It's Biology week which is a fantastic opportunity to focus on the amazing world of the biosciences, here are some links to some brilliant virtual events and interesting life science activities.
PRIMARY RESOURCE LINKS
- Grow Your Own Potatoes
If you haven’t already, don’t forget to order your free growing packs from AHDBs Grow Your Own Potatoes scheme here...
https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/799
- The Science of Sheep for Primary teachers
An e-booklet of ideas and activities for primary schools with a focus on sheep...
https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1309
- School Food Matters – Honey Bee Programme
This year the Honey Bee Programme have added a new element which includes a visit from their gardener, Cath, who will offer a session to help schools establish bee-friendly planting areas to ensure that there’s enough forage for local honey bees. Schools will also receive bee-friendly plants for the children taking part in the sessions...
https://www.schoolfoodmatters.org/projects/honey-bee-programme
- Syngenta
Find a wealth of Biology word searches here...
https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/860
SECONDARY RESOURCES LINKS:
- Royal Society of Biology
Are running a virtual event from the Zoological Society of London to give students the opportunity to meet a ZSL scientist.
To book a free 30-minute session on either Tuesday 6th, Wednesday 7th or Thursday 8th October 2020 go here...
https://www.rsb.org.uk/events?event=3126
- iSpot Share Nature ID guides
A range of free identification guides and other resources developed to help with biodiversity surveys. Includes trees, hedgerow plants, lichens, earthworms, dragonflies, amphibians and seaweeds...
https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/767
- BBSRC Science on the Farm poster
A series of free posters with accompanying teacher notes are available here...
https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1239
- BSPB
A film showing how innovation in plant breeding touches everyone's lives for the better...
https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1157