In this issue: Hatching chick - a spring themed activity, Information on managing and using your school pond, Our new freshwater food chains activity, Username and password information and much more.

An activity where children make an Easter card that incorporates a simple (first class) lever.

This document provides guidance on how to safely: collect, keep and release frog tadpoles.

This summer we get creative with some colour chemistry, learn how to raise caterpillars and butterflies, dissect some owl pellets and learn how to work safely with micro-organisms. There's also details of some free CPD from the Getting Practical programme and some of the more interesting calls to the helpline.