Primary Science

KS1 • Ages 5-7

  • The life cycles of plants and trees

    A collection of short science videos for primary schools explaining plant life cycles and the living processes plants support.

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      KS1 • Ages 5-7
  • Plants

    Three short films for 5 to 7 year olds exploring plants: identifying plants and categorising them; the parts of a plant; pollination and seed dispersal.

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      KS1 • Ages 5-7
  • The world around us

    This series of short films for primary schools contains concise explanations of a variety of science topics.

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      KS1 • Ages 5-7
  • Exploring plants and their habitat

    A fun series of films exploring the incredible science behind plants.

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      KS1 • Ages 5-7
  • The animal kingdom

    We've assembled the best animal videos for a KS1 Science level to get students excited about animals, their classifications and how they adapt to their habitats.

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      KS1 • Ages 5-7
  • Spring, summer, autumn, winter

    A series of spectacular clips exploring British plants, animals and landscapes through the four seasons.

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      KS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
  • Exploring electricity, sewage and how various materials are made

    A collection of clips in which students meet an animated cat who sends them off on incredible journeys exploring materials, science and discovery.

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      KS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11

KS2 • Ages 7-11

  • Forces and electricity

    Presenters Mwaksy Mudenda and Greg Foot use demonstrations, experiments and animations to investigate forces and electricity.

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      KS2 • Ages 7-11
  • The wonders of space

    A group of children aged five and six, and their families, marvel at the wonders of space.

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      KS2 • Ages 7-11
  • Explorers

    This animated series offers an introduction to the lives of five explorers, as well as providing a number of cross-curricular learning opportunities.

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      KS2 • Ages 7-11
    Illustration of Robert Falcon Scott's journey to the South Pole. 5 men dressed in fur coats/boots/hats/gloves standing in snow and holding a Union Jack flag.
  • Scientific exploration, explanation and expansion

    A series of short animated films explaining some of important concepts for pupils studying science at KS2 level in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 2nd Level in Scotland.

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      KS2 • Ages 7-11
  • Experiments in controlled environments

    In this series of short films pupils are introduced to some key learning points in the KS2 science curriculum through a variety of engaging experiments.

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      KS2 • Ages 7-11
    2 men performing an experiment using bottle with balloons on top of them. They are sat at a workbench and wearing a yellow t shirt and a green shirt.
  • Scientists and their discoveries

    A series of video providing an insight into some of the world's most famous scientists, and some of the biggest discoveries ever made in science.

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      KS2 • Ages 7-11
  • Blue Planet Live

    A celebration of marine life around the globe to explore the health of our oceans.

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      KS2 • Ages 7-11
  • Biological processes of the human body

    A series of short biology films for primary schools that demonstrate the amazing processes that go on inside each and every one of us.

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      KS2 • Ages 7-11
  • House of Sound

    Fran Scott and Greg Foot explore the science of sound, music and musical instruments.

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      KS2 • Ages 7-11
  • Famous inventors and scientists

    From Archimedes to Faraday, Dick and Dom explore the work of some of the most important inventors and scientists in history.

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      KS2 • Ages 7-11
  • Earth, space and the solar system

    A collection of down-to-Earth facts about our planet and its place in the solar system for KS2 Science.

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      KS2 • Ages 7-11
  • Natural world of plants and wildlife

    This series looks at seven important lessons from the natural world.

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      KS2/KS3 • Ages 7-14
  • Biology with Dr. Chris van Tulleken

    Doctor and presenter Chris van Tulleken introduces some handpicked Biology clips from the BBC archive for use in the classroom.

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      KS2/KS3 • Ages 7-14
  • Super Movers: Science collection

    All of Super Movers Primary Science videos in one place.

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      KS2 • Ages 7-11