Seeds and Plant Growth Discovery Pack
A Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) resource designed to allow pupils, aged 5 to 12 years, to explore the world of seeds and plant growth. All the activities can be used to encourage children to care for and appreciate living things and to think about the world around them. The activities can also…
Minibeast Discovery Pack
An activity booklet from the Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) for 5-12 year olds. Through these activities, children are introduced to the world of invertebrates (minibeasts). There are a range of activities which cover curriculum areas such as science, design technology, litearcy and numeracy. Science…
How the Mushroom Got its Spots
This booklet has been produced by the Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) and the British Mycological Society. It is a guide to fungi and includes information on mushrooms, toadstools, moulds and other fungi.There are guidance notes as well as worksheets suitable for use when looking at living things in…
Real Bugs
From the Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC), this resource introduces students to the world of minibeasts. The activities cover a wide range of curriculum areas, from science to numeracy, from literacy to art. They lend themselves to the study of biodiversity from a variety of different perspectives, introducing…