Electric helicopter animation
Can you make an electric helicopter with a rotor that switches on and off? Use this animation to introduce this challenge to pupils.
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Properties and changes 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!
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