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In this series of short animated films, pupils are introduced to some key scientific concepts.

Pupils are encouraged to expand their learning with ideas for experiments and to explore further lines of scientific enquiry.

Suitable for teaching science at KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and First and Second Level in Scotland.

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How are shadows made? video

What are shadows? How are they made? What factors affect their size and shape? Let’s explore shadows in more detail – and learn how to turn your shadow into a clock!

How are shadows made?

Changing environments. video

This film explains how important environments are, what factors can change the conditions of different environments and how that can affect the things living in them.

Changing environments

What is inheritance? video

This film explains how inheritance works in humans, animals and plants, and explores how humans use inheritance to their advantage, to produce animals and plants that are more productive.

What is inheritance?

How do ecosystems work? video

This film explains the difference between biotic and abiotic, terrestrial, freshwater and ocean water ecosystems and looks at the effect of weather.

How do ecosystems work?

What are air and water resistance? video

This film explains the difference between water and air resistance and demonstrates examples of how resistance plays a part in our everyday life.

What are air and water resistance?

Day and night. video

This film explores the difference between day and night and demonstrates how the rotation of the earth's axis contributes to making seasons such as summer and winter.

Day and night

Mechanisms. video

This film explains what a mechanisms are, using examples of where they are used and how they make our lives easier.

Mechanisms

What should I do with my rubbish? video

This film explains the impact waste is having on our planet and how we can work to reduce our rubbish to make a difference.

 What should I do with my rubbish?

How to use scientific equipment. video

This film explains how we can use science equipment to develop our scientific abilities.

How to use scientific equipment
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Where Next?

Bitesize: KS2 Science

Use these Bitesize resources to set homework, independent study tasks or to consolidate learning for your pupils.

Bitesize: KS2 Science

Bitesize

Use these Bitesize resources to set homework, independent study tasks or to consolidate learning for your pupils.

Bitesize

Newsround

The latest news stories from Newsround to share in the classroom.

Newsround
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