Primary Science

KS1 • Ages 5-7

  • Animals

    Three short films exploring the science KS1 topic of animals, looking at different animal groups, and what they need to grow and survive.

    • KS1 • Ages 5-7

  • Minibeasts

    Three short films exploring the science KS1 topic of minibeasts, looking at their diverse characteristics and habitats and their extraordinary abilities.

    • KS1 • Ages 5-7

  • Space

    Three short films exploring the science KS1 topic of space, looking at Earth, the Solar System and how we explore space.

    • KS1 • Ages 5-7

  • Seasons

    Three short films exploring the science KS1 topic of seasons, looking at what they are, what causes them and how they vary around the world.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • KS1 • Ages 5-7

  • Exploring plants and their habitat

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

    • 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.

    • KS1 • Ages 5-7

  • Spring, summer, autumn, winter

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

    • 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.

    • KS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11

KS2 • Ages 7-11

  • Planet Create - Classroom Challenges

    A series of exciting classroom challenges to support the environment and the world around us, hosted by a variety of famous faces.

    • KS2 • Ages 7-11
    Planet Create logo

  • Forces and electricity

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

    • 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.

    • KS2 • Ages 7-11

  • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  • Terrific Scientific

    Resources focused on a series of practical classroom investigations linked to the curriculum.

    • KS2 • Ages 7-11
    Presenter Naomi Wilkinson and three children. The children are rolling a marble down a sheet of rolled card onto a wooden table.

  • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  • Blue Planet Live

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

    • 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.

    • KS2 • Ages 7-11

  • House of Sound

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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • KS2 • Ages 7-11

  • Natural world of plants and wildlife

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

    • 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.

    • KS2/KS3 • Ages 7-14

  • Super Movers: Science collection

    All of Super Movers Primary Science videos in one place.

    • KS2 • Ages 7-11