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Popular resources 2026 (secondary)

Explore some of our most popular Energising Futures resources - from posters to presentations and activity sheets to careers content.

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.

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.

The secret science of Bonfire Night (secondary)

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.

Brilliant Black scientists shaping our world (secondary)

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.

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.

All about me resources (secondary)

Boost engagement and real-world relevance by linking the science curriculum to your students' world.

All about me activity sheet (secondary)

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. This will support future lesson planning by linking lessons to what matters to them.

All about me presentation (secondary)

Boost engagement and real-world relevance by linking the science curriculum to your students' world. Use the presentation to share your interests and experiences, modelling this process to students. Later, use it to gather whole-class feedback and spark career inspiration with a 'Would you rather..?' game.

Autumn/Winter Calendar of events 2026 (secondary)

Celebrate themed events from September to December with Energising Futures resources!

Football posters (secondary)

Football posters

Bring World Cup fever into your classroom with our brand new football posters and uncover the fascinating secret science behind the beautiful game while broadening career horizons.

The secret science of football posters (secondary)

Bring World Cup fever into your classroom with this fascinating look at the secret science behind football. From sound and forces to materials and sustainability, discover how science shapes the game at the highest level.

Football’s hidden careers poster (secondary)

Broaden career horizons with this eye-opening careers linked to football poster.

Revision resources: 2026

Discover revision resources guaranteed to make content stick, including posters, knowledge organisers, quizzes and more.

Revision resources: 2026 (14-16)

Find the perfect resource for your class with this handy overview of revision resources. These no-prep resources are organised into topics to save you time searching. Just print and go!

Photosynthesis check your learning (14-16)

Use this alongside the photosynthesis knowledge organiser to assess students' essential science knowledge or support revision.

Careers linked to Chemical reactions videos

Ignite student aspirations with these bite-sized videos showcasing the exciting career opportunities linked to Chemical reactions.

Careers linked to plants and photosynthesis poster (14-16)

Use this poster to link learning about plants and photosynthesis with the world of work and inspire students to think about potential future careers.

Photosynthesis poster (14-16)

Use this poster to understand why photosynthesis is essential for plants and animals. Explore how reactants enter and products leave plants, and discover careers that need expert knowledge of photosynthesis. 

Photosynthesis interactive quiz (14-16)

An interactive quiz detailing photosynthesis. Can students understand and answer questions in this quiz to test and build their knowledge around this topic? Let's find out!

Careers connections: Chemical reactions – Catherine: Step into my world

Discover what it’s like working as a Research engineer. From 3D-printers to genetically engineered bacteria, this video will inspire your students career aspirations as they step into Catherine’s world.

Careers connections: Chemical reactions – Jamie: Skills to reality

Prove to your students that what they learn in the chemistry classroom counts, as they discover how Research scientists use this fundamental knowledge everyday.

Careers linked to Chemical reactions

Connect Chemical reactions to careers with this video, showing students the variety of job opportunities in this field.

Women and girls in science (secondary)

Women have contributed to advances in all aspects of science, from computing, to medicine and astronomy. Inspire your students by celebrating discoveries made by women, and encourage them to consider a career in science themselves, using these engaging posters and exciting assembly!

2026 Resource planners

Use this selection of comprehensive resource planners to unlock a wealth of Energising Futures materials tailored to your learners. Discover essential science resources to teach the curriculum, real-world challenges to bring science to life and career connections to learn about jobs from real professionals.

Resource planner 2026: Ages 14-16

See all Energising Futures resources with direct links, sorted by topic, for ages 14-16 to easily integrate them into your planning.

Careers posters (secondary)

Secondary resources celebrating Black Scientists

Ignite your students’ passion for science and prove science has a place for everyone this Black History Month and beyond!

Lessons (secondary)

A selection of engaging lessons for 11-16s that are perfect for sparking group discussions and providing essential knowledge and key facts on a range of topics in the science curriculum.