Calendar of events 2026
This poster shows key themed events from January to July and some of the related Energising Futures resources - perfect for displaying in staffrooms.
Energising Futures Calendar of events
January
Identifying and grouping animals poster
Classroom poster encouraging pupils' to identify and group a range of animals including fish, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and birds!
Meet a field service engineer video
Watch James, a field service engineer (who mends electric charging points) at work, and find out about the knowledge and skills he needs for success.
The Enormous Turnip: Plant parts we eat
Use this presentation to read the story, learn to name plants and their parts, discover the plants we eat and name foods that come from them.
Plants we eat activity sheet
An activity sheet for pupils to record the plants we eat and to name foods that come from different plant parts.
Parts of a plant activity sheet
Use this activity sheet to label the parts of a tomato plant and then have pupils draw their own plants and label accordingly.
Parts of a plant poster
Use this poster to label the parts of a tomato plant and to match each plant parts with its function.
Humpty Dumpty’s best materials
Help Humpty Dumpty find the best material to protect him from his fall with the activities in this presentation.
Protect Humpty activity sheet
Reply to Humpty Dumpty's letter with what material would be best to protect him from his fall with this activity sheet.
The Emperor’s new clothes: Seasonal changes
Use this presentation to read the story and learn about seasonal changes before choosing the best clothes for the Emperor for a chosen season.
Seasonal changes activity sheet
Use this activity sheet to describe the changes that happen in a specific season including the changes to animals and plants).
The jungle book: How sounds are made
Use this presentation to read the story, hear the sounds of the jungle, investigate how sounds are made and discover how we hear them.
Three Little Pigs: Architects in training (properties of materials)
An interactive presentation that uses this unique sequel to the well-known traditional tale, to teach about the properties of materials in an engaging new way!
Choosing materials activity sheet
Use this activity sheet, part of the Science in stories: Three Little Pigs lesson, to record ideas about the best materials to use for each part of a house.
Let’s investigate insulators planning sheet
Plan an investigation into the best heat insulators, with this investigation planning sheet, part of the Science in stories: Three Little Pigs lesson range.
Properties of materials match-up card game
Match each word describing the property of a material to its correct definition, with this match-up card game
Which materials are good insulators? record sheet
Use this activity sheet to record results while investigating which materials are the best insulators.
February
Women and girls in science primary assembly
Use this assembly to showcase varied female scientists of the past and present. Pupils’ stereotypes of scientists will be challenged, whilst they are inspired to think about their own dreams and aspirations.
Meet a materials engineer video (9-11)
Watch Anna, a materials scientist working in the construction industry, describe her job and what inspired her to be become an expert in concrete.
Nikola Tesla presentation
Use this presentation to find out about the life, career and achievements in the field of electricity, of super scientist, Nikola Tesla.
March
Spring science hunt (ages 4-7)
Twenty days of fun, curriculum-linked spring and Easter-related science, with quiz questions, daily 10-minute science activities and resources for diving deeper.
Spring science hunt (ages 7-11)
Twenty days of fun, curriculum-linked spring and Easter-related science, with quiz questions, daily 10-minute science activities and resources for diving deeper.
Celebrating women engineers primary poster
Challenge stereotypes and inspire your pupils with this informative, visual poster celebrating the achievements of women engineers.
Women and girls in science primary assembly
Use this assembly to showcase varied female scientists of the past and present. Pupils’ stereotypes of scientists will be challenged, whilst they are inspired to think about their own dreams and aspirations.
Meet a data analyst video
Watch Imisi, a data analyst (who works with electric vehicles) at work and find out about the knowledge and skills she needs for success.
Careers linked to living things poster
Make meaningful links between science curriculum knowledge and skills, and potential future careers with this inspirational careers poster focusing on living things.
Animal explorer interactive (4-7)
An innovative, fun and engaging interactive with images, facts and quizzes about the variety of life in our animal kingdom.
Animal explorer interactive (7-11)
An innovative, fun and engaging interactive with images, facts and quizzes about the variety of life in our animal kingdom.
The Enormous Turnip: Plant parts we eat
Use this presentation to read the story, learn to name plants and their parts, discover the plants we eat and name foods that come from them.
Plants we eat activity sheet
An activity sheet for pupils to record the plants we eat and to name foods that come from different plant parts.
Parts of a plant activity sheet
Use this activity sheet to label the parts of a tomato plant and then have pupils draw their own plants and label accordingly.
Parts of a plant poster
Use this poster to label the parts of a tomato plant and to match each plant parts with its function.
Humpty Dumpty’s best materials
Help Humpty Dumpty find the best material to protect him from his fall with the activities in this presentation.
Protect Humpty activity sheet
Reply to Humpty Dumpty's letter with what material would be best to protect him from his fall with this activity sheet.
The Emperor’s new clothes: Seasonal changes
Use this presentation to read the story and learn about seasonal changes before choosing the best clothes for the Emperor for a chosen season.
Seasonal changes activity sheet
Use this activity sheet to describe the changes that happen in a specific season including the changes to animals and plants).
The jungle book: How sounds are made
Use this presentation to read the story, hear the sounds of the jungle, investigate how sounds are made and discover how we hear them.
Three Little Pigs: Architects in training (properties of materials)
An interactive presentation that uses this unique sequel to the well-known traditional tale, to teach about the properties of materials in an engaging new way!
Choosing materials activity sheet
Use this activity sheet, part of the Science in stories: Three Little Pigs lesson, to record ideas about the best materials to use for each part of a house.
Let’s investigate insulators planning sheet
Plan an investigation into the best heat insulators, with this investigation planning sheet, part of the Science in stories: Three Little Pigs lesson range.
Properties of materials match-up card game
Match each word describing the property of a material to its correct definition, with this match-up card game
Which materials are good insulators? record sheet
Use this activity sheet to record results while investigating which materials are the best insulators.
April
Animal explorer interactive (4-7)
An innovative, fun and engaging interactive with images, facts and quizzes about the variety of life in our animal kingdom.
Animal explorer interactive (7-11)
An innovative, fun and engaging interactive with images, facts and quizzes about the variety of life in our animal kingdom.
Planets of the solar system poster
Use this poster to answer questions about the order and sizes of planets in our solar system.
Design an electric vehicle challenge presentation
Use this presentation to introduce this real-world challenge and inspire pupils to design their own, new electric vehicle that matches customer needs.
Name the plants poster
Use this 2-page poster to answer questions including ‘What are garden and wild plants?’ and ‘Is a tree a plant? and to identify familiar plants.
Our RoboRevolution challenge presentation (primary)
Use this presentation, with video clips presented by Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon, to recap the science of the human body, discover how robots benefit humans and inspire pupils to come up with a robot of their own.
May
Sir David Attenborough presentation
Use this presentation to find out about the life, career and achievements of naturalist, broadcaster and super scientist Sir David Attenborough.
Minibeast ID sheet
Use this ID sheet and key to help pupils identify the minibeasts they find in their school grounds.
Mary Anning presentation
Use this presentation to find out about the life, career and achievements of fossil hunter and super scientist, Mary Anning.
What’s happening to biodiversity? (primary)
Watch this video clip to find out about the decline in animal and plant species, all over the world.
June
What lives where? presentation
Learn about the animals and plants that live in a woodland habitat, a pond and at the seashore and discover how they are suited to where they live.
Wonders of our ocean poster (7-11)
Build awe and wonder with this amazing ocean facts poster and inspire pupils as they discover new careers linked to protecting the ocean.
Feed our future! Challenge presentation (primary)
Use this presentation, with video clips presented by Stefan Gates, to recap healthy diets, to discover how our food affects our planet and inspire pupils to come up with a new food for the future.
Ready. Steady. Sport: Primary activity pack
This engaging activity pack includes a range of practical activities linking maths, science and sport to engage pupils in simple experiments.
What is an insect? Poster (4-7)
Use this poster to help pupils understand what makes an insect an insect and to identify insects they might find in their school grounds. Also includes a career connection.
What is an insect? Poster (7-11)
Use this poster to help pupils understand what makes an insect an insect, explore life cycles, and discover why insects are so important in our changing world. Find out about a career linked to insects and simple actions to protect them.
Celebrating women engineers primary poster
Challenge stereotypes and inspire your pupils with this informative, visual poster celebrating the achievements of women engineers.
July
Ready. Steady. Sport: Primary activity pack
This engaging activity pack includes a range of practical activities linking maths, science and sport to engage pupils in simple experiments.
Sizzling summer science quiz (primary)
Looking for a fun end of year activity? Use our Sizzling summer science quiz to revise science topics, link learning to future careers, boost science capital and keep your pupils engaged until the final bell.
Sizzling summer science quiz answer sheet (primary)
Pupils use this answer sheet to record their team’s answers to the Sizzling summer science quiz.