Ready. Steady. Science! Halloween activities
Discover the science and scientists behind spooky season with these fun, hands-on activities, from dancing ghosts to flying bats. Perfect for reigniting engagement and curiosity at the end of term.
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Parent resources
You don't need to be a science expert to help your child explore the world around them. From conversations at the dinner table to questions on the school run, everyday moments can spark curiosity and build confidence. These resources are designed to help you start simple STEM conversations, discover together, and support your child in seeing what science could mean for their future.
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Halloween resources
These spooktacular resources are the perfect way to round off the half-term. Including ghoulish questions and fun Halloween-themed science facts that will engage and spook the whole class!
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The secret science of Bonfire Night
A stunning poster to excite students and ignite curiosity as Bonfire Night approaches. Discover the science and scientists behind the sparks, flames and explosive reactions.
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The secret science of Bonfire Night (primary)
A stunning poster to excite pupils and ignite curiosity as Bonfire Night approaches. Discover the science and scientists behind the sparks, flames and explosive reactions.
Asteroid Action Force delivery guide (primary)
A short guide with curriculum links, and step-by-step instructions for how to deliver the challenge in a 1-hour lesson. Includes background science about asteroids and space.
Asteroid Action Force poster
Inspire budding young scientists with exciting STEM careers in planetary science and defence.
Asteroid Action Force entry form (primary)
Competition entry form for pupils to draw and describe their innovative asteroid deflection solution and enter the competition, plus a cover sheet for you to fill in on behalf of your class.
Asteroid Action Force free post label
Use this freepost label to send in your learners' competition entries without paying postage.
Asteroid Action Force challenge presentation (primary)
Use this interactive presentation, with video clips presented by Dr Gab Astorga, to guide pupils through the four missions that make up the challenge.
Asteroid Action Force activity sheet (primary)
Pupils use this activity sheet to record results and draw conclusions as they investigate how forces can move and stop objects like asteroids.
Asteroid Action Force home mission
Students use this take-home mission sheet to extend their learning about asteroids and science careers at home.
Brilliant Black scientists shaping our world (primary)
Celebrate Black History Month and beyond with this poster showcasing five trailblazing Black British scientists. Discover how their work shapes the world we live in, from healthcare to disaster response, inspiring every learner to follow in their footsteps.
Ready. Steady. Science! Winter (primary)
Collection of print-and-go, simple, practical science activities for winter - perfect for developing science skills and linking classroom learning with careers.
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Resources celebrating Black scientists
Ignite your students’ passion for science and prove science has a place for everyone with our collection of resources celebrating Black scientists.
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Parent take-home – winter sheet
Help families build on the science you’ve just taught in the classroom with this handy one-pager. Either download this resource, print and send home with your pupils, or click share to send the link directly to parents. This resource helps families spot signs of the season, explore how animals stay warm and discover the science behind condensation with easy-to-do activities and discussion prompts.
Parent take-home – weather sheet
Help families build on the science you’ve just taught in the classroom with this handy one-pager. Either download this resource, print and send home with your pupils, or click share to send the link directly to parents. From weather forecasting to design challenges, this resource encourages observation, questioning and scientific thinking at home.
Parent take-home – space sheet
Help families build on the science you’ve just taught in the classroom with this handy one-pager. Either download this resource, print and send home with your pupils, or click share to send the link directly to parents. From building rockets to discovering space facts, this resource helps develop curiosity and science confidence at home.
World Space Week resources
Explore this collection of free World Space Week resources, including Daily science energisers, Rocket science presentations, practical investigations and hands-on challenges that make it easy to bring space-themed STEM learning into your classroom.
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World Space Week resources (secondary)
Explore this collection of free World Space Week resources, including Daily science energisers, Rocket science presentations, practical investigations and hands-on challenges that make it easy to bring space-themed STEM learning into your classroom.
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World Space Week resources (primary)
Explore this collection of free World Space Week resources, including Daily science energisers, Rocket science presentations, practical investigations and hands-on challenges that make it easy to bring space-themed STEM learning into your classroom.
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Autumn science (primary)
From changing weather and shorter days to falling leaves and seasonal stories, real-life autumn experiences can spark curiosity and make science more meaningful. Explore our collection of curriculum-linked resources designed to help you bring autumn into the classroom while developing observation, investigation and discussion skills.
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Fashion fixers challenge
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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All about me resources (primary)
Boost engagement and real-world relevance by linking the science curriculum to your pupils' world.
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All about me presentation (primary)
Boost engagement and real-world relevance by linking the science curriculum to your pupils' world. Use the presentation to share your interests and experiences, modelling this process to pupils. Later, use it to gather whole-class feedback and spark career inspiration with a 'Would you rather..?' game.
All about me activity sheet (primary)
Boost engagement and real-world relevance by linking the science curriculum to your students' world. Use the worksheet to learn more about your students' backgrounds and ambitions, supporting future lesson planning by linking lessons to what matters to them.
Our RoboRevolution challenge: Secondary
This real-world challenge dives into the world of robotics, recapping the science of the human body. The perfect range of activities for engaging students in conversations around the future of robotics and future careers, inspiring students to come up with a robot of their own.
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Our RoboRevolution challenge: Primary
This real-world challenge dives into the world of robotics, recapping the science of the human body. The perfect range of activities for engaging pupils in conversations around the future of robotics and future careers, inspiring pupils to come up with a robot of their own.
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Our RoboRevolution activity sheet (primary)
Pupils use this activity sheet to describe their innovative robot.
Autumn/Winter Calendar of events 2026 (secondary)
Celebrate themed events from September to December with Energising Futures resources!
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