by Dr Jo | Sep 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Toy animal hospital and looking after animals We can look after animals in the wild by protecting their habitats and raising awareness (see below for some animal fact cards). Sometimes animals need a little bit of extra love and care. In the toy animal hospital we can...
by Dr Jo | Sep 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Among the farmers’ fields of my local corner of agricultural East Anglia, are reclaimed chalky grasslands. Aswell as roadside and field-side verges, there are also entire swathes of land turned over to meadows, providing essential havens for biodiversity....
by Dr Jo | Aug 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
I love summer. And spring. And autumn. And even winter too, sometimes. I love the seasons. I love living somewhere there is always seasonal change on the horizon. Tomorrow is the start of meteorological autumn. I tend to feel slightly sad at the passing of one season,...
by Dr Jo | Aug 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Horse Chestnut (conker) Although the changing seasons are marked by the changing colour and dropping of leaves (more on this in a future blog post!), it’s still summer and yet many leaves are already turning brown… There are actually a few reasons why...
by Dr Jo | Aug 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Some help for teachers In my latest newsletter for primary teachers and science leads, I’ve tried to signpost some really useful information on science planning, curriculum and practicals for the new term. A helping hand Looking forward to September, with all...
by Dr Jo | Aug 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
This blog post first appeared as a guest article on the fabulous Science On A Postcard blog on the 22nd May 2020. Scientist, Science Communicator and Creative, Dr Heidi Gardner, curates a fantastic space for breaking down those barriers in science. Do go and have a...
