When is the programme used?

It is suggested that each activity should take the place of an hour-long science lesson. If one
9 activity is taught every two weeks, there is time within the school year to complete the whole programme. If you prefer, however, you can follow the example of those schools that teach topics over a two-year cycle: Let’s Think through Science!
9 are designed for use for seven- and eight-year-olds and Let’s Think through Science! 8 &
during the two years, as appropriate to each school’s curriculum map. If your class is in the
seven to eight years age group when these topics are taught (Year 3 in England and Wales; P4
in Scotland), the activities are still relevant and can still develop pupils’ thinking.
How should the pupils be grouped?
Let’s Think through Science! 8 & 9 is designed for use with all the pupils in a class.