Photosynthesis Explored
This Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) worksheet for students aged 10 to 13 explains the process and reasons for photosynthesis, using clear illustrations and highlighting key words. The explanation covers the chemical reaction formula and then looks at the moving and storage of food and respiration. The…
Discovering DNA - the Recipe of Life
Through this Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) resource, students gain an understanding of the role of DNA within cells of the human body, and an appreciation that it is the uniqueness of their own DNA ‘recipe' which makes them individuals. The activities were first run as workshops designed…
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…
Spiders, Silks and Webs
A Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) resource containing information about the biology of spiders. Suitable for teachers who want to know more about spiders, the resource contains information including descriptions of body structure, feeding, mating and spiders' webs. BBSRC is a part of Research…
The Plant Detective
From the Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC), these materials are suitable for Key Stage Two (8-11 year olds). Using bright illustrations, the activity involves describing the different parts of a plant and a flower in detail. Students use this to find out about the plants and how they reproduce. The…
Stings and Things: an Investigation into pH
Produced by the Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC), this activity could be used as an extension investigation into pH for 10 -11 year-olds. This resource is also relevant to the curriculum for 12 -13 year-olds. Students look at the pH of household materials and then apply their knowledge of acids and alkalis…
Easy PEAsy Seed Germination
From the Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC), this investigation has students looking at the conditions needed for seeds to germinate and grow. It is suitable for Key Stage Two students investigating the growth and reproduction of plants and gives teachers suggestions for questions to ask, approaches for…
Build Your Own Cell
An extension ‘cut and paste’ activity from the Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) which introduces plant and animal cells for 10-11 year-olds. It is also suitable for use with 12-13 year-olds. The sheet starts with a set of key facts about cells and a question sheet for students to fill in.…
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…
One of the Crowd
This Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) resource looks at the amazing biology of the desert locust. Notorious as a swarming pest with a voracious appetite, in fact the locust spends most of its life as a shy solitary individual that carefully balances its food intake to match its body’s needs. This…
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…
DNA in the Garden
A set of four worksheets from the Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) suitable for Key Stage Two (ages 8-11), that explore the science and surprises behind inheritance and DNA. Activities look at: • Where it all began - word grid based on the work of Gregor Mendel • DNA size and sequence -…
Darwin and Natural Selection
This Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) hands-on activities pack, with associated teacher notes, contains four activities that explore natural selection with Key Stage Two (ages 8-11) students. The four activities can be used to illustrate the processes of natural selection: • An activity to model…