Rocks and fossils
Learn about the science of rocks and fossils and take on a real-life challenge investigating the properties of rocks, with a rock scientist.
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Electricity and batteries
Discover the science of electricity, link learning to the real-world of electric vehicles and inspire pupils with people in real careers.
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Living things and their habitats
Discover the science of living things and their habitats, link learning to the real-world of minibeasts and inspire pupils with people in real careers.
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Secondary Collections
Energy, electricity and the wind
Link the science of energy stores and transfers to generating electricity from the wind, before taking on the challenge to plan a new wind farm.
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Electrolysis and generating hydrogen
Uncover the science of electrolysis and how it can produce hydrogen. Take on the challenge and produce hydrogen with a simple electrolysis cell.
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Hydrocarbons as fuel
In this collection, your class will learn about hydrocarbons as a source of fuel, examining their molecular structure and the processes of fractional distillation and cracking. They will apply their knowledge by making and evaluating a biodiesel and exploring alternative options to fossil fuels. They’ll gain insight into careers in energy resourcing by encountering real people in their roles.
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