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Teaching Science through Stories

Looking for inspiration for science activities in the classroom? This site has some great ideas taking stories as a starting point. Well worth exploring.

5-11 year olds
Teachers

World War 1 Medal Stories

Read the stories of six people who were awarded medals in World War 1. Not too wordy.

7-14 year olds
Pupils

The Story of Africa - Slavery

Here this BBC site examines the history of the slave trade from its roots to the time when it ended.

14-18 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy

Read along or watch with signing this animated, rhyming story of Hairy Maclary.

4-7 year olds
Pupils

The Great War

An exhibition from the Public Record Office on the First World War. There are six different investigations which tell the story of the war. Original sources have been chosen to highlight the role of important events. Excellent!

11-18 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Oh No, George!

Read along with this amusing story of George the dog who wants to be good but finds it very difficult.

3-5 year olds
Teachers, Pupils, Parents

The Treasure Map

An animated story about children who find a treasure map. Great as a story or it could be used as a story writing idea. Good also for following directions. Best in full screen mode.

5-7 year olds
Pupils

Aesop's Fables

Forty of Aesop's best-known fables are brought to life in adaptations for children. Each story is five minutes long and read by an all-star cast including Brenda Blethyn, Richard E Grant, Jane Horrocks and Alison Steadman.

5-9 year olds
Pupils

The Story of Buddha for Children

A straightforward story of the life of Sakyamuni Buddha which you can print off and colour if you wish.

7-11 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Transport Spot the Difference

Our fun spot the difference transport game is based on the classic puzzle game which will challenge your observational skills and help your concentration. Can you find all the small differences between eight similar pairs of pictures?

5-9 year olds
Pupils
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