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Primary resources

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 resources

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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11-14

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Science in stories: Humpty Dumpty

Topics:

Animals, including humans, Everyday materials, Living things and their habitats, Working scientifically

4-7
7-11

How can I use this with my class?

Use these resources to recognise properties of different materials with your class and apply their knowledge to choosing a material to protect a falling egg. The presentation can take your class through keywords to describe material properties and allow them to predict which would be best to protect Humpty Dumpty.

They will then test their chosen material in a simple investigation, applying what they learn to different materials. Finally, use the activity sheet for your class to write a letter to Humpty, explaining which material is best, why it works and draw a design to best protect him.

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