Empiribox provides a complete set of learning resources, together with regular CPD training (termly for KS2, annually for KS1) and all the equipment needed each term to deliver practical lessons every week.
The Learning Resources for each Programme of Study (PoS), mapped to the National Curriculum, include:
CPD Session at the beginning of each PoS
Termly Scheme of Work
Individual Weekly Lesson Plans including an initial and end of term assessment lesson
Lessons Plans differentiated by Year Group and with specific skills foci (Planning, Data or Evaluation)
Photos of all equipment for easy identification
Editable PowerPoint presentations to accompany each Lesson Plan
Comprehensive Health and Safety Assessments for each lesson
Support videos of each investigation for teacher review
Lesson Support Materials, including teacher guides for non-science specialists
Assessment Tests and Marksheets to support pre- and post-test measurements of progression and attainment
Cross-Curricular ideas, particularly for English and Maths, but including History, Art, D&T and other subjects where relevant
All the equipment needed for each lesson for pupils to work in pairs or small groups as relevant, packed in individual Gratnells trays for easy lesson management
Stock control and equipment management to support the Science Co-ordinator
Please find below examples of the learning resources we provide.
Key Stage 1 System Overview – Sample Download
Key Stage 2 Curriculum Map – Sample Download
KS1 Lesson Plan – Toys (Physics) – Sample Download
Year 3 Lesson Plan – Sound/Planning skills – Sample Download
Year 3 Powerpoint – Sound/Planning skills – Sample Download
Year 4 Lesson Plan – Evolution/Data skills – Sample Download
Year 4 Powerpoint – Materials/Data skills – Sample Download
Year 5 Lesson Plan – Materials/Planning skills – Sample Download
Year 5 Powerpoint – Animals/Planning skills – Sample Download
Year 6 Lesson Plan – Light, Earth & Space/Evaluation skills – Sample Download
Year 6 Powerpoint – Light, Earth & Space/Evaluation skills – Sample Download
Risk Assessment – Light, Earth and Space – Sample Download
Assessment tools – Start of term – Knowledge – Core – Sample Download
Assessment tools – Start of term – Knowledge – Extension Teacher Guide – Sample Download
Assessment tools – Start of term – Planning Skill – Core – Sample Download
Assessment tools – Start of term – Planning Skill – Extension Teacher Guide – Sample Download
Assessment tools – End of term – Knowledge – Core – Sample Download
Assessment tools – End of term – Planning Skill – Advanced – Sample Download
Lesson Video – Habitats – Sample Download
Lesson Video – Materials – Sample Download
Below is a list of the Programmes of Study covered by an Empiribox subscription:
KS2: Twelve terms over 4 years
Physics | Chemistry | Biology | |
Forces and Magnetism | States of Matter | Plants & Photosynthesis | |
Sound | Properties & Changes of Materials | Animals including Humans | |
Electricity | Rocks | Living Things & Evolution | |
Light | Irreversible Changes | Habitats | |
KS1: Six terms over 2 years | |||
Changing Materials | |||
Habitats | |||
Mixtures and Potions | |||
Our Living Earth | |||
Plants and Trees | |||
Toys |