DNA from the Beginning
An animated primer which looks at the basics of DNA, genes and heredity and the work of important scientists in the field of genetics. Shockwave plugin required.
Power Up
A site where you can find out about electricity and how to use it safely.
Better Planet Education
A bright, informative site about the environment and nature especially written for young people. There are lots of animal and environment fact sheets.
Nature Detectives
A subscription site about nature from the Woodland Trust. Find out what to look out for in the natural world in the coming weeks. There are activities and resources to help you learn more about trees.
Discovering Galapagos
Discover the history, wildlife and challenges that face these unique islands. The teaching resources explain where the islands are and their importance and also the concept of ecosystem interactions and interdependencies.
Principles of Flight
Have you ever wondered how a plane gets off the ground? This page from Science Learning Hub explains.
Fantastic Fridges
Here you can learn all about how fridges work, the cold chain, and lots more about the science behind refrigeration with interactive pages and games.
Understanding Evolution
Biographies of the founders of Natural Science from Aristotle to Darwin. Some topics such as systematics - the study of phylogency and classification, and also dinosaur discoveries.
GCSE Bitesize - Chemistry
Subjects covered include changing materials, geology, patterns of behaviour and structure of materials. Test yourself on the interactive quiz.
All about Water
Find out about the water cycle, our bodies and water, the environment and saving water.
