Ideas Page:
SCIENCE CUPBOARD
Looking for ideas on how to use your new science equipment from the "General Science Cupboard" grant form? You're in the right place!
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Ramp Resources
Science Sparks: Emma Vanstone
Emma shares a treasure trove of innovative, easy-to-follow experiments and playful learning resources. Learn more about friction and speed using the ramp.
Characteristics of Materials
Cotton or Linen?
Investigate the differences in fabric samples, using your magnifying lenses and/or a digital microscope.
Waterproof materials
This activity explores which types of materials are waterproof. This is a great topic for discussing, experimenting, and learning about working scientifically.
Pipettes and Measuring Cylinders
Spider Secrets
Learn about spiders and their webs in these fascinating activities. Use your pipettes to find out how a spider can eat a fly much bigger than itself!
Drops on a Coin
How many drops of water can you squeeze onto a coin before it overflows? Learn about surface tension, making predictions, and using fine motor skills with your pipettes.
Design a New Tablet
A pharmaceutical company needs help designing a new type of tablet. Learn about medicines, safety aspects, and design challenges with this activity.
K'NEX Activities
If you would like some ideas and instructions for STEM Challenges using your K'NEX, take a look at the K'NEX User Group website.
You could take part in STEM Point's annual Go Construct K'NEX Challenge. This provides primary age children with an introduction to the world of engineering and technology, delivered by STEM Ambassadors who are trained to deliver the sessions in school.
Balloons
Rocket Balloons
The Institute of Physics has a resource about making Rocket Balloons! Learn how rockets work and Newton's Third Law of Motion. ​There's a video available to walk you through the activity.
Explorify
Explorify have a huge range of activities with instructions for teachers. Filter the resources in the 7-9 or 9-11 age range, as well as by your topic ("Light" or "Sound") to find a full range of activities, including "Odd One Out" and "Problem Solvers".
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To engage in further planning support, you could watch a free, short video to find out how the Explorify activities can support science teaching in your classroom and across your school. These sessions also include a brief but useful planning document.
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Primary Science Teaching Trust
Science and STEM Clubs
Off the shelf resources for running extra-curricular clubs for children, with Children's University accreditation available. PSTT has a number of ready-to-go club packs that will have pupils engaged in practical investigations.
PSTT also shares lesson plans and ideas developed by teachers, for teachers, via their TAPS database. Refine your search to the Forces topic and select the appropriate age group to find what you need.