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Cathy Layton
Nov 20, 20212 min read
Learn to Boost your Mental Fitness (PQ)
Mental Fitness is the X-Factor If you’re not physically fit, you’ll feel physical stress as you climb a steep hill. If you’re not...
Cathy Layton
Nov 17, 20211 min read
Michael Rosen does it again
Here at Education Guru we are huge fans of Michael Rosen and use his poetry whenever possible as a way into teaching science. We are so...
Cathy Layton
Nov 16, 20211 min read
New Draft Doc of Sustainability & Climate Change in Schools
Sustainability and Climate Change is a draft strategy for the Education & Children's Services Systems which has been released in line...
Cathy Layton
Nov 15, 20211 min read
Flying Cars!
A company that designs electric cars in China has revealed its plans for a flying car which will be available to buy in 2024 for around...
Cathy Layton
Nov 12, 20211 min read
New to Science Subject Leadership this term?
Are you new to the role of SL for Science? Then you might want to cast your eyes over this report that came out earlier this year to keep...
Cathy Layton
Nov 11, 20211 min read
Invite to Free Online Workshop on Mental Fitness
You do not want to miss this! Join us in this FREE workshop on 7th December 6.30pm to 7.30pm as we dive into one of the most powerful...
Cathy Layton
Nov 10, 20211 min read
Shape Shifting Animals
A study published in the journal Trends in Ecology and Evolution, has found that some animals are “shape-shifting” and have developed...
Cathy Layton
Nov 9, 20211 min read
Websites worth a look
Another of our regular posts rounding up the best sites that support both mental health and primary science. We would love your...
Cathy Layton
Nov 5, 20211 min read
Surprising Materials
Are you looking at the material strand of the curriculum with your class? Then you may may interested in looking at a rather unusual...
Cathy Layton
Nov 3, 20211 min read
Bonfire Night Activity
Whenever we can, we make our science topical asit helps engage children and helps them access the science that is happening all around...
Cathy Layton
Nov 2, 20211 min read
Action for Happiness - New November
This month, Action for Happiness is encouraging you to try something new! Learning something new or getting involved in an activity that...
Cathy Layton
Nov 1, 20211 min read
World Vegan Month Challenge
Do you want to reduce your carbon footprint in November? Why not try vegan for 30 days this November? Why Vegan? Animals: Each vegan...
Cathy Layton
Oct 29, 20211 min read
Mammoth Project
Scientists have raised 11 million dollars to bring the woolly mammoth back to life using DNA recovered from fossils. The Colossal project...
Cathy Layton
Oct 27, 20211 min read
Black History Month - Role Models for Black Women in STEM
As part of Black History Month - Education Guru is sharing links to help inspire you and your students. Today's link talks about Role...
Cathy Layton
Oct 25, 20211 min read
Nobel Prizes for Unusual Science Discoveries
Linking science to the real world to help solve worldwide issues is a great way to encourage children to see how useful science is and...
Cathy Layton
Oct 22, 20211 min read
Spooky Slime
Our final seasonal activity can be used with any age group to create excitement and wonder and develop Working Scientifically skills....
Cathy Layton
Oct 20, 20211 min read
Black History Month - Famous Black Scientists
As part of Black History Month Education Guru will be sharing some links to help inspire your students. Next up is a link to Famous Black...
Cathy Layton
Oct 18, 20211 min read
Intensive ongoing support for Science Subject Leaders
There's still time to book for the 20th October session with funding available to join these bespoke support sessions for SL across the...
Cathy Layton
Oct 18, 20211 min read
Halloween Shadows
Focusing again on seasonal science engagement using the Halloween theme – this activity links to the light topic in Year 4 and Year 6 The...
Cathy Layton
Oct 18, 20211 min read
Mental Fitness - Free Session
Join us for a 1 hour introductory session to find out how to become more mentally fit. We all know how to keep our bodies fit and...
