Great Science Resources 11 - 14 years
Great Science Enquiry Ideas
11 - 14 years
It’s time to get curious! Encourage your pupils to ask questions that can lead to an enquiry. Here’s a range of engaging ideas and contexts to support you.
THESE RESOURCES WILL:
nurture the skills and curiosity of your pupils
inspire them to ask and investigate scientific questions they’re interested in
provide opportunities for your pupils to think as scientists, gathering evidence and communicating findings to others.
Are you looking for some ideas for your Great Science Share?
Why not check out the CREST Awards, a scheme encouraging young people aged 5-19 years old to take on STEM project work and explore ideas that are interesting to them?
There are lots of resources on the CREST resource library, or you can come up with your own project idea on a topic that interests young people. You can use this project work to share your science as part of the Great Science Share.
CREST is a nationally recognised scheme for student-led project work in the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and maths).
A consistent and high standard of assessment and moderation is achieved for the scheme via our network of industry experts from the STEM and education sectors. It has been running since 1986 and sees tens of thousands of young people taking part each year.
Encourage your pupils to ask - investigate - share!
Staying safe whilst you share
We know things are uncertain at the moment, please follow the latest advice related to social distancing in your area to ensure you comply with your school safeguarding arrangements and restrictions. There are lots of ways you can still share and be safe!
For advice and guidance on how you and your children can risk assess your GSSfS investigation consult the safety resources and practical activity ideas on the CLEAPSS primary website: www.cleapss.org.uk.
CLEAPSS specialise in supporting practical work in schools including advising on health and safety. Start by reading their document ‘Assessing the risks of a primary science activity outside of a normal lesson’ and visit their primary site for further information.
For advice and guidance for Scottish schools, consult the health and safety pages on the SSERC website: www.sserc.org.uk
Safety & responsibilities: The Great Science Share for Schools and commissioned authors are not liable for the actions and activity of any persons who use these resources or in any of the suggested further resources. We assume no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using this information. These activities are designed to be carried out by young people working with an adult. The responsible adult is fully responsible for ensuring the activity is carried out safely. You can access further H&S advice from www.cleapss.org.uk or your relevant advisory association.