Curriculum - The World Around Us
Science Through Stories
Hear how teachers have used Anything’s Possible to initiate scientific enquiry.
Anything's Possible!
This resource (sent to schools in 2005) was developed for all Primary Schools across Northern Ireland.
Watch an online storytelling session.
Curriculum - Science Through Stories
Anything's Possible! read by Adam Dougal
Local actor Adam Dougal takes you through an enchanting version of the story Anything's Possible!
Science through Stories
Opportunities for scientific enquiry can be found in any story. Here are some examples that were used for World Book Day that can be used by teachers across all key stages of the primary school.
Elmer - Foundation Stage - How Easy Is It To Hide?
Rosie's Hat - Foundation Stage - Why Do Things Move?
Horrid Henry Rocks - Key Stage 1 - What Materials Can Horrid Henry Use To Help Block Out The Sound?
The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch - Key Stage 1 - How Can Mr Grinling Get His Lunch Quickly?
The BFG - Key Stage 2 - Can You Make Your Own Fizzy Potion?
Charlotte's Web - Key Stage 2 - Why Do Spiders Not Stick To Their Own Webs?
SEN and Inclusion
Science through Stories
Stories are an engaging way to spark thinking about science. These stories have been developed for Key Stage 3 learners with cognitive difficulties. Each topic has both a fictional and a factual version of the story. This allows for repetition of key ideas and also caters for differing preferences.