Exploring Structures: Paper Bridges
This great, open ended activity works across a lot of ages and only requires some A4 paper, scissors, glue sticks and rulers. Older children can carry out scientific tests to find the very strongest designs.
Explore the water cycle by making a solar still
Making a solar still is a great summer activity to help learners understand the science of the water cycle. You can harness the power of sunlight to purify water using some easy to find items and some kitchen ingredients.
Making a Butterfly Feeder: Four design ideas
Butterfly feeders are a fun way to introduce young learners to the importance of flowers and insects in Earth’s ecosystem. This video features four different, but simple, designs to suit different ages and abilities.
Moviemakers: Make a Wonder Turner
Exploring animation and stop motion is hugely engaging for children. How about a quick activity that you could use to introduce a bigger movie making project or just to provide a fun practical task?
Moviemakers: Using a stop motion app
Looking for an utterly absorbing and engaging activity for small groups of children? Try stop motion...
Moviemakers: Papermation
Using little more than paper, scissors and a camera, students can create their own stunning mini-movies...
Moviemakers: Create a movie set to scale using Canva
Any great movie needs a great set! Here you can learn a fun way to create...
Explore the microscopic world using just a drop of water!
Check this idea out! The very earliest microscopes used a small glass bead modelled after a...