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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...


Cathy Layton
Oct 17, 20212 min read
Websites worth a look
There are so many amazing websites out there (and some not so good!) that we have decided to do regular posts to round up the best ones...

Cathy Layton
Oct 15, 20211 min read
Bin Liner Skeletons
This Halloween activity fits in nicely with the Year 3 Objective: Identify that humans and some other animals have skeletons and muscles...


Cathy Layton
Oct 13, 20211 min read
Black History Month - 15 Famous Black Scientists
As part of Black History Month Education Guru will be sharing some links to help inspire your students. First up is this link to 15...


Cathy Layton
Oct 11, 20211 min read
Whose Skeletons are these?
Halloween can be a great opportunity to look at the Year 1 & Year 3 science topic Animals including Humans. Start off by grabbing...


Cathy Layton
Oct 9, 20211 min read
Intensive ongoing support for Science Subject Leaders
Education Guru is running an intensive bespoke support package on behalf of the North Tyneside Learning Trust. This training will be...


Cathy Layton
Oct 8, 20211 min read
Making Model Blood for Vampires
This Halloween themed activity is perfect for the Year 6 objective: Describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within...


Cathy Layton
Oct 5, 20211 min read
Steps into science – free resources
The Royal Society of Chemistry has created a brand new resource for primary school teachers to help them teach chemistry in fun and...


Cathy Layton
Oct 4, 20211 min read
A Science Themed Halloween
This month we're doing a science themed Halloween - and what better way to start than with a Waving Zombie Hand! This free seasonal...


Cathy Layton
Oct 1, 20211 min read
Action For Happiness - Optimistic October
Especially when things are feeling a bit tough, it can help to set some goals. Making goals achievable and ensuring that you have a few...