APP for primary science

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"In the first of four films, CPD trainer Deborah Herridge reveals her passion for practical science to Primary science teachers. Deborah shares her suggestions for simple investigations and resourc...

"In the first of four films, CPD trainer Deborah Herridge reveals her passion for practical science to Primary science teachers. Deborah shares her suggestions for simple investigations and resources to cover the APP criteria for Science within Key Stages 1 and 2.She challenges the teachers to find out which hands grab the most sweets - an exciting exercise which she claims could also improve mathematical skills, group work and communication."

"This film demonstrates a fun, low-cost and practical science invstigation which will help cover the APP criteria for Pattern-seeking and Data collection.Scientist and CPD trainer Deborah Herridge shows a group of Primary Science teachers a simple technique for recording woollen caterpillars which will transform a tally chart into a pictogram and cover some of the criteria for varying the representation of data.This exercise also introduces young children to the importance of camouflage to animals."

"CPD trainer Deborah Herridge introduces an exciting practical exercise which will assist teachers in not only using the Science APP criteria but also to relate Science to a History topic. Deborah reveals to a group of Primary Science teachers how a tomato can be mummified, using a similar technique to the method employed by the Ancient Egyptians, for today's Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils. The changes to the fruit can then be recorded over the next few weeks, enabling teachers to cover the APP criteria for Observing and Measuring over time."

A Big Stink descends on a group of Primary Science teachers as the challenges facing the Victorians are recreated for a practical science investigation. CPD trainer Deborah Herridge introduces a practical science investigation inspired by a historical event which will help teachers use the APP criteria for Gathering Evidence. This investigation will also help Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils learn about modern issues including pollution.

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