Learning Science with Kyane
This programme from Teachers TV follows Kyane, a Year Four child at Erdington Hall Primary School in Birmingham. Kyane is on an individual educational and behaviour plan. This programme shows his level of engagement during a science lesson on friction. Children work in groups to investigate friction using model vehicles, ramps…
Following in Darwin's Footsteps
This Teachers TV programme follows the winners of the Rolls Royce Science Prize 2007, St Stephen & All Martyrs School, Bolton. They studied the classification of plants through their project Following in the Footsteps of Darwin. In order to respond to a lack of interest in science within the school and having heard about…
Teeth, Springs, Rocks and Other Topics
This programme from Teachers TV comprises seven short starter clips for Key Stage Two science topics. Each clip ends with a question to prompt discussion or lead into an investigation. The topics are: • Types of teeth • Springs • Properties of different rocks • Thermal insulators • Gases around us •…
Organic Farm
In this programme from Teachers TV a mixed Year Five and Six class from Fordcombe Church of England Primary School visits an organic farm and study centre for a day to learn about food and farming. Commonwork, in the heart of the picturesque Weald of Kent, boasts over 500 acres of land and an organic herd of 280 dairy cows. The class…
Astronomy - Observatory Trip
This Teachers TV programme follows amateur astronomer Bill Forest as he gives a primary class a tour of an observatory. Teacher Adrienne Bullen arranges an evening trip for her class from Ponsbourne St Mary's Primary School in Hertfordshire. The children ask questions about space and look at stars through a telescope, getting…
Forces - Rocket Launch
This starter clip from Teachers TV demonstrates how much air pressure is needed to move objects of varying size. Scientist Dr Mark Biddiss constructs a makeshift launch pad, watched by children from Orion Primary School in north London. The air volumes are changed to project small, medium-sized and large bottles into the air. It…
Scientific Enquiry - Paper Loop
In this starter clip from Teachers TV, the principles of the mobius strip are demonstrated by scientist Dr Mark Biddiss. Children from Orion Primary School in north London watch Dr. Biddiss show how the strip works, as he twists the paper strip into a loop and cuts it along its length to produce one big loop. This could lead into…
Heat - Naughty Balloons
This starter clip from Teachers TV shows how colour affects heat absorption. Scientist Dr Mark Biddiss holds various coloured balloons over a heat source, watched by children from Orion Primary School in north London. The experiment shows how balloons react differently in relation to heat depending on their colour. It could be used…
Muscles - Using a Longbow
Produced by Teachers TV as part of their Lesson Starters series, this clip shows how muscles work in pairs, relaxing and contracting to cause movement of bones. An archer fires an arrow demonstrating movement of the arms and shoulders. This clip is suitable for use when learning about moving and growing. The video ends with a question…
Micro-organisms - Making Bread and Cheese
Produced by Teachers TV as part of their Lesson Starters series, this clip shows how micro-organisms are used in food production. A baker talks about how yeast is a living organism and about the conditions it needs to reproduce and how this is utilised in the making of bread. Then a cheesemaker shows how cheese is produced using…
Reducing Friction - Skid Pan
Part of the Lesson Starters series, this Teacher’s TV programme is a short clip demonstrating how friction works. A driving instructor drives a car around a test track in wet conditions, and discusses how friction is reduced by the water. The video ends with a question designed to prompt discussion on how other weather conditions…
KS1 Science: Ready to Learn
In this programme from Teachers TV Sarah Cottenden, from the Hills Lower School in Bedfordshire, conducts a lesson to raise awareness of the constituents of a healthy diet for her Year One class. After a lively aerobics session, the class starts off by creating a mind map on why we need food and water, and they discuss the role…
KS2 Science: Ready to Learn
This programme from Teachers TV shows part of a lesson designed to encourage students to consider the ways in which they learn and help them to take ownership of their own learning. It also raises their awareness of the factors that can affect this. At the Hills Lower School in Bedfordshire, teacher Carol Humphries discusses with…
Learning with Scarlet: Lesson Review
In this Teachers TV programme Jane Turner, deputy director of the East of England Science Learning Centre, visits St Mary's Primary School in Birmingham to review and discuss the Learning with Scarlet science programme. Jane joins Veronica Knight who taught a lesson on 'the parts of plants we can eat' to her Year…
Learning with Nicole: Lesson Review
In this programme from Teachers TV a panel review a Year Six science lesson with particular attention to the learning experience of one of the students, Nicole. Science co-ordinator and deputy head of St Mary's Primary School in Birmingham, John Blaney is part of the panel reviewing his lesson on planting and growing. John…
Visiting a Water Mill
This programme from Teachers TV follows Year Three class teacher Clare James, from Canterbury Cross Primary in Birmingham, and Jane Turner from the Science Learning Centre on their way to Sarehole Mill in Hall Green. The purpose of their visit is to see if the water mill might be a suitable location for a Key Stage Two science lesson…
Primary Science
In this Teachers TV programme, a Year Five teacher asks for advice on how to use a digital microscope to enhance the learning of lifecycles and a Year Three teacher shows how she has used digital photographs to help children understand fractions. This programme is a useful refresher for anyone who wants to use a digital microscope…
As Easy as CPD 2
This programme from Teachers TV follows Claire Duncan and Sukhbinder Bachra, who as part of their continuing professional development met with primary science consultant Rosemary Feasey. Acting upon the advice given to them they planned and taught lessons using a more creative approach. Claire’s Year three class investigated…
As Easy as CPD 1
In this Teachers TV programme, primary teachers Claire Duncan and Sukhbinder Bachra work alongside primary science consultant Rosemary Feasey to plan two science lessons on light. Rosemary offers some inspirational advice on how to approach the subject more creatively and engage children’s learning. Claire plans to incorporate…
Dancing in Science: Lesson Review
In this programme from Teachers TV, Victoria Palmer, a teacher at Bishops Castle Primary School in Shropshire, has recently taught a lesson about the human body to her mixed class of Year One, Year Two and Year Three. With the help of dancer Rachel Freeman, Victoria was able to introduce different body parts and encourage the…
Teaching the KS2 News Report Lesson
This Teachers TV video shows a lesson which encourages students to think about the science linking health and diet. Alison Clough and Claire Caulfield from St Benet's Roman Catholic Primary School, County Durham, team-teach the lesson to Year Five students. The class watch the fictional TV news report in which a proposed ban…
Teaching Traditional Research Skills in Science
This Teachers TV video highlights the importance of teaching practical research skills to Key Stage Four science students. A dependence on the internet in some subjects, but particularly science, can take students away from a hands-on approach to learning. Simon Pugh-Jones, of Writhlington School in Somerset, shows how science at…
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Precision or Process - KS3 Science
In this Teachers TV programme, two PGCE tutors analyse a Year Nine science lesson on healthy eating at Haydon School, Hillingdon, taught by Head of Science Dave Dennis. Malcolm Reed and Sasha Matthewman review footage of the lesson which is based on investigating the fat and salt content in both beef and veggie burgers. Central…
Lisa Green
In this professional development video from Teachers TV, science teacher Lisa Green receives advice on how to improve her presentation skills from motivation and creativity consultant Richard Gerver. Richard focuses on Lisa's performance in the classroom and identifies ways of giving her teaching more pace and movement to…
Alexandra Edwards
In this professional development video from Teachers TV, science teacher Alexandra Edwards receives advice on how to improve her presentation techniques from motivation and creativity consultant Richard Gerver. Richard is impressed by Alexandra's "game show host" approach to teaching but, like all performers, he…
Movement, Praise and Groups
This Teachers TV programme features Trainee teacher Nic Cooper who wants to improve her behaviour management. Nic is taking a top-set Year Seven science lesson on kidney function. Behaviour expert Sue Cowley helps Nic relax and praise her students more. Once the group work has begun, Sue notices that Nic spends much of the time…
The Bloodhound SSC Project
This Teachers TV programme looks at how the Bloodhound Project is inspiring Key Stage Three students to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Annie Beresford, an engineer from Bloodhound, comes to Bayhouse School to learn about the projects the school has set up based around the land speed record, culminating…
Science
In this video from Teachers TV, Science teacher Nichola Offer uses a range of techniques to help her students think about STEM related careers. In a lesson based on in vitro fertilisation(IVF), Nicola invites the school nurse to support the activities and talk about her work. In a role play activity, the Year Eight students think…
Information, Advice and Guidance
In this video from Teachers TV, science teacher Angalika Newton is eager to promote careers in science to her students. Angalika works with Head of Careers Lorette Parker to plan a lesson to introduce the kinds of jobs that studying science can lead to. Their plans include bringing outside visitors into the school, giving advice…
Role Models and Work Placements
In this Teachers TV video, a group of STEM ambassadors visit Bradfield School in Sheffield to share their stories with a group of Year Nine girls. As a lesson starter the students take part in an exercise aimed at combating some of the stereotypical images of STEM related careers. The ambassadors then take questions from the…
Economic Wellbeing
In this Teachers TV programme, staff at Riddlesdown High School in South London are taking steps to encourage students to study science, mathematics and technology. Students at the school participate in a role play as members of a residents' association. During the activity they discuss a proposal to build a pharmaceutical…
Equality and Diversity
This Teachers TV video shows two secondary schools in Blackburn as they explore STEM careers by encouraging their students to take a hands-on approach to learning. Witton Park High School takes a workshop for Year Eight girls which aims to make students aware of gender stereotypes and encourage girls into engineering. The girls…