In this activity, children will learn that harlequin ladybirds are an invasive alien species which have adapted to living in the UK
In this activity children learn how to identify different species of ladybirds and take part in scientific research.
In this activity children will have the opportunity to plan and set up a fair test investigation to test the strength of bamboo canes.
In this activity children question the evidence that we use plastic bags for 20 minutes to take our shopping home, but they take 1000 years to degrade
The Gaia space telescope will make the largest, three-dimensional map of our Galaxy by surveying more than a thousand million stars. Gaia will...
A detailed study of the importance of copper as a trace element in our diet. Virtually every cell in the body utilises copper and - together with...
An introduction to the extraction, purification and recycling of copper. These downloadable PDF resources explore how copper can be extracted from...
A cartoon story showing the surprising impact of copper in our everyday lives. Jack and Emma know a surprising amount about copper and the way it...
A detailed study of the role of copper in electrical motors, transformers, transmission through the grid. Electricity is not a primary energy source...
Copper is one of the most recyclable metals - investigate the science and environmental benefits behind recycling. The resource explores why copper...
In this activity children investigate the preferred habitat of slugs to explain why a slug would move to a new habitat.
In this activity children learn about traditional vehicles for travelling across snow and investigate ways of reducing friction.
In this activity children consider the features of a bike made for these conditions and what materials might be used and why.
In this activity children construct paper aeroplanes to explore air resistance and make a prediction, experiment and form a conclusion.
In this activity children learn about what is needed for a balanced diet and how important diet is to an athlete's performance.
This manual for teachers and technicians explains the basic techniques necessary to carry out microbiology experiments safely and effectively....
21 safe practical investigations suitable for students aged 11-18, many of which can be adapted for project work. The text provides a series of safe...
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are caused by pathogenic microbes that are transmitted from one person to another by sexual activity. STIs can...