Podcasts
The Science of Rainbows
Exploring how light and water droplets create rainbows, the order of colours, the science of refraction, and myths and facts about rainbows.
Science
Digital Detectives: Online Safety and Digital Footprints
A Year 4 lesson about online safety, understanding digital footprints, protecting personal information, and behaving kindly and responsibly online.
Computing
Stone Age: From Rocks to Farming
An exploration of how humans lived, invented, and evolved during the Stone Age, from nomadic hunters to settled farmers building villages like Skara Brae.
History
Evolution of Human Communication
A KS2 exploration of how human communication evolved from early gestures and sounds to speech, writing, and modern language systems.
Science
Understanding Big Numbers and Factorials
An engaging exploration of how quickly numbers grow using factorials, illustrated through shuffling cards and understanding possibilities.
Maths
Myths and Legends: Magical Creatures and Lessons
KS1 topic exploring famous mythical creatures, their stories, and the lessons they teach about courage, kindness, and imagination.
English
Exploring the Universe: Gravity, Time, Quantum, and the Big Bang
Introducing children to the universe, gravity, space-time, time travel, quantum theory, string theory, the Big Bang, black holes, and the idea that we are made of stardust.
Science
Introduction to Space and the Universe
Introduces space and the universe, covering the Solar System, Earth’s rotation and seasons, key scientists, and common space myths and misconceptions.
Science
Biological Symbiosis: Types and Importance
Explains symbiosis and its types—mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism—with examples, activities, and emphasis on their role in ecosystem balance.
Science
The Life and Growth of Tiger Cubs
Summarises tiger cub life for KS1, covering their birth, growth, diet changes, survival needs, and the mother’s vital role in protection and hunting lessons.
Science
The Viking Age: Life, Travel, and Legacy
Explores the Viking Age, covering their roles as warriors, farmers, traders, and explorers, daily life, beliefs, language, runes, and lasting cultural influence.
History
Year 4 Geography: World Knowledge
Summarises Year 4 Geography, covering world regions, landmarks, climate, settlements, resources, and essential mapping and fieldwork skills.
Geography