#ASEchat Archive
The Association for Science Education (ASE) promotes excellence in science teaching and learning. Follow #ASEchat Mondays at 3pm ET.
Monday February 22, 2016
3:00 PM EST
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:01 PM EST
and we are off! Q1
#ASEchat
top tips for primary science resources! my latest fav is
@whizzpopbangmag
magazine!
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:02 PM EST
@phizlab_SSP
welcome aboard!
#asechat
starting off with Q1 top tips for primary resource
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:04 PM EST
@priscigeeks
@whizzpopbangmag
My suggestion- spend a day at the
#ASEConf
exhibition talking to different organisations
#Q1
#ASEChat
stevethedoc1
Feb 22 @ 3:04 PM EST
@priscigeeks
#asechat
recently found pinterest, re pinning underway and starting to create own boards to organise my ideas/ finds etc
inspiring_sci
Feb 22 @ 3:04 PM EST
Old transparent tennis ball tubes make great 'giant' test tubes
#asechat
#primaryscience
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:04 PM EST
@ViciaScience
@whizzpopbangmag
Q1 lots of free stuff there and better to make face to face contact!
#asechat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:05 PM EST
@stevethedoc1
#asechat
Q1 love pinterest! free too
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:05 PM EST
@stevethedoc1
@priscigeeks
Pinterest and Peartrees - two solutions to the same problem?
#ASEChat
stevethedoc1
Feb 22 @ 3:06 PM EST
@inspiring_sci
#asechat
along with voss bottles in a variety of sizes, spoke with local bar that sells
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:06 PM EST
wow! great idea! never thought of that one ....
#addstoshoppinglist
!
#asechat
Q1
https://t.co/5cyBwwm7j4
inspiring_sci
Feb 22 @ 3:04 PM EST
Old transparent tennis ball tubes make great 'giant' test tubes
#asechat
#primaryscience
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:06 PM EST
@priscigeeks
@whizzpopbangmag
So what is the 'best' free stuff that can be collected from
@theASE
conferences?
#ASEChat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:07 PM EST
voss bottles?
#asechat
Q1 - learning so much already!
kulvinderj
Feb 22 @ 3:08 PM EST
Linnean society have some free posters and some topic boxes too. Just pay postage back for them
@priscigeeks
#asechat
CCS_PhizLab
Feb 22 @ 3:08 PM EST
Q1
#asechat
@Phizzinews
https://t.co/GZvD1uZa9g
has lots of ideas for physics topics
Tracy_Tyrrell
Feb 22 @ 3:08 PM EST
@priscigeeks
I love going to TeachMeets for ideas of new resources
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:08 PM EST
@stevethedoc1
@inspiring_sci
Voss bottles new to me. Have they made it up north? Still on 1 litre lemonade bottles
#ASEChat
kulvinderj
Feb 22 @ 3:08 PM EST
STFC borrow the moon. Free rocks and they are literally out of this world! !
@priscigeeks
#asechat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:08 PM EST
@inspiring_sci
any / all / both tips for teachers and presenters!
#asechat
Q1
technologyfun
Feb 22 @ 3:09 PM EST
@priscigeeks
#asechat
Following ASE Conf I've provided curriculum links to many of my pri sci projects here:
https://t.co/KXAvzKZ77R
SciKathryn
Feb 22 @ 3:09 PM EST
@priscigeeks
#asechat
Science Sparks has loads of fab EY ideas, great for setting as home science challenges!
@ScienceSparks
stevethedoc1
Feb 22 @ 3:09 PM EST
@priscigeeks
#asechat
posh water from norway in stores and bars = VOSS
MrsDrSarah
Feb 22 @ 3:09 PM EST
@ViciaScience
@priscigeeks
@whizzpopbangmag
@theASE
Surely
@Bio_Joe
is the expert on this!!
#asechat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:09 PM EST
@Tracy_Tyrrell
not been to one here not sure I've seen a primary science one to be honest
#asechat
Q1 might have to start one!
margaretflem
Feb 22 @ 3:10 PM EST
#asechat
we love the Stem e-library lists
https://t.co/o69lqAY7Of
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:10 PM EST
oooo!
#addstolist
!
#asechat
Q1
https://t.co/3ZzHN1YwoQ
kulvinderj
Feb 22 @ 3:08 PM EST
Linnean society have some free posters and some topic boxes too. Just pay postage back for them
@priscigeeks
#asechat
Tracy_Tyrrell
Feb 22 @ 3:10 PM EST
@priscigeeks
@theASE
usually organise one per term - lots of ideas to borrow
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:11 PM EST
Teach meet Sheffield Thursday 25 Feb with strong primary input from Joelle and colleagues
@SLCDYN
#ASEChat
https://t.co/bouIWQb0CI
Tracy_Tyrrell
Feb 22 @ 3:08 PM EST
@priscigeeks
I love going to TeachMeets for ideas of new resources
#asechat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:12 PM EST
Amazing! been adding my own links to your resources for years - be good to see if they match!
#asechat
Q1
https://t.co/MuWnm53EqJ
technologyfun
Feb 22 @ 3:09 PM EST
@priscigeeks
#asechat
Following ASE Conf I've provided curriculum links to many of my pri sci projects here:
https://t.co/KXAvzKZ77R
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:12 PM EST
yep - lots of great stuff there
#asechat
Q1! love
@ScienceSparks
https://t.co/5IEfFDzQ0y
SciKathryn
Feb 22 @ 3:09 PM EST
@priscigeeks
#asechat
Science Sparks has loads of fab EY ideas, great for setting as home science challenges!
@ScienceSparks
margaretflem
Feb 22 @ 3:13 PM EST
@ViciaScience
@SLCDYN
@Tracy_Tyrrell
@priscigeeks
great idea we have an East Mids one coming up soon will find the link
#asechat
aaronaberry
Feb 22 @ 3:13 PM EST
@priscigeeks
try the STEM Centres; there's one in York packed with resources.
#asechat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:13 PM EST
Ah ha!!!
#asechat
Q1 too posh for me! ;-)
ThomasCarlPion
Feb 22 @ 3:13 PM EST
Got my SSR today - looks great - well done
@ViciaScience
- just need time to read it now!!
#asechat
SciKathryn
Feb 22 @ 3:13 PM EST
@priscigeeks
#asechat
Also love the sustainability resources free from The Pod, many cross-curricular. Find here:
https://t.co/cY1vRxo7iE
inspiring_sci
Feb 22 @ 3:13 PM EST
We find the Cambridge Brain box kits are consistently reliable for elec expts better than croc clips etc
#asechat
https://t.co/AaZLLALdxG
Tracy_Tyrrell
Feb 22 @ 3:14 PM EST
@priscigeeks
lots of free resources for primary habitats, soils and plants at Opal Surveys,
https://t.co/31raCiTs3Z
#asechat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:14 PM EST
yep lots of well organised stuff there - so handy to drop in search, get stuff and leave again!
#asechat
Q1
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:15 PM EST
@ThomasCarlPion
Congrats on magnificent article in March 16 SSR
#ASEChat
phizlab_SSP
Feb 22 @ 3:15 PM EST
#asechat
@priscigeeks
The National Physical Laboratory have some fab posters for measurement to support working scientifically
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:15 PM EST
oooo didn't know - need to know to share! can you send me the link
@ViciaScience
#asechat
Q1 and I will promote
stevethedoc1
Feb 22 @ 3:15 PM EST
@priscigeeks
#asechat
best one that is underused is those parents, love to hear of schools who approach them and say we never new we had...
Newmanphysics
Feb 22 @ 3:15 PM EST
@inspiring_sci
My own son and now nephews and nieces really love these kits. They support some great circuits
#asechat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:16 PM EST
and
@PracticalAction
#asechat
Q1
https://t.co/aOCg1Vz5S7
SciKathryn
Feb 22 @ 3:13 PM EST
@priscigeeks
#asechat
Also love the sustainability resources free from The Pod, many cross-curricular. Find here:
https://t.co/cY1vRxo7iE
anhalf
Feb 22 @ 3:17 PM EST
Resources..iop has great, free primary ppts and lesson ideas
#asechat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 3:17 PM EST
Teaching materials and their properties see these demo videos produced by
@RSC_EiC
https://t.co/fCXiTLXwlS
#asechat
Tracy_Tyrrell
Feb 22 @ 3:17 PM EST
@priscigeeks
And at Nature Detectives
https://t.co/i5zjIncpNY
#asechat
dannynic
Feb 22 @ 3:17 PM EST
.
@ViciaScience
@priscigeeks
@whizzpopbangmag
@theASE
SAPS were giving out USB sticks with lots of KS3/4 plant resources
#ASEChat
SciKathryn
Feb 22 @ 3:17 PM EST
#asechat
@Change4Life
SugarSmart app is good way 2investigate sugar content of packed lunches, great way 2practise maths skills thru science
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:17 PM EST
Pearltrees - a quick and easy way to collect and retrieve resource links from tonights
#ASEChat
Can share and contribute to collections
CCS_PhizLab
Feb 22 @ 3:17 PM EST
Hope to film some more 5 minute physics clips like this in the summer term
https://t.co/RkyoLKA7KL
would they be of use? Q1
#asechat
inspiring_sci
Feb 22 @ 3:17 PM EST
@Newmanphysics
Yes hey are great for all KS- we provide a sub-set of the kits for younger pupils
#asechat
kulvinderj
Feb 22 @ 3:18 PM EST
Woodland Trust is fab for free trees
https://t.co/Vqqbubsqag
has resources for identification of leaves trees etc.
#asechat
@priscigeeks
anhalf
Feb 22 @ 3:18 PM EST
Also, dig out the boxes from
@wellcometrust
such as Darwin and the sport one...poss gathering dust somewhere
#asechat
anhalf
Feb 22 @ 3:18 PM EST
Loads on YouTube, I'm a fan of bill Nye, science guy
#asechat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 3:18 PM EST
#Principia
space diary and teachers notes
https://t.co/wb3AkW7H1K
#asechat
phizlab_SSP
Feb 22 @ 3:19 PM EST
@GeologyLeics
Send out a fantastic Micropalaeontology Practical Kit to schools - great for identification and classification
#asechat
inspiring_sci
Feb 22 @ 3:19 PM EST
I have used lots of these
#primaryscience
resources on this Irish site- very hands on
https://t.co/Fve4psAepJ
#asechat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:19 PM EST
ooo yes and the fitness one with pedometers etc from the Olympics I think..?
#asechat
@WTeducation
Q1
https://t.co/lJw2M7RYPt
anhalf
Feb 22 @ 3:18 PM EST
Also, dig out the boxes from
@wellcometrust
such as Darwin and the sport one...poss gathering dust somewhere
#asechat
anhalf
Feb 22 @ 3:20 PM EST
And ask local businesses, they often have funding specifically for community projects
#asechat
inspiring_sci
Feb 22 @ 3:20 PM EST
@anhalf
we have used these in particular the magnetism one- really good. Loved the hovering butterfly demo- kids were amazed
#asechat
LessonToolbox
Feb 22 @ 3:20 PM EST
Great stomata pics here of tradescantia zebrina leaf. No stains needed! via
@CGSGBiology
#asechat
https://t.co/Jn9zqwOeWw
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:20 PM EST
@dannynic
@priscigeeks
@whizzpopbangmag
and
@SAPS_News
are eager to share plant science with primary sector. Become associate.
#ASEChat
phizlab_SSP
Feb 22 @ 3:20 PM EST
#asechat
Check out their website to request one
https://t.co/Sqw70mlI58
Psqm_HQ
Feb 22 @ 3:20 PM EST
#PSQM
have started to send out emails at least twice a month letting schools taking part in PSQM know about resources available
#asechat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:21 PM EST
if you have just arrived to
#ASEchat
we are on Q1 until 8.30 top tips for primary resources - so many fab ideas so far!
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 3:21 PM EST
Primary science resource pages from Y1-Y6, by topic
https://t.co/xa1eSiXVxy
#asechat
@STEMLearningUK
smt_houseal
Feb 22 @ 3:21 PM EST
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:21 PM EST
Primary science teach meet details for Sheffield 25 Feb
#ASEChat
https://t.co/xI647kblQd
Tracy_Tyrrell
Feb 22 @ 3:21 PM EST
@priscigeeks
@WTeducation
and keep your eyes peeled for The Crunch!
#asechat
dannynic
Feb 22 @ 3:21 PM EST
.
@priscigeeks
@WTeducation
That's the Get In the Zone stuff. Good resources :)
https://t.co/JIUYBVCCfa
#asechat
Psqm_HQ
Feb 22 @ 3:21 PM EST
#asechat
we also try to tweet about any resources that others may not have heard or thought about before
#prisci
#primaryscience
MarcNeesam
Feb 22 @ 3:22 PM EST
Learn Chemistry from
@RoySocChem
also has collections for
#primaryscience
#asechat
https://t.co/aUHVIRDlgf
including cross-curricular
anhalf
Feb 22 @ 3:22 PM EST
And pstt international conference, Belfast, June.. Will be amazing
#asechat
sarahpurplee
Feb 22 @ 3:22 PM EST
#asechat
don't forget to look out for
@wellcometrust
the crunch materials.
@SandfieldClose
are on wk 3 of
@EatLikeAChampUK
, ase smallpox
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:22 PM EST
ooooo new shiny things!!!
#asechat
Q1
Tracy_Tyrrell
Feb 22 @ 3:23 PM EST
@NeedhamL56
Loads on STEM library!
#asechat
inspiring_sci
Feb 22 @ 3:23 PM EST
Loads of demos and expts on this Australian site
https://t.co/UJMov2cr7N
love the idea of a 'surfing scientist'
#asechat
@surfnscientist
kulvinderj
Feb 22 @ 3:23 PM EST
@MarcNeesam
@RoySocChem
Cross curricular ideas are grateful as history linked too!
#asechat
Psqm_HQ
Feb 22 @ 3:23 PM EST
We think that it is important for schools to know about resources that they may not have thought about before
#asechat
anhalf
Feb 22 @ 3:23 PM EST
#asechat
heaps of resources , ideas etc etc on
https://t.co/EYR20l1ln3
, across prim phase
Tracy_Tyrrell
Feb 22 @ 3:23 PM EST
@anhalf
And 'They Might Be Giants' science and maths songs - isn't that right
@MarcNeesam
?
#asechat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:24 PM EST
@MarcNeesam
#asechat
Q1 LOVE your topic webs!!! been sharing loads since
@NickiDeane
told me about them!
Psqm_HQ
Feb 22 @ 3:24 PM EST
It creates a rich bank of resources that teachers can lean on or if they want to try something different
#asechat
dannynic
Feb 22 @ 3:24 PM EST
#asechat
lots of lesson ideas and resources on
@reachoutcpd
too
https://t.co/OuE7ZWMzf1
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:24 PM EST
Sorry-posted wrong link - there is primary science teach meet in London this Thursday and one in Sheffield!
#ASEChat
https://t.co/NAoFKaDKd9
sarahpurplee
Feb 22 @ 3:24 PM EST
don't forget
#asechat
mission x ,
MarcNeesam
Feb 22 @ 3:25 PM EST
The new
#globalexperiment
about properties of materials featuring
@astro_timpeake
is worth a look
https://t.co/JeC1m96QXc
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:26 PM EST
PAGES of primary resources on school science website
#ASEChat
https://t.co/Bes1ZiC9A4
Psqm_HQ
Feb 22 @ 3:26 PM EST
@anhalf
@priscigeeks
@ReachOutCPD
We have seen Reach out in many portfolios that have submitted Weve heard they can b very helpful.
#asechat
MarcNeesam
Feb 22 @ 3:26 PM EST
@Tracy_Tyrrell
@anhalf
#asechat
I had the video open to link as well!
#greatminds
https://t.co/T1qRALcDnT
margaretflem
Feb 22 @ 3:26 PM EST
@ViciaScience
@SLCDYN
@Tracy_Tyrrell
@priscigeeks
#asechat
details here in our latest newsletter
https://t.co/QFQNGf3Dms
kulvinderj
Feb 22 @ 3:26 PM EST
@sarahpurplee
Indeed. Mission x train like an astronaut. Free and fab.!!
#asechat
inspiring_sci
Feb 22 @ 3:26 PM EST
@Tracy_Tyrrell
@anhalf
@MarcNeesam
Sid the Science Kid on PBSkids -great source of sci songs for KS1 if you can access on you tube
#asechat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:27 PM EST
#asechat
last 5 mins for Q1 primary resources! some more from me! ESERO UK Tim Peake resources
https://t.co/njDKi1ie70
stevethedoc1
Feb 22 @ 3:27 PM EST
@ViciaScience
#asechat
and remember no bad resources just resources waiting for soemone to love them
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:28 PM EST
#asechat
last 3 mins for Q1 primary resources! some more from me!
@CLEAPSS_Primary
competition & FREE!
Psqm_HQ
Feb 22 @ 3:28 PM EST
@MarcNeesam
@RoySocChem
Loved the idea webs using
#science
with history.
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:28 PM EST
RHS organising Rocket Science to coincide with
@astro_timpeake
mission. Not too late to take part
#ASEChat
https://t.co/mxzgUcNrPv
MarcNeesam
Feb 22 @ 3:28 PM EST
Important to remember what a great resource school grounds can be for
#primaryscience
#asechat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:29 PM EST
#asechat
last 2 mins for Q1 primary resources! some more from me!
@pstt_whyhow
such as I can explain, stem trails, titanic science
Newmanphysics
Feb 22 @ 3:29 PM EST
@priscigeeks
#asechat
I got load of plastic test tubes,did a morning of red cabbage indicator & kitchen acids and alkali with feeder primary
phizlab_SSP
Feb 22 @ 3:30 PM EST
#asechat
@IAEGMOOH
I'm an engineer/scientist/astronaut get me out of here - an awesome programme to engage children with real engineers
Arakwai
Feb 22 @ 3:30 PM EST
Just about to suggest this! REALLY excited about it 🌱🚀🌱😀
#asechat
#rocketscience
https://t.co/n5d683okEA
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:28 PM EST
RHS organising Rocket Science to coincide with
@astro_timpeake
mission. Not too late to take part
#ASEChat
https://t.co/mxzgUcNrPv
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:30 PM EST
@stevethedoc1
you mean as well as the authors? Need oxygen of publicity. If you like something, tell people - via
#ASEChat
?
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:31 PM EST
right then - time to catch our breath and change topic
#asechat
Q2 what happens after a science mark tips for sustainability@
MarcNeesam
Feb 22 @ 3:31 PM EST
@phizlab_SSP
@IAEGMOOH
#asechat
Primary zone in March is on climate change (and
@RoySocChem
supported)
Tracy_Tyrrell
Feb 22 @ 3:31 PM EST
@priscigeeks
I think there are lots of fab resources out there - problem is letting everyone know
#asechat
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:31 PM EST
@Newmanphysics
@priscigeeks
Try onion, blackcurrant, spinach, turmeric as well - great indicators - soap for alkali
#ASEChat
stevethedoc1
Feb 22 @ 3:31 PM EST
@priscigeeks
@pstt_whyhow
#asechat
and do not forget the pupils themselves 'what do they want to explore and how?'
kulvinderj
Feb 22 @ 3:32 PM EST
In London. The science museum. Natural history museum. Free free and fabulous. Beaches for fossils and all sorts
#asechat
@priscigeeks
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 3:32 PM EST
Probably been mentioned already ..
@OPALnature
crowdsourced surveys to get children involved with the outdoors.
#asechat
Newmanphysics
Feb 22 @ 3:32 PM EST
#asechat
Get aluminium rod B&Q and rosin music shop when you are doing sound
https://t.co/ndteG3hdIk
also can get cheap decibel meters ebay
margaretflem
Feb 22 @ 3:32 PM EST
@MarcNeesam
#asechat
looking forward to the new science trails book from
@pstt_whyhow
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:32 PM EST
#asechat
Q2 surely twitter and Mondays 8-9 has to help?
Newmanphysics
Feb 22 @ 3:33 PM EST
@ViciaScience
@priscigeeks
#asechat
excellent idea. Isn'n universal indicator a mix of plant extract?
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 3:33 PM EST
@OPALnature
web link
https://t.co/D74B35D0gV
#asechat
Tracy_Tyrrell
Feb 22 @ 3:33 PM EST
@priscigeeks
I'd love to know how primary schools cope with staff turnover -seems like I am constantly having to train new staff
#asechat
Psqm_HQ
Feb 22 @ 3:33 PM EST
For those interested in circulating ur resources u can always ask
#psqm
. We are more than happy to let schools know whats available
#asechat
margaretflem
Feb 22 @ 3:33 PM EST
@MarcNeesam
@phizlab_SSP
@IAEGMOOH
@RoySocChem
#asechat
sounds very int
@SEEd_Edu
sarahpurplee
Feb 22 @ 3:34 PM EST
#asechat
q2, not going for gold helped, doing silver then gold, then the space education quality mark then Eco schools keeps science profile
primary_sci
Feb 22 @ 3:34 PM EST
Sorry I'm late!
#baby
#ASEchat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 3:34 PM EST
OPAL activities for winter
https://t.co/PXMVPWzGQv
#asechat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:34 PM EST
I think having realistic action plans help based on real quality assurance
#asechat
Q2
phizlab_SSP
Feb 22 @ 3:35 PM EST
#asechat
Smoke Machine (Maplin), Laser pen and trays covered in tin foil for big scale reflection of light
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:35 PM EST
great to have you! we are on Q2 sustainability of quality science after a science award
#asechat
Q2
https://t.co/qOXOmxBjRH
primary_sci
Feb 22 @ 3:34 PM EST
Sorry I'm late!
#baby
#ASEchat
sarahpurplee
Feb 22 @ 3:35 PM EST
#asechat
having a supportive headteacher has helped
@SandfieldClose
maintain and enhance their science provision
SciKathryn
Feb 22 @ 3:36 PM EST
Ooh, I'm a bit late for Q1, but just HAD to mention residential courses at
@STEMLearningUK
#asechat
Value for money no head can argue with!
GlamSci
Feb 22 @ 3:36 PM EST
#ASEchat
hi all, how is everyone doing tonight? Sorry I've just joined :)
phizlab_SSP
Feb 22 @ 3:36 PM EST
#asechat
I have just continued the process - looking at the gold criteria for how to be even better. There is always something to work on!
kulvinderj
Feb 22 @ 3:36 PM EST
@priscigeeks
Maintaining and moving on. Not losing the momentum and keeping an upward projection.
#asechat
MarcNeesam
Feb 22 @ 3:36 PM EST
@margaretflem
@phizlab_SSP
@IAEGMOOH
@RoySocChem
@SEEd_Edu
To clarify the zone is for
@imascientist
#asechat
chicolicokids
Feb 22 @ 3:37 PM EST
RT primary_sci Sorry I'm late!
#baby
#ASEchat
Newmanphysics
Feb 22 @ 3:38 PM EST
@ViciaScience
@priscigeeks
#asechat
wow, we are doing fluorescence at the moment and will be showing chlorophyll as one of the things
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 3:38 PM EST
Good idea Sarah, to focus on consecutive things, always the chance that they go Phew! DONE science!
#asechat
https://t.co/f1mz7DG9RK
sarahpurplee
Feb 22 @ 3:34 PM EST
#asechat
q2, not going for gold helped, doing silver then gold, then the space education quality mark then Eco schools keeps science profile
frcook
Feb 22 @ 3:39 PM EST
The arrival of School Science Review is hampering evening of report writing!
#asechat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:39 PM EST
#asechat
Q2 think they see it as longer term thing and that for some it is such a low profile that a year is not enough
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 3:39 PM EST
@GlamSci
with a twitter name like that, Welcome!
#asechat
phizlab_SSP
Feb 22 @ 3:40 PM EST
#asechat
Become a PSQM Hub and spread the PSQM love
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:41 PM EST
if you have just arrived we are in the middle of
#asechat
Q2 lots of amazing
#scipri
peeps sharing sustainability after a science award
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:41 PM EST
@priscigeeks
Q2 would teachers be interested in their own prof dev after sci mark e.g. as RSci or CSciTeach?
#ASEChat
kulvinderj
Feb 22 @ 3:41 PM EST
Important to keep the subject moving forward with new ideas resources and keep everyone energised.
@priscigeeks
#asechat
CLEAPSS
Feb 22 @ 3:41 PM EST
@ViciaScience
@Newmanphysics
@priscigeeks
we have new resources on indicators in primary
#asechat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:41 PM EST
#asechat
Q2 of course! what better way to develop others
@Psqm_HQ
https://t.co/9ygjNSvGRi
phizlab_SSP
Feb 22 @ 3:40 PM EST
#asechat
Become a PSQM Hub and spread the PSQM love
sarahpurplee
Feb 22 @ 3:41 PM EST
If you are successful in psqm there are loads of complimentary projects to work on - whole school workg tog
#asechat
https://t.co/ghEirxJLan
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:38 PM EST
tried any other awards after
@Psqm_HQ
or alongside such as
@EcoSchools
?
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:41 PM EST
@Newmanphysics
@priscigeeks
Now fluorescence of chlorophyll is impressive
#ASEChat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 3:41 PM EST
ha ha! not opened mine yet… looking forward to it after
#asechat
well done
@ViciaScience
Maths in science
https://t.co/k54TOg9wAu
frcook
Feb 22 @ 3:39 PM EST
The arrival of School Science Review is hampering evening of report writing!
#asechat
GlamSci
Feb 22 @ 3:41 PM EST
@NeedhamL56
thank you! I wanted to ask
#asechat
about what everyone is doing for outreach in STEM and how it's inclusive in all schools?
MarcNeesam
Feb 22 @ 3:41 PM EST
If science is not on a school development plan explicitly does it get the attention it needs?
#asechat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:42 PM EST
replying to correct typo
#asechat
Q2 :-)
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:43 PM EST
nope!
#asechat
Q2 needs focus from SLT as core but not the same as Eng/Ma
https://t.co/Q6699POr4d
MarcNeesam
Feb 22 @ 3:41 PM EST
If science is not on a school development plan explicitly does it get the attention it needs?
#asechat
phizlab_SSP
Feb 22 @ 3:43 PM EST
Think big and innovate - have a go at 'Let teachers Shine' competition to get funds and support keep moving on
#asechat
@shinetrustuk
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:43 PM EST
There are opportunities for STEM / Science clubs run with help of local Y7/8 students
#ASEchat
PriSciEarle
Feb 22 @ 3:43 PM EST
And a science Teachmeet for Pri and Sec in Bristol on Wed
#asechat
https://t.co/yhT1taNIYf
https://t.co/FdBKLYKAcj
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:24 PM EST
Sorry-posted wrong link - there is primary science teach meet in London this Thursday and one in Sheffield!
#ASEChat
https://t.co/NAoFKaDKd9
smt_houseal
Feb 22 @ 3:43 PM EST
how about STEM for little ones? i.e., anyone have a STEM lesson/resource for kindergarten?
#asechat
GlamSci
Feb 22 @ 3:44 PM EST
@NeedhamL56
as I'm a non-profit charity that supports schools stem outreach & not all schools are the same in the outreach
#ASEchat
kulvinderj
Feb 22 @ 3:44 PM EST
Campaign for school gardening is great as you get lots of free bits and it pushes you to best practice
#asechat
@priscigeeks
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:44 PM EST
have you got any room left on your letterhead ;-)
#asechat
Q2
https://t.co/1xFWeeVfdq
kulvinderj
Feb 22 @ 3:43 PM EST
@priscigeeks
@Psqm_HQ
@EcoSchools
we did the space quality mark. Also the food for life awards. Green tree awards. RHS awards
phizlab_SSP
Feb 22 @ 3:44 PM EST
@Psqm_HQ
#asechat
Just as beneficial process for the hub leaders - such inspiration from all the schools working so hard to move sci forward
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:44 PM EST
@GlamSci
@NeedhamL56
Have you a governor taking responsibility for this? Often parents are rich resource
#ASEChat
smt_houseal
Feb 22 @ 3:45 PM EST
@NeedhamL56
@GlamSci
and inclusive for all ages? anyone know good STEM activities for kindergarten?
#asechat
Psqm_HQ
Feb 22 @ 3:45 PM EST
@NickiDeane
I believe
#psqm
training session also do this! Group of schools all meeting up to share ideas.
#asechat
stevethedoc1
Feb 22 @ 3:45 PM EST
@smt_houseal
#asechat
check pinterest boards on web, look for Stem and EY or even kindergarden
sarahpurplee
Feb 22 @ 3:45 PM EST
#asechat
think in psqm submission there should be a what next box in section E to show it wont be just a 'done it -what next?'
CLEAPSS
Feb 22 @ 3:45 PM EST
@CLEAPSS
@ViciaScience
@Newmanphysics
@priscigeeks
- see our first Primary Practical Procedure - PP001
https://t.co/s8j6fjAsaA
#asechat
Psqm_HQ
Feb 22 @ 3:46 PM EST
@primary_sci
@priscigeeks
As well as the opportunity to reflect on what u r doing every step of the way Making u improve even more!
#asechat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:46 PM EST
#asechat
Q2 15 mins left! what are your sustainability tips for science leadership after a science award?
MarcNeesam
Feb 22 @ 3:46 PM EST
@SciKathryn
@priscigeeks
#asechat
is more evidence needed then to show the value of
#primaryscience
to school leadership? 1/2
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 3:47 PM EST
@GlamSci
think you’ll have to explain a bit more, tonight we have a primary science focus, is what you do for 1 and 2ndry?
#asechat
phizlab_SSP
Feb 22 @ 3:47 PM EST
#asechat
What about applying for Science team of the year at the
https://t.co/DQSPX0zm4x
? -
#fab_party
#opportunities4schools
sarahpurplee
Feb 22 @ 3:47 PM EST
#asechat
if really serious about science and it's future think about
@pstt_whyhow
nomination deadline july!
https://t.co/OSqzo4Klth
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 3:43 PM EST
Great idea, have your super professionalism recognised,
@theASE
#CSciTeach
post
#PSQM
https://t.co/isIjLJrGvJ
space_tom
Feb 22 @ 3:47 PM EST
#asechat
nice to see at least 4 tweeps with the Space Education Quality Mark in the conversation
https://t.co/u2l3c1SiTS
stevethedoc1
Feb 22 @ 3:47 PM EST
@sarahpurplee
#asechat
already encouraged to put Next steps in each reflection
ViciaScience
Feb 22 @ 3:47 PM EST
Definitely worth a look - professional guidance on dissection and indicators in primary science
#ASEChat
https://t.co/fwG5E3X9Vz
CLEAPSS
Feb 22 @ 3:45 PM EST
@CLEAPSS
@ViciaScience
@Newmanphysics
@priscigeeks
- see our first Primary Practical Procedure - PP001
https://t.co/s8j6fjAsaA
#asechat
Newmanphysics
Feb 22 @ 3:47 PM EST
@ViciaScience
@priscigeeks
#asechat
Using privet this year. Used in plant health if I remember previous discussion
https://t.co/r7Tnl1oSw5
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:47 PM EST
#asechat
Q2 tee hee!
https://t.co/lcxNR54tV1
kulvinderj
Feb 22 @ 3:45 PM EST
@priscigeeks
@Psqm_HQ
@EcoSchools
Always more room!! We will go vertical instead of horizontal! !
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:48 PM EST
of course! there are a lot of space ambassadors here too!
#asechat
Q2
MarcNeesam
Feb 22 @ 3:48 PM EST
@SciKathryn
@priscigeeks
#asechat
or is it that there is evidence but there needs to be more accountability in place? 2/2
primary_sci
Feb 22 @ 3:48 PM EST
anything that recognises excellent & embedded practice is excellent. Need to be more opportunities to share prisci practice
#asechat
phizlab_SSP
Feb 22 @ 3:48 PM EST
#asechat
Don't forget to share PSQM criteria with other curriculum subject leads in your schools - really useful guidance for any subject
SciKathryn
Feb 22 @ 3:49 PM EST
@MarcNeesam
Evidence that shows impact of quality science on lit/maths standards,pupil engagement or pupil wellbeing would be fab
#asechat
Psqm_HQ
Feb 22 @ 3:50 PM EST
#asechat
Do people know that they need to renew their
#psqm
award? Maybe this would help the sustainability?
stevethedoc1
Feb 22 @ 3:50 PM EST
@phizlab_SSP
and use that portfolio at every opportunity, school big screen, governors other network meetings...
#asechat
Joining__Dots
Feb 22 @ 3:50 PM EST
Excited about our new Flick, Click and Learn
#innovation
coming in March to help the less able :-)
#ukedchat
#asechat
#microlearning
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:51 PM EST
SNAP?
#asechat
Q2
@CollinsPrimary
;-)
https://t.co/18xtZVdrVr
SciKathryn
Feb 22 @ 3:49 PM EST
@MarcNeesam
Evidence that shows impact of quality science on lit/maths standards,pupil engagement or pupil wellbeing would be fab
#asechat
PsqmTurner
Feb 22 @ 3:51 PM EST
@stevethedoc1
@sarahpurplee
Just what I said too- but forgot the
#asechat
kulvinderj
Feb 22 @ 3:51 PM EST
@Psqm_HQ
Renewal is important. That helps ensure maintaining and moving forward. No time to sit on laurels
#asechat
@priscigeeks
primary_sci
Feb 22 @ 3:52 PM EST
#asechat
I think those doing great things in
#prisci
should share practice/CPD in local area and beyond.
Psqm_HQ
Feb 22 @ 3:52 PM EST
#asechat
After 3 years schools need to renew their award. Whether they stay at their current level or go up.
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:52 PM EST
One off science weeks can be a sign of not much science sadly too many have told me no sci in spring
#asechat
Q2
https://t.co/E1JHoeoT3I
kulvinderj
Feb 22 @ 3:48 PM EST
@priscigeeks
Ownership of award was for all and the staff feel that.No science week this year but they are planning there own events!!
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 3:52 PM EST
@smt_houseal
here is a map of progression in working scientifically from EYFS to Y1, some ideas here?
https://t.co/FlkCKBjldG
#asechat
Psqm_HQ
Feb 22 @ 3:53 PM EST
#asechat
This could help keep
#primaryscience
important within the school?
phizlab_SSP
Feb 22 @ 3:53 PM EST
@space_tom
#asechat
I think SEQM really compliments PSQM supporting cross curricular links and working with wider learning communities
PsqmTurner
Feb 22 @ 3:53 PM EST
@SciKathryn
@MarcNeesam
PSQM starting to collect imoact data on wider school outcomes
#asechat
stevethedoc1
Feb 22 @ 3:53 PM EST
@primary_sci
#asechat
just what PSQM gold requires under the Impact beyond the school gate, not just share but actually IMPACT
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:54 PM EST
is the most valuable thing created during
@Psqm_HQ
year I think
#asechat
Q2
MarcNeesam
Feb 22 @ 3:54 PM EST
@SciKathryn
#asechat
Something we are always looking at.
@Ofstednews
'maintaining curiosity' is a good start
https://t.co/y5d3yNca7L
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:54 PM EST
#asechat
Q2 great to hear
@primary_sci
https://t.co/t8oq6dFhi7
primary_sci
Feb 22 @ 3:50 PM EST
@Psqm_HQ
@priscigeeks
the reflection has been great. Ensuring continued excellence requires reflection and development.
PriSciEarle
Feb 22 @ 3:55 PM EST
Keeping the momentum of
#PSQM
going is easier if have a good buddy to help eg partner in other key stage
#asechat
@priscigeeks
@PsqmTurner
PsqmTurner
Feb 22 @ 3:55 PM EST
@priscigeeks
@Psqm_HQ
hubness is the answer
#asechat
GlamSci
Feb 22 @ 3:55 PM EST
@ViciaScience
thank you so much for your help
#asechat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:56 PM EST
such a big leap for some
#asechat
Q2 as a hub leader I focus on bridging that gap
#training
https://t.co/RvyyUuVypj
stevethedoc1
Feb 22 @ 3:53 PM EST
@primary_sci
#asechat
just what PSQM gold requires under the Impact beyond the school gate, not just share but actually IMPACT
PsqmTurner
Feb 22 @ 3:56 PM EST
@priscigeeks
@primary_sci
Hear hear!
#asechat
space_tom
Feb 22 @ 3:56 PM EST
@phizlab_SSP
#asechat
once you have PSQM then process for SEQM is a piece of cake (I hope). Think some can be scared by collecting evidence
primary_sci
Feb 22 @ 3:56 PM EST
@HMinnikinSpring
@priscigeeks
#asechat
me too. Has been hugely reflective and helpful in making sure student progress is at the centre
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:56 PM EST
haha! knew that word would creep in to common use one day
#asechat
Q2 'hubness' (my word!!!)
PsqmTurner
Feb 22 @ 3:57 PM EST
@PriSciEarle
@priscigeeks
And get newer members of staff involved- and keen TAs and a governor too
#asechat
Psqm_HQ
Feb 22 @ 3:57 PM EST
@primary_sci
@stevethedoc1
Silver is still a massive achievement! Maybe next time u can go for gold!
#psqm
#asechat
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:57 PM EST
#asechat
Q2
https://t.co/Qpk4KDmvWS
HMinnikinSpring
Feb 22 @ 3:52 PM EST
@Psqm_HQ
@priscigeeks
It would be great to see more schools renewing as it really helps to raise profile whilst taking part
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Feb 22 @ 3:57 PM EST
I should have, but I didn’t know this! very important for sustainability
#asechat
#PSQM
https://t.co/s6oCj4SlfC
Psqm_HQ
Feb 22 @ 3:52 PM EST
#asechat
After 3 years schools need to renew their award. Whether they stay at their current level or go up.
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:58 PM EST
that's amazing to be doing silver so soon! Twitter has been a great platform for you thought!
#asechat
Q2
https://t.co/SR2nfeiDSD
Psqm_HQ
Feb 22 @ 3:57 PM EST
@primary_sci
@stevethedoc1
Silver is still a massive achievement! Maybe next time u can go for gold!
#psqm
#asechat
primary_sci
Feb 22 @ 3:58 PM EST
@stevethedoc1
#asechat
but gold absolutely should require long term embedded practice. I look forward to achieving it in the future 👌
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:58 PM EST
#asechat
Q2 last 2 mins everyone - any last minute thoughts?
sarahpurplee
Feb 22 @ 3:59 PM EST
psqm does make you reflect on impact - which is vital for moving forwards in whatever subject you r doing
#asechat
https://t.co/T3CHvkMQlu
space_tom
Feb 22 @ 3:56 PM EST
@phizlab_SSP
#asechat
once you have PSQM then process for SEQM is a piece of cake (I hope). Think some can be scared by collecting evidence
kulvinderj
Feb 22 @ 3:59 PM EST
Next steps would be good or case studies of what schools did next?
@PsqmTurner
#asechat
@priscigeeks
priscigeeks
Feb 22 @ 3:59 PM EST
#asechat
Q2
https://t.co/wB9TngQjRo
primary_sci
Feb 22 @ 3:52 PM EST
@Psqm_HQ
@priscigeeks
have tried to do this through Twitter and website and have set up local 'prisci' cluster group. 1st meet this month!