Asking scientific questions, investigation and sharing evidence and conclusions is at the heart of GSSfS. This year a theme to inspire your questions is ‘Sustainable Science’.
Download the new science and oracy activities to enrich your pupils’ GSSfS experience.
With the support of Thinking Doing Talking Science, CAPE (Climate Action Partnerships in Education), Huthwaite International, Creative Manchester and My Science Club.
It’s time to think and talk about global sustainability issues and climate action.
Great Enrichment Activities are new resources to support you in complement discussion about science and sustainability. Dip into any of these resources which include full teacher’s notes and resources.
Great Question Ponder
This talking task engages pupils of all ages in sharing ideas and opinions, when pondering questions related to sustainability, for discussion before or on the Great Science Share for Schools’ day.
Timing: 30 minutes
Age: 5-14 years
Great Poetry Share
Three new bespoke videos created by poet, Chad Campbell, are ideal stimulus for your pupils to get writing.
In partnership with Creative Manchester comes a brand new opportunity to share scientific ideas and curiosity.
It’s time again to ignite your pupils’ inner poet!
Timing: 45 minutes
Age: 5-14 years
Great My Science Club
Engage pupils to ask, investigate and share learning from exploring the scientific question ‘How can we recycle paper?’. Then inspire discussion about protecting our planet through responsible consumption. Ideal for families and Science Clubs between pupils of different ages.
Timing: 60-90 minutes
Age: 3-11 years
Great Science Shout Out
Enhance pupil voice by writing and sharing letters to make a great noise about why science is important in our lives.
Support us in getting these to parliament to advocate for your views, and those of our young people.
Timing: 30 mins
Age: 5-7, 7-9, 9-11 years
Our collaborators
Thinking, Doing, Talking Science (TDTS) is a professional development programme designed to improve science outcomes by making science lessons more effective. By incorporating deeper thinking and enquiry-based learning it has been proved that this programme raises pupil achievement. Read more here.
CAPE is an alliance of researchers, educators, schools, and partners across the UK who are working to change today's education for tomorrow's climate. They equip teachers and school leaders with the knowledge and skills to help all children and young people take climate action and protect the environment.
Huthwaite International apply extensive observational research to supporting the development of effective verbal communication in the workplace. Using their Verbal Behavioural Analysis (VBA) model they support teams to adapt behaviour by giving them the tools to enhance productivity.
My Science Club helps educators to inspire children to develop curiosity which underpins a lifelong love of learning. The club supports busy educators to run an inspiring, innovative and curiosity inducing science clubs with high quality digital themed packs that inspire the next generation of scientists. Packs are accessible, easy to follow, flexible and beautifully presented freeing up the educator to have a much fun as the children!
