In this issue - 'Practical science – why it’s worth the effort!' - a message from the CLEAPSS Director, tips for “Working scientifically” in the new National Curriculum and updated guidance on keeping alpacas and llamas.

In this issue we investigate how water gets from the soil to the top of a plant, solar kits for learning about electricity and renewable energy, and launch the 'Falling seeds and biscuits' Primary Competition. There's also an important safety alert about using high powered batteries in circuit work and advice on chemical storage.

In this special 20th anniversary edition we examine the qualifications needed for teaching Food Technology, provide hints and tips for growing seeds and share an exciting idea sent to us by a school for teaching children about the skeleton using dog biscuits.

This pack contains materials associated with the 2013 - Falling seeds and biscuits, PST competition.