Materials investigators | Energising Futures

Primary
Primary

Science educational materials for UK students ages 4–11 linked to the curriculum, with accessible resources to bring science to life through real world challenges and careers links.

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Any

4-7

7-11

9-11

7-9
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Secondary
Secondary

Science teaching and learning materials for UK students aged 11–16 linked to the curriculum, with accessible resources to bring science to life through real-world challenges and careers links.

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Any

11-14

14-16
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9-11

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Pupils become investigators as they explore the properties of materials.

Through learning about the Three Little Pigs and their journey to becoming architects, to taking on a real-world challenge where they will build and review knowledge of the properties of materials and develop working scientifically and essential skills, with exciting hands-on activities introduced by a real-material scientist. The careers content includes an engaging video and a range of useful classroom posters– perfect for inspiring your pupils!

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Essential science

A series of lessons that will get you started…

Primary

9-11

Science in stories: Three Little Pigs

Learn about the different properties of materials though the popular children's story 'The Three Little Pigs'.

5 resources

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Primary

9-11

Super scientist: Nzambi Matee

Learn how this Kenyan material engineer and inventor, used her knowledge of materials to recycle plastic into building bricks, and help her community at the same time!

4 resources

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Primary

7-11

Be a materials investigator poster

Use this 2-page poster about materials to explore topic areas such as, properties, and the features of different materials.

1 resource

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Real-world challenge

Put learning to the test with a real-world application of knowledge…

Primary

9-11

Material makers challenge

Explore the properties of materials with this hands-on real-world challenge including a range of exciting activities. Encourage your pupils to investigate materials with the Material Makers challenge, led by a real scientist, Anna.

7 resources

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Primary

9-11

Fashion fixers challenge: Primary

This real-world challenge dives into the world of fast fashion and its environmental impact. The perfect range of activities for engaging pupils in conversations around sustainability, science and the choices we make every day.

5 resources

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