Our Dynamic Earth
Dynamic Earth science centre in Edinburgh delivers a portfolio of 30 Curriculum for Excellence and Learning for Sustainability linked workshop experiences in indoor, outdoor and online settings.
Materials
A BBC Bitesize resource with 4 learner guides and 17 class video clips on topics such as heating and cooling materials, why we use different materials, which materials dissolve in water and recycling and its effect on the environment.
The Chem Team
Study resources on a wide range of chemistry topics.
A Walk Through Time - The Evolution of Time Measurement
This presentation traces the history of time keeping from the earliest clocks to present day. It explains ancient calendars and time zones.
The Water Cycle
Interesting activities to aid understanding of the Water Cycle.
Nature's Calendar
Be involved in recording nature sightings in spring and autumn to help scientists understand how climate change is affecting trees, birds and animals. Lots of free wildlife fact packs to download.
Nature Detectives
A subscription site about nature from the Woodland Trust. Find out what to look out for in the natural world in the coming weeks. There are activities and resources to help you learn more about trees.
Children's Butterfly Site
Information, colouring pages and frequently asked questions about butterflies and moths. The colouring pages are suitable for younger children but the text is more suited to Key Stage 3 upwards.
Toys
A useful collection of images of toys from the Victoria and Albert museum if you are working on a topic related to toys or forces.
Q-Files
Q-files is a subscription based online encyclopedia specially designed and written for children. It is also advert free and regularly updated.
