Vitamin C Experiment
Vitamin C: Which contains more, citrus fruits or green vegetables?
Physical science (physics & chemistry)
Electricity Project
Electric current, measured in amperes, in circuits, series and parallel circuits.
Work and Energy Project (via Simple Machines)
Simple machines give bigger force but at the expense of smaller movement (and vice versa): product of force and displacement unchanged.
Space Physics Day
Space Physics Day Areas of Study: Section One – Glossary Section Two – Our Solar System objects of orbit paths of orbit relative size Section Three – Gravity Force […]
The Periodic Table
The varying physical and chemical properties of different elements. The principles underpinning the Mendeleev Periodic Table. The Periodic Table: periods and groups; metals and non-metals. How patterns in reactions can be predicted with reference to the Periodic Table. The properties of metals and non-metals. The chemical properties of metal and non-metal oxides with respect to acidity.
Rock, Weathering, and Soils Day
Physical geography relating to: geological timescales and plate tectonics; rocks, weathering and soils; weather and climate, including the change in climate from the Ice Age to the present; and glaciation, hydrology and coasts.
Nutrition Day
Nutrition and Digestion concerns the content of a healthy diet and understanding that plants make carbohydrates in their leaves by photosynthesis.
Waves Day
A brief introduction to observable, light, and sound waves, discussing wave velocity, frequency, and wavelength.
Atoms, Elements, and Compounds Day
To know the simple (Dalton) atomic model, the differences between atoms, elements and compounds, the chemical symbols and formulae for elements and compounds, and thatthe conservation of mass changes of state and chemical reactions.
Solids Day
One of the main characteristics of solids is that they hold their own shape.
Water Cycle Day
Describe and understand key aspects of physical geography including the water cycle.
Forces Day 1
Force is the strength or power exerted upon an object
Liquids Day
You will know that some materials will dissolve in liquid to form a solution, and describe how to recover a substance from a solution.
Earth and Space Day
Describe the movement of the Earth, and other planets, relative to the Sun in the solar system
Magnet Day
A magnet is a material or object that produces a magnetic field.
TINKER BALL – Smithsonian
Playing around with objects and ideas helps us see that there may be more than one solution.
Virtual Greece Field Trip (two weeks)
Greece is officially called the Hellenic Republic. It was historically also known as Hellas. Greece is a country in Southern Europe with a population of approximately 11 million as of 2016. Athens is the nation’s capital and largest city, followed by Thessaloniki.
Salt Water Density – floating.
Explore density and how salt water enables floatation.
TinkerCad
Tinkercad is a simple, online 3D design and 3D printing app for everyone.
Willy Wonka Week
A whole week of Willy Wonka themed learning and fun.
Blob’s Guide to Electrical Circuits
Activities, games and quiz. http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/guide.html
Electricity and Circuits Game Quiz
http://www.learningcircuits.co.uk
BBC Bitesize: physical processes
Physical processes: Electricity, types of energy forces, space, sound and light games, activities and quizzes.
The Power of Circuits – SciShow Kids
Have you ever wondered how you can turn the light on in your house? Or maybe why you can push a doorbell and it makes a sound? This happens because of circuits! Join Jessi and Squeaks as they learn how circuits work, and make their very own!
States of Matter – solids, liquids and gases
Learn the basics about the three well-known States of Matter – solids, liquids and gases. What is a state of matter? and what are properties of solids, liquids and gases? […]
3 States of Matter for Kids
Matter is all around us! Solid, liquid, and gas, everything you see, touch, and even breathe is made of matter. Matter is made of atoms, and the arrangement of the […]
Identifying Crystals & Polished Stones
Identifying Crystals & Polished Stones by colour To give you a bit more help in identifying crystals by name (or at least giving you a few options that may help […]
What’s the Dirt on … Dirt?
A SciShow Kids viewer has asked us: What is dirt made of? Join Jessi to get the dirt on … dirt!
ProProfs – Identify Rock Pictures
Identify Metamorphic, Igneous, and Sedimentary Rocks ProProfs – Identify Rock Pictures
Geology.com – Rocks
Geology.com – Rocks
Ducksters Chemistry
Chemistry is the branch of science that studies the properties of matter and how matter interacts with energy. Chemistry is considered a physical science and is closely related to physics. […]
Little Alchemy
Online version of the alchemy game. Mix elements to create new ones. Little Alchemy
Phet – Interactive Physical Science Simulations
Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based […]
BBC Science – Physical
Topics: Materials Forces and motion Light and sound Electricity Earth and space Working scientifically
Rock Cycle
Rock Cycle
Identify Rock Pictures
Identify Rocks Quiz