Hands On Minds On is a series of three books for use in science and technology at the junior, middle and upper levels of primary school. Each book contains 35 units which are organised as double-page spreads:
"Hands On" is a reproducible page for students, providing practical activities for designing and making
"Minds On" is the facing page for teachers, providing suggestions for approaching the topic, carrying out the activity, and developing the scientific principles and concepts underlying the activity. It also gives activities for further investigations, and for home and extension.
 
Hands On Minds On is a practical and versatile resource which allows children to explore science through enjoyable designing and making activities.
Book 1: Junior Level
Book 2: Middle Level
Book 3: Upper Level
 
Dr Rod Francis is a senior lecturer in science education at Wagga Wagga campus of Charles Sturt University. He is the author of many articles on science and technology and has been running enrichment programs for primary science and technology students.
 
Ruth Perris is a former K-2 science and technology consultant and classroom teacher, and is currently K-12 science consultant at the Directorate of Teaching and Learning, Department of School Education, Riverina.