Dinosaur Discovery
Young children will love this game about dinosaurs. It is both informative presenting facts in a fun way. Children can learn how dinosaurs protected themselves and how some were carnivores or herbivores.
Our Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth science centre in Edinburgh delivers a portfolio of 30 Curriculum for Excellence and Learning for Sustainability linked workshop experiences in indoor, outdoor and online settings.
Using Salt to Melt Ice
An experiment which will fascinate children if you are working on freezing and melting in science. Catch an ice cube with a pinch of salt and string.
Eureka! The Museum for Children - Halifax
The home page of a science museum designed for children between the ages of 3 and 12 years. The main exhibition areas of this 'hands-on' museum are explained. The site details free workshops, booking arrangements and includes science links.
Mission X: Train Like an Astronaut
Train Like an Astronaut is an international challenge for 8 to 12 year olds which focuses on health, science, fitness and nutrition.There are lots of free resources to help educators teach the principles of health and exercise, using a space context.
Outdoor Shadows
Go outside with a friend and trace an outline of your shadow. Repeat after a while and watch how your shadow changes over time. The site explains the science behind your findings.
Switched On Kids
A really good site written especially for children which looks at sources of electricity and, electrical safety round the home. There are worksheets and activities. It works well on an interactive whiteboard.
Food a Fact of Life
Free resources for teaching young people aged 3-16 years about where food comes from, cooking and healthy eating.
Wildlife Activities
Lots of ideas here for fun activities related to wildlife.
The Great Plant Escape
This attractive site is designed to introduce pupils to plant science and increase their understanding of how foods grow. It could be helpful for Science SATs preparation.
