by Dr Jo | Jan 2, 2024 | Uncategorised
As I reflect on the opporchancities*, projects and adventures of 2023, I’m kicking off 2024 at the Association for Science Education (ASE) conference this week. This year, the ASE conference is being held at The University of Northampton and tickets are still...
by Dr Jo | Sep 17, 2023 | Uncategorised
Calling all curious young (or old!) scientists! Today, we’re going to embark on an exciting adventure into the tiny world of microorganisms as we celebrate International Microorganism Day. šš¬ On this day (17th September) in 1683, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek...
by Dr Jo | Jun 19, 2023 | Uncategorised
I love exploring new ideas, resources and activities to enhance teaching and learning. I have collated a list of great resources to support primary science, as well as a padlet of digital tools and apps co-created with international teachers during an OUP conference...
by Dr Jo | May 2, 2023 | Uncategorised
Have you signed up for The Great Science Share for Schools 2023 yet to inspire your pupils to Ask-Investigate-Share their scientific questions? Great Science Share The Great Science Share for Schools (GSSfS) is a FREE annual campaign encouraging children to ask...
by Dr Jo | Feb 5, 2023 | Uncategorised
TheĀ Ofsted Science Subject ReportĀ Finding the optimumĀ was published on 2ndĀ February. It is an evaluation of the common strengths and weaknesses of science in 50 schools inspected by Ofsted and considers the challenges that science faces. The report uses theĀ 2021...
by Dr Jo | Dec 23, 2022 | Uncategorised
***Updated to include some reflections from the conference*** As usual, the ASE conference this year – the first time back in person for three years, hooray! – was an incredible jam-packed experience of inspiration, ideas, thinking, reflecting, meeting,...
by Dr Jo | Dec 23, 2022 | Uncategorised
Science Capital – and how to fill children’s science capital ‘backpacks’ – is often talked about in classrooms, staff rooms, at conferences and in professional development sessions. The concept of science capital is rooted in making...
by Dr Jo | May 4, 2022 | Uncategorised
A brand new book kicks off the SuperQuesters series of STEM adventures for children this week. Conceived by STEM-thusiasts Lisa Moss and Dr Thomas Bernard – a wife and husband team who founded QuestFriendz after the birth of their twin daughters when they...
by Dr Jo | Mar 8, 2022 | Uncategorised
I’ve collated loads of good stuff to bring real life science alive, make relevant and meaningful links and raise science capital with these STEM careers resources: ***STEM Careers Book News*** I’m writing a book for children about diverse STEM careers with...
by Dr Jo | Feb 8, 2022 | Uncategorised
February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. There are myriad resources to showcase the wonderful contributions of women and girls in science and STEM subjects. If you’re looking for some inspiration, take a look below: You will also...