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Data collection & analysis
Addicted to energy
Energy resources
This activity, set in the context of choosing a birthday gift gets students thinking...
Time raiders - death of a mummy
Cells
In this activity, students take on the role of time raiders. They evaluate evidence...
Choosing trainers
Pressure & moments
Scottish scientists asked the question Are expensive trainers worth the money? This...
Turkey
Chemicals in food
It's time to eat turkey! But what happens when turkey cooks? How do we know how long...
Inside Easter Eggs
Food & digestion
Chocolate Easter eggs are everywhere, but what is hidden beneath those shiny...
Santa 2025
7L The solar system and beyond
Santa is planning ahead for when humans colonise the rest of the Solar System - he may...
When will women overtake men?
Forces
Men run faster than women, but will that always be the case? Athletes keep getting...
Should we be worried about salt?
Food and digestion
More than 26 million Britons are putting their future health at risk by exceeding the...
Bushtucker challenge
Food and digestion
Bugs make a regular appearance on "I'm a celebrity - get me out of...
Healthy Eating
Food and digestion
Poor diet and lack of exercise mean that obesity is reaching epidemic proportions in...
Riches from the Wind
Generating electricity
A mini-wind turbine could soon become the latest fashion accessory, especially when...
High Speed Risk
Graphing motion
A constable who did 160 mph on a motorway has been cleared of speeding and dangerous...
False diamonds
8E Atoms and elements
Moissanite - a beautiful gem of formula SiC - is an increasingly popular diamond...
Think 30 for a reason
Forces
2005 was Einstein year! Also 2005 saw the launch of the 'Think 30 for a reason' road...
Winter Olympics
Pressure & moments
The Winter Olympics will soon be flickering across a TV screen near you! In this...
Carbon Control
Atmospheric pollution
Do you know your carbon footprint? This activity gets students using a...
