How Electricity Works
An animated guide to the science of electricity. It covers how it works, how it is measured, how it reaches our homes and green options.
Circuit Construction Kit
Put together a circuit and test a switch and different items to see if they complete the circuit.
Wonderverse
A free education programme that brings science to life through relatable curriculum-led activities. Inspire students to explore topical and relevant science activities.
Power Up
A site where you can find out about electricity and how to use it safely.
Energising Futures Secondary Resources
The Energising Futures programme is designed to specifically increase young people’s understanding and enjoyment of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Lots of great free secondary school resources!
Switched On Kids
A really good site written especially for children which looks at sources of electricity and, electrical safety round the home. There are worksheets and activities. It works well on an interactive whiteboard.
Q-Files
Q-files is a subscription based online encyclopedia specially designed and written for children. It is also advert free and regularly updated.
School Physics
This is the website for both students and teachers of Physics whether studied as a single subject or as part of a combined science course and is useful for those in the UK studying GCSE and A level Physics.
BBC Bitesize Science Key Stage 2
Colourful, interactive science activities from the BBC Bitesize on the key areas: materials, energy, light and sound, humans, plants and animals. Designed for 10 to 11 year olds.
Energy Resources
A super site for GCSE. It has information on all methods of power generation. It also tells you what you will need to know for your exam and has a summary and quiz on each page.
