Key stage 2 and 3 resources
12 exciting hands-on experiments
Our 12 exciting hands-on experiments, developed by Dr Mark Biddiss, are designed to be safely used in the classroom. Each experiment is accompanied by instructions, shopping list and useful information, and are taken from Dr Mark’s Magical Science 1 & 2 Books and CD Roms. To download these experiments please click here.
Flashbang Science
Flashbang Science is a bright mobile lab which pulls up right at your front door. It is "hands on" practical science experimentation for children aged 8-11 who become scientists all by themselves for a session. For more information please visit their website.
IET Faraday
An exciting year-long programme of resources, activities, competitions and events designed to inspire young people about STEM. With a new theme every year, the website contains a wealth of resources, including teaching materials for KS3, KS4 and Engineering Diploma, and specially made films and games which bring the real world of engineering to life.
enginuity - Hot Chocolate Taste Test, KS3
A practical science activity for Key Stage 3 which asks students to write a standard procedure for a hot chocolate taste test! Click here for more info.
enginuity - Testing Milk for Chocolate Production, KS3
A practical science activity for KS3 which asks students to investigate a method of measuring the bacterial quality of milk. Click here for more info.
Succeeding with Science
Part of the Succeeding with Science education programme supported by Sellafield Ltd, the website contains resources produced by teachers for teachers and are designed to fit precisely into the curriculum. Please visit www.succeedingwithscience.com for more details.
Practical Action
Practical Action has a range of science resources for Key Stages 2-4 that focus on renewable energy and climate change including their 'wind power challenge', as well as enhancement/homework activities and free resources for the classroom such as posters. For more information please visit their website.
Water Boxes
Since 2004, IChemE's Water Subject Group have been donating a limited number of 'water boxes' to schools both in the UK and overseas. The boxes contain 21water-based experiments and arecurrently supplied by Three Valleys Water. Only a small number of boxes are availavble each year. To nominate a school to receive a water box please contact Jim Keary at Veolia Water. For more information on the contents of the box, please click here.
STEM Directories
The STEM Directories are a plentiful source of enrichment and enhancement activities for schools and colleges across the UK. Click here to download or order a copy.
Future Morph
Future Morph is the Science Council’s website designed to provide information for young people, their parents and teachers about careers available from studying science and maths. For more information see www.futuremorph.org.