The Eratosthenes experiment: calculating the Earth’s circumference
On the shoulders of giants: follow in the footsteps of Eratosthenes and measure the circumference of the Earth like he did 2300 years ago.
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On the shoulders of giants: follow in the footsteps of Eratosthenes and measure the circumference of the Earth like he did 2300 years ago.
What are slime moulds? And what do they eat for breakfast? Discover these fascinating giant microbes and explore chemotaxis and the scientific method with these slimy experiments.
Did you know that a squid’s brain is donut shaped, so that the oesophagus can pass through it? Or that squid have three hearts? Explore the fascinating physiology of squid in this hands-on activity.
Great and small: use this photomicroscopy project to explore the way structure relates to function and the links between science and art.
Always wanted to do coding with your students but not sure where to start? Learn how with this step-by-step guide to create a timer using a micro:bit computer.
Have you ever seen a blue cow? A blue apple? Or a blue tree? Blue is rare in nature, so why are some plants and animals blue?
In a spin: use a rotating platform to explore how gravitational acceleration affects a simple pendulum.
Set the wheels in motion: maximize your creativity by using old bicycle parts to create art installations and demonstrate energy conversions.
Seeing science in a new light: build your own stroboscope and use it to create beautiful optical illusions with water!
Thinking outside the box: explore the nature of science by building LEGO mystery boxes and challenging your students to solve the puzzle.
The Eratosthenes experiment: calculating the Earth’s circumference
Moving slime: exploring chemotaxis with slime mould
Squid dissection: a hands-on activity to learn about cephalopod anatomy
It’s a small world: using microscopy to link science, technology, and art
Introducing block coding: using the BBC micro:bit in the science classroom
Colour in nature: true blue
The centrifugal force awakens
From cycling to upcycling: learn about energy conversions by building creative installations from old bicycles
‘Defying’ gravity with a simple stroboscope
The mystery box challenge: explore the nature of science