In this issue: Looking inside our Earth, choosing the right modelling material, making good observations, plaster of Paris, using a hand model.

This document provides guidance on: making, equipping and using a mud kitchen.

Guidance on the safety measures you'll need and good recipes to make.

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.