Exploring our solar system poster
Students find out about the different man-made objects within our solar system that are advancing our understanding of it, and discover careers that support these discoveries.
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Gravity in our solar system poster
Students explore gravity in space, understand the difference between weight and mass and calculate their weight on different planets
Careers linked to renewable energy resources poster
Use this poster to link learning about renewable energy resources with the world of work and inspire students to think about new, potential careers.
Meet a materials engineer video (11-14)
Watch Anna, a materials scientist working in the construction industry, describe her job and what inspired her to be become an expert in concrete, for ages 11-14.
Career topic posters
Use this selection of posters to link curriculum learning to the world of work and inspire students to think about potential future careers.
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Careers linked to respiration poster
Use this poster to link learning about respiration with the world of work and inspire students to think about potential future careers.
Careers linked to plants and photosynthesis poster
Use this poster to link learning about plants and photosynthesis with the world of work and inspire students to think about potential future careers.
Respiration – Check your learning (11-14)
Struggling with respiration? This resource helps identify gaps and assess aerobic vs. anaerobic knowledge. Pair with the Respiration Knowledge Organiser for extra support.
Respiration knowledge organiser (11-14)
This two-page revision guide clears up misconceptions about respiration and explains aerobic vs. anaerobic respiration.
Respiration revision (ages 11-14)
Help your students master respiration with these revision resources! Use the knowledge organiser for review and the check your learning sheet to identify gaps, consolidate understanding, and boost confidence.
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A guide for parents and carers of 11-16 year olds
This useful guide is a great tool for showcasing the best of Energising Futures and how it can be used at home for parents/carers of 11-16 year olds. Parents and carers can discover what science capital is and how they can bring science alive at home.
Daily science energisers (secondary)
Daily 15-min STEM challenges for 11-14 year olds, around the theme of change and adapt; perfect for energising a science week.
Women and girls in science secondary assembly
This assembly will showcase the achievements, skills and challenges faced by past and present female scientists. Encourage students to think critically about stereotypes they may hold and present real-world role models for them to aspire to.
Celebrating women engineers secondary poster
Challenge stereotypes and inspire your students with this informative, visual poster celebrating the achievements of women engineers.
Respiration posters
These two posters tackle misconceptions about respiration and ventilation. With age specific posters, for 11-14s and 14-16s, these are perfect revision tools for your students.
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Respiration poster: without symbol equation (11-14)
Use this 2-page poster to tackle misconceptions about respiration and ventilation, and discover the differences between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.
Meet technologists combined job role card
Inspire your students to explore future careers and connect learning to the real world with this job-role card, featuring both an apprentice research technologist and a senior research technologist.
Meet an apprentice research technologist job role card
Use this job-role card to inspire your students to explore future careers and connect their learning to the real world.
Volunteering session: Teacher guide
Get involved with the STEM volunteering scheme and invite a volunteer into your school. Careers education is all about showing young people different paths to success and the variety of options available.
Celebrating Black Scientists poster (secondary)
Use this 2-page poster to inspire secondary students with the work of Black Scientists across past and present day.
Fashion fixers challenge: Secondary
This real-world challenge dives into the world of fast fashion and its environmental impact. The perfect range of activities for engaging students in conversations around sustainability, science and the choices we make every day.
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Super scientist: Dame Elizabeth Anionwu
Discover the fascinating career of Black British nurse Dame Elizabeth Anionwu. Learn about how her difficult upbringing inspired her to become a nurse and how her important work in sickle cell disease has changed the lives of sufferers. Apply student's knowledge of genetic Punnett squares and blood cells to sickle cell disease and discover careers in nursing.
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The story of Dame Elizabeth Anionwu presentation
Use this presentation to learn about the career of pioneering nurse Dame Elizabeth Anionwu, her achievements and legacy in nursing and sickle cell disease.
Dame Elizabeth Anionwu blood cells activity sheet
Using students knowledge of blood cells, breathing and respiration, students discover why sickle cell patients suffer from their symptoms.
Dame Elizabeth Anionwu genetics activity sheet
Apply students’ knowledge of Punnett squares to understand the genetics of sickle cell disease. Bring their learning to life as students help families discover the possibility of their child having the disease.
Dame Elizabeth Anionwu routes into nursing activity sheet
Students develop research skills to discover the different pathways into a nursing career. They learn that nursing qualifications have varied entry requirements, making it an accessible career for all.
Photosynthesis interactive quiz
An interactive quiz detailing photosynthesis. Can students understand and answer questions in this quiz to test and build their knowledge around this topic? Let's find out!
Meet a research technologist
Use these resources to introduce your class to Hannah, a real-life research technologist. Watch the video to explore Hannah’s daily responsibilities. Use the job-role card to discover the skills and qualifications needed for her career.
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Meet an apprentice research technologist
Use these resources to introduce your class to Will, an apprentice research technologist. Use the job-role card to learn about the skills and qualifications required, discover Will's job-related interests, and gain insight into his daily responsibilities.
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Meet a research technologist job card
Use this job-role card to inspire your students to explore future careers and connect their learning to the real world.