner Tubing
• With reinforced ends for fitting to bunsen burner and gas tap • Suitable for use with coal and natural (methane) gas burners • Tubing 5 bore x 1.5mm wall
• Ends 8 bore x 3mm wall • 600mm • Each
Medium Wall Tubing
Heat Resisting Mats
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Science Safety Glasses
Science Thermometers
1 Thermometers Green Filled
• Glycol Based • Anti-roll case, environmentally friendly
Suitable for stirring
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2 Thermometers Spirit Filled
• Not
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3 Breaksafe Thermometers
• Not
1 Test Thermometer
• Max/min memory function • 120mm stainless steel probe • Includes pocket case
• Range: -50 to 150°C (-58 to 302°F) • Battery included • Each
