How do freezers work?
1 Apr 2021

How do freezers work?

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How does the freezer work? — Leon, aged 4. To answer this, we need to understand solids, liquids and gases as well as heat energy and physical changes. Learn how a freezer stays cold in this resource for Year 1-8 … Continued
Brines on Mars not habitable, study says
13 May 2020

Brines on Mars not habitable, study says

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Brines are common on Mars, but not ‘special’. As the search for life beyond Earth continues, this article could be used with students to discuss what the needs would be for life to exist and how scientists narrow their search. … Continued
New insights into habitability of Venus
15 Oct 2019

New insights into habitability of Venus

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Study finds lava flow didn’t contain water as previously thought. Use this article with students to demonstrate how scientific understanding changes over time depending on the evidence available at that time. This would be suited to students in years 5 … Continued
D.I.Y Science – Create your own lava lamp
3 Jul 2018

D.I.Y Science – Create your own lava lamp

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The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to help school teachers and carers inspire a child’s curiosity in science. It's time to get hands-on. This episode shows students … Continued
D.I.Y Science – Make your own Pet Squid
3 Jul 2018

D.I.Y Science – Make your own Pet Squid

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The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to help school teachers and carers inspire a child’s curiosity in science. It's time to get hands-on. This episode shows students … Continued
D.I.Y. Science – Grow your own food
30 May 2018

D.I.Y. Science – Grow your own food

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The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to help school teachers and carers inspire a child’s curiosity in science. It's time to get hands-on. In this episode, you … Continued
D.I.Y Science – Create your own slime
17 May 2018

D.I.Y Science – Create your own slime

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The D.I.Y. Science series contains some of our favourite experiments for kids to try at home. They are designed to help primary school teachers and carers inspire a child’s curiosity in science. It's time to get hands-on. This episode introduces … Continued