These diagnostic questions and response activities (contained in the zip file) support students in being able to:

• Describe the apparent movement of the Sun during the day.
• Describe the effect of seasons on temperature, day length and the apparent movement of the Sun.
• Explain why days...

This resource, from the Royal Observatory Greenwich, uses daytime viewing of the Moon to reinforce ideas learned in the classroom about light, shadow and the Moon itself. Advice is given on the best times to view the Moon, and the compulsory and optional equipment needed. By viewing the Moon during the day,...

An activity where students use telescopes or binoculars to project an image of the sun onto a screen. Using a microwave oven, they then calculate the speed of light.

Aimed at older primary children, this resource looks at nutrition and digestion in humans. Children find out about different nutrients and the effects they have on our bodies. They then look at...

This article looks at...

This collection of resources includes activities, investigations and articles to explore the concept of sound and hearing.

Pupils investigate the range of human hearing, explore the pitch and frequency of sounds and calculate the wavelength of sounds, they also discover the causes, effects and preventative...

Students who play with objects, listen to music or find other...

This Catalyst article investigates the remains of King Richard III of England, which have been excavated, and how they were analysed to establish the details of how he died.

The article is from Catalyst: Secondary Science Review 2015, Volume 26, Issue 1.

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In this Science upd8 activity students take on the role of forensic science technicians who are acting as expert witnesses for the murder of Angel. Students analyse blood splatter patterns to check whether the murder weapon used was a hammer. They also watch a demonstration of a blood viscosity test to check...

In this Science upd8 activity students take on the role of forensic science technicians who are acting as expert witnesses for the murder of Angel. By analysing blood splatter patterns, they check whether the murder weapon used was a hammer. They also watch a demonstration of a blood viscosity test to check whether...

It has recently come to light that major car manufacturers have fitted software to diesel cars to cheat exhaust emissions tests. In this activity students use their knowledge of chemical reactions to predict the products of combustion in a diesel engine. They then develop their communication skills through the...

This kit encourages students to consider the benefits of, and the problems that may arise from, the use of hormones to control fertility, including in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Role play gives students a chance to explore the different sides of the issue and compare others’ points of view, as well as considering...

This kit supports a class debate on whether humans should be sent into space on a mission to Mars.

The learning objectives are:

• To practise discussing and debating issues and expressing an opinion
• Understand more of the technical, physiological, social and ethical issues around human...