A practical activity where children measure each other, calculate different body proportions and compare their data to that of Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man.

In this terms issue we outline some experiments to find out which bird food mixtures are best for hungry birds, review good practice for rearing chicks in light of bird flu and look at safe ways to introduce primary pupils to microorganisms. There is also an introduction to resources from the FSA that could could be an interesting way to introduce the topic of food allergies.

This term we prepare for November with some safety advice for fireworks and a safe recipe for slime. We introduce two new projects, the Primary Science Quality Mark and Getting Practical. There's also a few tips on developing your school grounds.

In this issue we look at a beekeeping primary school and other opportunities for learning out of doors and some health and safety advice for visits from secondary school science teachers. There are updates to how you will be required to label any chemicals you have and a recipe for slime!