This term we showcase an investigation making models of pond skaters and take a closer look at the amazing woodlouse. We also examine the new National Curriculum for Design and Technology with food in the Primary Curriculum, as well as a first look at the new edition of ASE - Be Safe.

In this issue you will find some tips about our competition marble keep-y-uppy, a life cycles idea from ASE, Gaynor Weaver talks about observing, drawing and discussing, safe information, Bristol ChemLabs and British Science Week.

This term we take a look at keeping tadpoles, guinea pigs and other small mammals in schools and give few tips on teaching forces. We also reflect on a hundred years of the Association for Science Education.

Information relating to leading science across your school. The document contains helpful tips and useful contact details.