Great Science Share News
Read more about the latest developments and ideas. Many of the blogs give insight into how GSSfS lives out its value of ‘collaboration’.
If you’re interested to cowrite a blog with us, about how you, your pupils, school or organisation links with GSSfS to inspire pupils to ask-investigate and share scientific questions, we’re keen to hear from you.
Simply email greatsscishare@manchester.ac.uk
Exploring and investigating fast fashion and microplastic pollution with the Great Fashion Share!
Jane Catto explains how hands on, child-led science looks in her EYFS setting and introduces the newly developed 'Play, Observe and Ask' resources on the PSTT website provide EYFS practitioners with a wealth of ideas for science activities in different areas of continuous provision.
Find out how involving a STEM Ambassador in your Great Science Share for Schools could add so much to your pupils’ aspirations in science.
Don’t let that nagging risk assessment feeling get you down. Take control by using CLEAPSS resources, they’re succinct, manageable and written specifically for primary teachers. You’ll be amazed by how easy and reassuring the process is.
Collaboration between GSSfS 2024 and the British Science Association through CREST Awards!
Read all about the Fife STEM Futures Festival and how it makes the most of Great Science Share for Schools!
GSSfS beyond the school gates. Read about the Great Science Share for Schools events taking place in cultural organisations and discover how you can get other spaces involved.
GSSfS meets Make it Open - Learn more about an open-schooling approach that’s inspire pupils to ask-investigate and share their science learning together.
“Here at Explorify, we know that The Great Science Share for Schools is a great way for pupils to engage in science, share their ideas, and work co-operatively with others. The theme for this year, Science Around Us, enables pupils to understand how science works in their everyday life.”
“The Great Science Share is an integral part of our school curriculum.” Find out how the Great Glider Share took flight at Christ the King RC School in Salford.
“This really is about the taking part. We have seen over so many years that whichever stage a child or teacher is at, the taking part alone is an opportunity to improve.”
“If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you!” Find out how the Great Science Share for Schools has grown and how Great Guided Enquiries can inspire your pupils this year, from Campaign Director, Dr Lynne Bianchi.
“We are keen to focus people’s interest in the modern technological uses of glass…Nobody will ever convince me that education is a bad thing and that’s why partnering with GSSfS is such an exciting opportunity.” Discover the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers and the Guided Enquiry coming soon to GSSfS!
We’ve created a timeline that shows the direct connection between British Science Week and GSSfS! On top of that your pupils can also be double-certificated!
“GSSfS can start something that isn’t just for today, it can be the leap pad for starting a sustainability or climate change theme journey throughout a school year”.
Derby High Schools enter the BBC Bitesize Hall of Fame due to impactful GSSfS ChangeMaker project!
It’s certainly time to celebrate… the Great Science Share for Schools has been shortlisted for a prestigious THE Award in the category of Widening Participation Initiative of the year.
STEM experts join schools in North Yorkshire for ground-breaking debate on what really is the most important animal of all?
At CLEAPSS our goal is to deliver advice that supports you and your children to carry out safe exciting practical work. We make safety guidance easy to access, understand and implement.
Dr Helen Mason OBE introduces the SunSpaceArt project
“As teachers we saw some of our pupils shine and express themselves in a way that was very different.” (teacher feedback).
‘Today I loved this lesson because the science and art inspired me”. (child feedback)
