Resources for Students

Climate Change

UEA Project Climate Change

Learn about climate change, what it is and how you can help tackle it – a resource for both educators and students.

WEMC Teal Tool

An easy-to-use, free interactive tool that enables you to explore climate variables and carbon emissions from 1980 to present.

Computer Science

Scratch

Imagine, program, share – program interactive stories, games and animations and share with others.

Code Combat

learn computer science and coding – a resource for educators and students

Blocky Maze

Play Blocky Maze and learn coding!

Blocky

Use Java script and coding to play games.

Royal Academy of Engineering – Are We Connected?

A STEM teaching and learning resource that explores engineering through the technology we communicate and connect with.

Computer Science for Fun

Explore how computer science is also about people, solving puzzles, creativity, changing the future and having fun.

Code Club

Learn to code and programme to make and create games.

Microbit

Quick program and coding projects to suit all ages.

Microsoft MakeCode Arcade

Tutorials and games to learn coding.

Minecraft – education edition

A game based learning platform that promotes creativity, collaboration and problem solving in an immersive digital environment.

Raspberry Pi Projects

Make games, a website, music, a robot and lots more with coding and programming.

Computer Science Newbies

Online resources for Python, Greenfoot, HTML and more.

Code.org

Learn computer science at home with tutorials, videos, courses and more.

W3Schools

HTML Tutorial – HTML is the standard markup language for web pages. With HTML your can create your own website.

Code Academy

Learn the basics of HTML and start building and editing web pages.

MIT App Inventor

learn how to build fully functional apps for smartphones and tablets.

101 Computing

Find new computing challenges to boost your programming skills!

Free Code Camp

Learn coding from the beginning! From the basics to advanced.

Greenfoot

Learn Java programming, one of the most popular languages in the world. Visual tools coupled with programming, making learning to program easier.

A Level Computer Science

Programming and System Development. A series covering some of the content needed for WJEC / Eduquas A Level component 1.

Design and Technology

Science Kids – Technology for Kids

Experiments, free games, science fair projects, fun quizzes, interesting facts, amazing videos, worksheets and more!

Royal Academy of Engineering – Power Up!

Power Up! looks at different types of energy, energy in engineering, the importance of electricity and how it is generated.

Royal Academy of Engineering – Are We Connected?

A resource that explores engineering through the technology we communicate and connect with.

Bridge Academy – D&T revision

A collection of videos designed to help prepare for D&T GCSE’s.

DT source

Design and Technology resources for pupils and teachers.

Energy

RWE Careers in Offshore Wind

Learn about the offshore wind industry, the technology and the many careers and jobs that go into helping develop, build and maintain offshore wind farms in the UK

Maths

Open Middle

Challenging maths questions to be solved.

BBC Bitesize

Daily lessons for homeschooling.

I See Maths

Innovative training and resources to promote deep learning in primary maths.

Top Marks

Learn online through fun and engaging games and activities.

You Cubed

Learn maths by completing fun and interesting tasks.

Which One Doesn’t Belong?

Thought provoking maths puzzles.

Future Energy

A printable activity workbook based on the many areas of energy.

Estimation 180

Daily estimation challenges.

Corbett Maths Primary

Videos, worksheets and quizzes.

Maths Bot

Resources for students aged 5 – 15.

Open Middle

Challenging maths questions to be solved.

Math Pickle

Puzzles, games and mini competitions.

IXL Maths

Master essential maths skills at your own pace through fun and interactive questions, built in support and motivating awards.

Transum Mathematics

Games, puzzles, investigations and exam questions to help with your maths learning.

The Daily Rigour

A weekly numeracy newspaper focussing on stories in the news from the past week and the numbers behind them.

Teach It Maths

Interactive resources, tasks and revision aids.

Corbett Maths

Videos, worksheets and quizzes.

Maths DIY

Past paper solutions, resources and tips to help you get the grades you deserve.

Study Maths

GCSE maths revision resources including notes, worksheets and games.

The Maths Teacher

A virtual classroom with lesson notes, videos and exercises.

AMSP

A Level maths resources and revision tips.

Dr Frost Maths

Online learning, videos and exam questions.

STEM Learning

A Level Maths – resources covering subject content in Pure, Mechanics and Statistics as well as the overarching themes of mathematical argument, language, proof, problem solving and modelling.

Science

Science quizzes

Quizzes based on the national curriculum providing a fantastic learning experience for students.

Whizz, Pop, Bang

Quick and easy science activities for kids. All you need to do these simple experiments are some household ingredients, a bit of space and curiosity.

Science Museum Group

Learning resources including experiments and activities.

Pairing for early science

Using the game of pairs to broaden young children’s knowledge of science.

The Children’s University of Manchester

Science based learning activities.

Primary Games

Free online science based games.

Science Kids

Enjoy fun games while learning about science and technology with free online activities to try, with something for everyone!

Learning Games for Kids

Fun online educational learning games that teach important skills for preschool and primary school students, building in maths, language, science and social studies.

Free online science games

Test your knowledge about the universe with quizzes and games. Expand your science horizons by reading illustrated articles!

ExpeRimental

A series of short films making it fun, easy and cheap to do science experiments at home with your children

Wow Science

Games, activities, apps, videos, experiments and websites all about science.

Science Sparks

Discover fun facts, cool science experiments, free science printables, science fair projects and super STEM challenges.

BBC Bitesize – Biology

Videos and fun things to learn around biology.

BBC Bitesize – Chemistry

Videos and fun things to learn around chemistry.

BBC Bitesize – Physics

Videos and fun things to learn around physics.

Mini Projects

Watch videos and complete mini projects different subjects!

Royal Academy of Engineering – Light Saver

STEM activities and practical teamwork challenges which explore the role that engineers and scientists have in developing new technologies to save lives.

Video Lessons for GCSE Science

Videos for GCSE science and maths which aim to give a concise run through of everything you’ll need to know for your exams in a way that’s easy to follow and understand.

Mini Projects – Biology

Revision tasks and papers for biology.

Miss Clarke Does Science – You Tube

GCSE science revision videos.

Free Science Lessons – You Tube

GCSE revision videos covering biology, chemistry and physics.

GCSE Physics online

Short online tutorials covering the basic concepts of physics with fully explained experiments.

Biology AS Revision Guide

A revision guide for AS biology.

Chemistry AS Revision Guide

A revision guide for AS chemistry.

Physics AS Revision Guide

A revision guide for AS physics.

A Level Physics online

Short online tutorials covering the basic concepts of physics with fully explained experiments.

STEM

OK Go Sandbox

Resources focused around music videos bringing different ideas, disciplines and people together to explore creativity and learning.

Maddie’s Do you Know?

Learn new things with Maddie as she explores the world around us and discovers how stuff works – a CBeebies programme

Strive Academy

Virtual STEAM activities.

Morgan Sindall Construction

Primary School activity cards – a range of activities that demonstrate the wide range of careers available in the construction industry.

Cambridge Consultants weekly STEM challenge

A weekly STEM based challenge with a small prize awarded to the answer which impresses most!

Learn by Design – STEM at Home

A series of creative activities that you can work on with your child that demonstrate various aspects of STEM.

Science Buddies

Explore experiments, engineering challenges and demonstrations with fun hands-on STEM activities.

Scottish Council for Development and Industry

Tried and tested downloadable STEM challenges.

Strive Academy – Digital Breakout

Virtual escape room activities.

Open Learn

Free online STEM based courses produced by the Open University.

Guide Dogs for the Blind

Eye See a STEM resource which includes engaging sessions on how the eye works and the benefits that daily exercise, good nutrition and sufficient sleep have on the body and people’s eyesight. 

Practical Action

Free STEM, design and technology resources which follow the UK curriculum and engage children in real world issues including climate change, renewable energy, food security and disaster preparedness.

Stairway Learning

Learn maths, biology and physics – online fun learning with a platform built specifically for students.

Videos

Team Building Activity

An activity that provides endless differentiation for each student.

10 Easy Science Experiments

Science experiments using household items that will amaze kids.

Engineering Project with straws

What is STEM? An introduction about STEM and a fun challenge to try with children.

Maze Building with Straws

A great activity to build STEAM skills for ages 6 to 10. All you need are straws, paper, tape and a marble.

Walking Water

A simple science experiment designed to prompt discussion around STEAM based outcomes.

Spaghetti Towers

Get children thinking and building like engineers by challenging them to build the tallest tower out of spaghetti and marshmallows.

Chemistry – rocket firing

STEM activities to explore concepts behind science, technology, engineering and maths.

Mixing Colours

Learn how to get secondary colours by mixing primary colours. A short and fun experiment you can do at home with ingredients you already have.

Self-Identity Box

A STEM activity for primary. A foldable box that contains objects that represent who they are, the project incorporates social studies, engineering, science and mathematics.

Sink or Float

Young learners can dive into early physics in a fun colourful way with a two-piece submarine and floating raft along with weights, balls and starts to bring investigations to life.

Make a Thermometer

A science activity where you build a liquid thermometer from household materials.

Pattern Activities

STEM pattern activities to try with children with materials you can find at home.

Engineering – Spaghetti Bridges

Can you build a spaghetti bridge? To be successful you’ll need to think about how weight is distributed through the structure.

Spaghetti Challenges

Construct the tallest tower possible using spaghetti and mini marshmallows.

Marshmallow Shooter

Work in groups to build and shoot mini-marshmallows. Not only will students have lots of fun but they will also need to modify and adjust their shooting form in order to hit a bullseye on the wall.

Your own Earthquake

Students learn how engineers design and construct buildings to withstand earthquake damage by building their own model structures using toothpicks and marshmallows.

Awesome Science Tricks using Static Electricity

Tricks that take advantage of static electricity. The lower the humidity the better.

Marble Run Challenge

Design a marble run using simple household materials that takes a minute to complete – no more, no less.

Engineering Science Projects

10 engineering projects for kids to do at home or school using everyday items.

Engineering Challenges

2 low tech STEM engineering challenges.

The Digestive System

A disgusting, engaging, accurate, cheap, easy and memorable activity to teach the parts and purpose of the digestive system.

Science Experiments

Simple and awesome science experiments to provide hours of fun.

Physics Experiment – Why Does the Water Rise?

A physics project tackling the question: why does water rise inside the glass when it is place on top of the candle?

Awesome Lungs Working Model

Watch and learn how to make a working model of a pair of lungs.

Understanding Fractions

Explore fractions, simplifying fractions, and equivalent fractions by creating fraction kits.

Exploring Air and Air Pressure

A simple experiment designed to help young learners how air and pressure are related.

25 Easy Crazy Science Experiments

Science experiments you can do at home.

Build a Submarine

Build a submarine from two soda bottles in this fun science project. You can build one just for fun, or do this as a science fair project.

Paper Bridges

Build and test paper bridges in this fun STEM activity! What shape is the strongest? What material works the best? Try it yourself and find out.

The Celery Experiment

Want to learn how plants move water around inside them? Or do you just want to turn a stalk of celery purple? Try this amazing colour changing celery experiment.

Spooky Experiment

Grow a monster hand with materials you can find at home!

Making Oobleck

Make a substance that appears to be liquid most of the time but when force is applied turns solid!

Vinegar Volcano

A fun science project to do with your children. It makes a mess but kids love it, using materials you will find around your home.

Skittles Experiment

A science experiment with Skittles to make a rainbow effect. As the sugar starts to dissolve off the candy the sugar rich water is much denser than normal water and sinks to the bottom of the plate.

10 Science Experiments

Easy science experiments for people of all ages to do at home.

Lava Lamp Experiment

Make a lava lamp at home using vegetable oil, water, food colouring and Alka Seltzer tablets.