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Danny Nicholson (Science Fix book out now!!)
@dannynic.bsky.social
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SCITT ITE Science / Computing lecturer. STEM/Edtech CPD provider. Science teacher. Author. Google Certified Educator. Craft Beer, gaming and geek. Science Fix book for primary teachers out now.
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Had an enjoyable afternoon running a CPD webinar for the RSC x PSQM alongside Emma Twomey. Today's session looked at How to Build Progression in Science through Disciplinary Knowledge. Thanks to everyone who attended.

#psqm #science #cpd #scienceteaching #teachercpd
a computer screen showing a powerpoint presentation saying "how do i build progression through disciplinary knowledge" - with laptop and second screen
November 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Exciting news! Science Fix has been shortlisted in the Textbook category for the ASE Book of the Year Awards 2025 www.ase.org.uk/news/ase-boo...
science fix - shortlisted - ase book of the year
November 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Of course it's possible to bring James Bond back. The writers just need to watch some Buffy
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Key Dates in STEM for November

full list: www.sciencefix.co.uk/stem-calendar/

#stem #stemeducation #edusky
November 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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It's a pumpkin carving kind of day...
three carved pumpkins stabbing pumpkin with a knife
October 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Completed Ghost of Yotei, just short of 70 hours. Brilliant game. Loved it. Now feeling a bit lost.
screengrab. Sitting on a horse in a japanese wood, low sun. field of grass. cabin in distance. Menacing sky mountain top shrine, mount yotei in distance. sitting on cliffs, dark stormy night. Japanese castle in distance in mist
October 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Key Dates in STEM calendar, now revised and updated through 2026 www.sciencefix.co.uk/stem-calendar/

#edusky #stem #eduskyprimary #science #eduskyuk
preview of key dates in stem calendar 2026 - available to download
October 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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More snapshots of Ezo. #ghostofyotei
ghost of yotei screengrab - low sun leaving shadows from the trees ghost of yotei screengrab - mountain shrine, clear blue sky ghost of yotei screengrab - misty woodland - island in front of waterfall ghost of yotei screengrab - nighttime - mountains with snow
October 20, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Terry Pratchett. ‘Interesting Times’.
#edusky
“But I decided to give it up and make a living by the sword.” “After being a teacher all your life?” “It did mean a change of perspective, yes.” “But … well … surely … the privation, the terrible hazards, the daily risk of death…” Mr. Saveloy brightened up. “Oh, you’ve been a teacher, have you?” Terry Pratchett. ‘Interesting Times’.
October 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Halloween science ideas for the classroom, or to try at home

www.sciencefix.co.uk/2019/10/hall...

#science #stem #halloween #primaryscience
October 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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It's #AdaLovelaceDay today, celebrating the life of the worlds first computer programmer.

#womeninstem #stem
graphic showing ada lovelace - describing her life. "Often called the world’s first computer programmer, Ada Lovelace worked with Charles Babbage on his Analytical Engine — an early design for a general-purpose computer. In 1843, she wrote the first published computer program. She also imagined that computers could one day create music and art — not just calculate numbers. Her visionary ideas about the creative power of machines were a century ahead of her time and her notes inspired Alan Turing’s work on the first modern computers. "
October 14, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Already loving Ghost of Yotei. Is a gorgeous game.
October 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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When the school you're delivering training to is 5 minutes away from the home of football, you just have to swing past for a visit :)
leah williamson, by Northbanksy outside the emirates stadium
October 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Teachmeet BETT 2026 is fast approaching. It'll kick off a year long celebration of 20 years of Teachmeets. If you're planning on holding a Teachmeet next year, spread the word with the -#teachmeet20 hashtag.
#tmbett #bettshow #tmbett26
teachmeet bett 2026 is coming. Celebrating 20 years of teachmeets
October 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Super CIRCUITRY. Add a spark to science lessons and help pupils comprehend how electricity works, with these hands-on activities.
cdn.teachwire.net/e-mag/Teach-...
article from teach primary about teaching circuits
September 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Science For All - Useful bank of SEND resources for teaching science: scienceforall.shu.ac.uk

#uked #ukteaching #edusky
science for all website - showing send resources
September 29, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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I thought he'd be taller...
king charles as a teddy
September 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Newest book has finally arrived. Looking good @scholasticuk.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Today is the Autumn Equinox! The Northern Hemisphere begins its tilt away from the sun, marking the start of fall. Just like the spring equinox, 'equinox' means day and night are nearly equal in length worldwide. This signals the transition to shorter days and cooler nights.
September 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Is amazing the number of schools I've been in recently who don't realise they've been sent a free set of BBC Microbits. Especially academy schools where someone else in the trust might have ordered them. Check your cupboards everyone! There might just be a class set lurking there!
a bbc microbit
September 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Not bad. My Science/Tech Ed YouTube channel has just hit 1.5 million views :)

www.youtube.com/@DannyNichol...
1.5million views
September 17, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Starting a primary science teacher training course? Or just become a science lead? Science Fix is for you. Everything I cover on my ITE course and more.
#edusky #ukteaching #eduskyprimary
Science fix book surrounded by science practical equipment
September 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Another science lecture with @etscitt.bsky.social Exploring flowers, skittles in water and dunking biscuits! 😀
#science #primaryscience #primaryschoolteacher
skittles on a plate with water - colours forming bands and spreading a biscuit sitting in a beaker of water - investigating how long before it breaks a dissected flower showing the different parts - labelled.
September 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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I'm running a a CPD day at Colchester Zoo on Learning Primary Science Outdoors. Details here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learning-p...
#teachertraining #primaryscience
Learning primary science outdoors - cpd at colchester zoo. 21st april 2026
September 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Starring Jason Statham as The Bagpuss
September 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM