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Welcome to Millgate House Education

Millgate House Education brings you innovative ideas for teaching, learning and assessment in science, mathematics and English, underpinned by realistic classroom-based research.

We are the home of Concept Cartoons®, Active Assessment and the PUPPETS Project.Our engaging courses, projects and resources make a positive impact in classrooms worldwide.

To support our professional development programmes, we publish original resources that give direct support to teachers working with early years, primary and secondary pupils. All of our resources:

engage learners

help them to develop their subject understanding

value the voice of the learner as well as that of the teacher.

Millgate House Education cannot accept any responsibility for any disruption to, or loss of, data which may occur when using this material.

To find out more follow the links on this sample CD.

Alternatively you can email us, follow us on twitter or call +44 (0)1270 764314.

Twitter: @MillgateHouseEdwww.millgatehouse.co.uk

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1. Continuing Professional Development2. Concept Cartoons in Science Education3. Concept Cartoons in Mathematics Education4. Concept Cartoons in English Education5. Concept Cartoons in Science Education 26. Science Questions Concept Cartoon Stories7. Concept Cartoons Talking Sport and Fitness8. Active Assessment in Science9. Active Assessment in Mathematics10. Active Assessment in English11. Discovery Dog12. Problem Pup

13. Spellbound Science14. It’s not fair, or is it?15. Made you look, made you think, made you talk16. Look, think, talk17. Science Enquiry Games18. Science Stories19. Sunshine, shadows and stone circles20. Maths on Fire21. Rational Food22. Rosie Stories23. Meet the Team

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CPD

‘I just wanted to say a huge thank you! Your brilliant workshop was inspirational. So many of the delegates commented on how it has made them question their own current classroom practice. They also mentioned that they will reflect on the points and questions raised during the workshop when promoting science enquiry with their own classes.’

Millgate House Education CPD courses are designed to meet the individual needs of groups, schools and clusters of schools. Our aim is to provide support that is quick and simple to implement, and makes a noticeable difference for teachers and learners.

We have developed and managed several national professional development programmes that have had a significant impact on teaching, learning and assessment in schools, in the UK and beyond. These include the ConCISE project, the Active Assessment project and the PUPPETS project.

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Review : ‘This deceptively simple strategy transforms the way learners engage in their lessons and promotes more effective teaching, learning and assessment in science.’

Created by Brenda Keogh and Stuart Naylor, Concept Cartoons have been thoroughly researched in classrooms around the world. Simple cartoon-style drawings present learners with common misconceptions that generate discussion, promote science enquiry and develop understanding of science ideas. They are remarkably easy to use in the classroom as a part of normal teaching.

The book and CD contain 120 Concept Cartoons covering the main areas of science. Background text, written in pupil-friendly language, is available for each Concept Cartoon. This suggests possible follow up activities and explains the science behind the different alternatives and possible answers.

Website link: http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/ccsbcd

Age Range – 8-14 Format – available as a book and interactive/writeable CD-ROMPrice Range – from £40.00 Translations – Welsh, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch and Swedish

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Concept Cartoonsin Mathematics Education

Review : ‘This deceptively simple strategy transforms the way learners engage in their lessons and promotes more effective teaching, learning and assessment in mathematics.’

Created by Brenda Keogh and Stuart Naylor, Concept Cartoons have been thoroughly researched in classrooms around the world. Simple cartoon-style drawings present learners with common misconceptions that generate discussion, promote purposeful activity and develop understanding. They are remarkably easy to use in the classroom as a part of normal teaching.

The book and CD contain 130 Concept Cartoons covering the main areas of mathematics. Background text, written in pupil-friendly language, is available for each Concept Cartoon. This suggests possible follow up activities and explains the maths behind the different alternatives and possible answers.

Website link: http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/maths/ccmbcd

Age Range – 8-14 Format – available as a book and interactive/writeable CD-ROMPrice Range – from £40.00 Translations – Swedish

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Review : ‘This deceptively simple strategy transforms the way learners engage in their lessons and promotes more effective teaching, learning and assessment in English.’

Created by Brenda Keogh and Stuart Naylor, Concept Cartoons have been thoroughly researched in classrooms around the world. Simple cartoon-style drawings present learners with common misconceptions that generate discussion, promote purposeful activity and develop understanding. They are remarkably easy to use in the classroom as a part of normal teaching.

The book and CD contain 104 Concept Cartoons covering the main areas of English. Background text, written in pupil-friendly language, is available for each Concept Cartoon. This suggests possible follow up activities and explains the English behind the different alternatives and possible answers.

Age Range – 8-14 Format – available as a book and interactive/writeable CD-ROMPrice Range – from £35.00

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Concept Cartoonsin English EducationConcept Cartoons

in Science Education 2If you like our original science Concept Cartoons, you’ll love this new set due out in 2013. More ideas to discuss and more challenge!

Created by Brenda Keogh and Stuart Naylor, Concept Cartoons have been thoroughly researched in classrooms around the world. Simple cartoon-style drawings present learners with common misconceptions and generate discussion and argument. They are remarkably easy to use in the classroom as a part of normal teaching.

The book and CD contain 128 Concept Cartoons covering the main areas of Science. Background text, written in pupil-friendly language, is available for each Concept Cartoon. This suggests possible follow up activities and explains the Science behind the different alternatives and possible answers.

Age Range – 11-16 Format – available as a book and interactive/writeable CD-ROMPrice Range – from £40.00

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Science QuestionsConcept Cartoon Stories

Review: ‘They are simple and engaging and get young children engaged in science investigations that relate to their everyday lives.’

The Science Questions stories are Concept Cartoons for 5-8 year olds. The CD has 16 narrated stories about problems faced by a group of young friends covering different aspects of science.

The stories contain a starting point Concept Cartoon, ideas for investigations, background science in child-friendly language and questions and challenges to extend the activities. The CD is structured to help you get the most out of the stories and encourage the children to think, talk, plan, investigate and share their ideas. This resource includes 12 free teddy bears, and an information sheet on how these could be used in scientific investigations.

Website Link: http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/sqcd

Age Range – 5-8 Format – Interactive CD-ROM and 12 Teddy BearsPrice - From £30.00

http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/sqcd

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7. Concept Cartoons - Talking Sport & Fitness

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Concept CartoonsTalking Sport & Fitness

Review : ‘A brilliant and thought-provoking resource’

This all-new, innovative, science-focussed cross-curricular PDF resource, from Millgate House Education and the Association for Science Education, is full of topical problems about sport and fitness that include mathematics, history, geography and ethical issues.

Concept Cartoons are quick, simple and effective. They are designed to intrigue, and stimulate thinking. Concept Cartoons make concepts problematic, promote enquiry and provide an engaging stimulus for learning. Every Concept Cartoon is guaranteed to provoke ferocious discussion and leave learners wanting to find out more!

Website link: http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/cctsf

Age Range – 8-14 Format – printable PDF CD-ROMPrice Range – £20.00

http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/cctsf

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Review: ‘Everyone is talking about Assessment for Learning. Active Assessment helps you to put it into practice. It’s quick, it’s simple and it’s effective.’

Developed as part of our Active Assessment project that has transformed assessment in classrooms in the UK and beyond, this resource uses a highly creative approach to integrate assessment and learning in science lessons.

Thirty two different assessment strategies are illustrated through over 60 activity sheets. Highly interactive versions of the activities are included on the accompanying site licensed CD so that they can be printed out, used on a whiteboard and adapted for new contexts.

Website Link: http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/aas

Age Range – 8-14 Format – Book and interactive/writeable CD-ROM BundlePrice - £44.00 Translations - Welsh

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Active Assessmentin Science

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Active Assessmentin Mathematics


Developed as part of our Active Assessment project that has transformed assessment in classrooms in the UK and beyond, this resource uses a highly creative approach to integrate assessment and learning in mathematics lessons.

Thirty six different assessment strategies are illustrated through 108 activity sheets. Highly interactive versions of the activities are included on the accompanying site licensed CD so that they can be printed out, used on a whiteboard and adapted for new contexts.

Website Link: http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/maths/aam

Age Range – 8-14 Format – Book and interactive/writeable CD-ROM BundlePrice - £49.00

http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/maths/aam

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Active Assessmentin English


Developed as part of our Active Assessment project that has transformed assessment in classrooms in the UK and beyond, this resource uses a highly creative approach to integrate assessment and learning in English lessons.

Thirty four different assessment strategies are illustrated through more than 100 activity sheets. Highly interactive versions of the activities are included on the accompanying site licensed CD so that they can be printed out, used on a whiteboard and adapted for new contexts.

Website Link: http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/english/aae

Age Range – 8-14 Format – Book and interactive/writeable CD-ROM BundlePrice - £49.00

http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/english/aae

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Discovery Dog

Review: ‘The stories and puppets are a perfect combination to get children thinking, talking and doing science.’

Naughty Nora is a mischievous little puppy. She creates problems that her uncle, Discovery Dog, tries to solve. The children are invited to help solve the problem by carrying out different kinds of science enquiry. The highly motivating materials help children to learn about science and how to carry out investigations. Your children will be captivated.

Discovery Dog and Naughty Nora hand puppets are based on the characters in the stories. Discovery Dog is for adults and Naughty Nora is suitable for children. The puppets bring the characters in the stories alive and help children to share their ideas about how to solve the problems.

Website Link: http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/ddp

Age Range – 5-7 Format – Resource pack of 2 animated CD-ROMs with printable Price - £99.00 planning boards, 2 Storybooks and 2 puppets

http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/ddp

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Problem Pup

Review: ‘Problem Pup is irresistible to children, as are his little friends Sam and Serena.’

Problem Pup gets young learners engaged in science exploration. Similar to the Discovery Dog series, the CD consists of 6 beautifully animated and narrated stories. There are also ideas for free exploration, directed play and key questions, accessible through extra screens on the CD. Printable planning boards accompany each story. All the resources, teachers’ notes and boards are downloadable directly from the CD.

Problem Pup, Sam and Serena puppets are based on the characters in the stories. They are suitable for children’s hands, and Problem Pup can also be used by adults. The puppets bring the characters in the stories alive and help children to share their ideas about how to solve the problems.

Website Link: http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/ppp2

Age Range – 4-7 Format – Animated CD-ROM with three puppetsPrice - £55.00

http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/ppp2

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Spellbound Science

Review: ‘These are all the key ideas of science in an engaging set of stories, plus a resource bank of ideas for what to do next and background science.’

Spellbound Science creates problems for children to solve. These original stories provide starting points for scientific enquiry and help children to develop scientific understanding. Each story ends with a Concept Cartoon where characters argue about their ideas as a starting point for discussion.

The stories come with a bank of key science vocabulary, a range of ideas for different kinds of enquiries, key questions and background science in child-friendly language. The CD contains writeable planning and ideas pads to encourage children to focus on appropriate science ideas, with ‘drag and drop’ key vocabulary to support children with limited writing skills.

Website Link: http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/ss1

Age Range – 6-11 Format – Animated CD-ROMs and full colour planning books,Price - From £85.00 with puppets available linked to the stories

http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/ss1

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Example14. It’s Not Fair, or is it?

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It’s not fair,or is it?

Review: ‘A fantastic new resource that opens up a fresh way of looking at investigations and enquiry. Many great ideas to add to your own to make life easier for teachers and students alike!’

This book is about science enquiry. It describes different types of science enquiry, how they help with developing understanding and how children’s scientific enquiry skills develop. It will help you to broaden the range of science enquiries that your children experience.

It is for all primary teachers and student teachers who want to know more about science enquiry and how to make it purposeful, and for subject leaders who want to lead science effectively in their schools.

Website Link: http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/its-not-fair-or-is-it-book

Age Range – 3-11 Format – BookPrice - £25.00

http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/its-not-fair-or-is-it-book

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Example15. Made You Look

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Made you look, made youthink, made you talk

Review: ‘An innovative book and CD for developing observational, thinking and discussion skills in the early years; packed with engaging activities’

This eye-catching book is filled with delightful and easy-to-use starting points to encourage children to observe, think and talk. Children will enjoy exploring and developing their science ideas through an imaginative range of Active Assessment strategies – assessment for learning in science made manageable for young children.

Website Link: http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/myl

Age Range – 3-7 Format – Book and printable CD-ROM bundlePrice - £29.00 Translations - Welsh

http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/myl

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16. Look, Think, Talk

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Look, think, talk

Review: ‘Exciting new book with attention-grabbing activities to engage and inspire children.’

This eye-catching book is filled with delightful and easy-to-use starting points to encourage children to observe, think and talk. Children will enjoy exploring and developing their science ideas through an imaginative range of Active Assessment strategies – assessment for learning in science made manageable for middle and upper primary children.

Website Link: http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/ltt

Age Range – 7-12 Format – Book and printable CD-ROM bundlePrice - £29.00

http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/ltt

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Example17. Science Enquiry Games

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Science Enquiry Games

Review: ‘All you need for understanding the mechanics of science enquiry skills. They have never had so much fun learning about science enquiry.’

Science Enquiry Games are inspiring and motivating resources designed to help learners develop and consolidate their understanding of science enquiry. The photocopiable book contains strategies that can be used in various ways to help learners review and develop science enquiry skills.

Each strategy is based around games where learners get actively involved. At least two alternative approaches are presented for each strategy (e.g. students moving around the room version, or play on table top version).

Website Link: http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/seg812

Age Range – available for 4-7, 8-12, 11-14 years Format – Book and printable CD-ROM bundlePrice - £25.00 each Translations - Welsh

http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/seg812

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Science Stories

Review: ‘Two unusual and stimulating little books that are brimming with really engaging and thought-provoking ideas.’

These two little story books contain a range of science based stories about real life situations that are explored in very creative ways, with lovely follow up ideas to capture the imagination of children.

• Blood and Bones – stories of the living and the dead• Mud and Mountains – earthy stories from under your feet

Website Link: http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/little-books/sslb

Age Range – 7-11 Format – Set of two booksPrice - £10.00

http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/little-books/sslb

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Example19. Sunshine, Shadows & Stone Circles

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Sunshine, shadowsand stone circles

Review: ‘If you know Bob Kibble, this is him in a bottle; if you don’t, you can still experience his engaging professional development through this resource. It’s brilliant.’

This unique resource is packed full of inspiration and ideas about how to teach night and day, light and shadows, time and change. This cross-curricular resource also links to curriculum areas such as: astronomy with mythology, history, landscape, geography, mathematics, technology and social responsibility. It comes with accessible teachers’ notes to support your planning and your own understanding in this fascinating area of science.

The accompanying DVD contains supporting videos of Bob sharing ideas about using the resource, plus Activity Sheets and printable resources in PDF format.

Website Link: http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/sssc

Age Range – 8-13 Format – Book and DVDPrice - £25.00

http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/sssc

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Sunshine, shadowsand stone circles

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Maths on Fire

Review: ‘These puzzles really makes learners think, and what a challenge for them to try to create their own.’

Maths on Fire is based on the ever-popular matchstick puzzles. But there is far more to the puzzles than making shapes. These tricky little puzzles require lateral and creative thinking to find solutions. This makes them ideal for challenging learners in lots of contexts when teaching mathematics, and particularly useful for pupils who like to think creatively.

The book and CD has a collection of 66 engaging matchstick puzzles, generic questions to use with the puzzles, an A-Z of mathematical concepts, a guide to naming polygons and guidance on planning.

Website Link: http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/maths/mof

Age Range – 8-14 Format – Book and interactive/writable CD-ROMPrice - £12.50

http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/maths/mof

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Example21. Rational Food

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Rational Food

Review: ‘The enthusiasm the children demonstrate for the link between history, science and literacy, particularly when deciphering diary entries, never ceases to amaze me.’

The Rational Food resource pack is an outcome of the Rational Food project. It uses an imaginative cross-curricular approach to healthy eating, science and the history of World War II in primary and lower secondary schools. Using authentic archival material from the Rowett Research Institute, it traces how rationing in World War II relates to current issues about healthy eating.

It includes extensive teacher’s notes, photocopiable resources, imaginative video clips and printable resources on a DVD. The publication uses a highly creative approach, including many Active Assessment strategies, to challenge children’s ideas about nutrition and diet.

Website Link: http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/r

Age Range – 8-14 Format – Book, CD-ROM and DVD bundlePrice - £25.00

http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/science/r

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Example22. Rosie Stories

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Rosie Stories

Review: ‘It’s hard to find helpful resources to explore Humanist ideas alongside discussion of other beliefs in Religious Education. These little books are an excellent introduction.’

A series of three story books for children, giving a Humanist perspective on three important occasions in our everyday lives. They are an invaluable resource for teachers, parents and children.The three story book titles and the events they explain are:• Rosie Remembers – a story of a Humanist funeral.• Rosie on Camera – a story of a Humanist wedding ceremony.• James and Rosie’s Big Day – a story of a Humanist baby naming ceremony.

Website Link: http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/little-books/trs

Age Range – 7-11 Format – Set of three booksPrice - £10.00

http://www.millgatehouse.co.uk/little-books/trs

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