- CREST Awards
CREST (CREativity in Science and Technology) is a UK-wide Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) award scheme managed by the British Science Association.
- Free CPD courses by DATA
The Design and Technology Association is working in partnership with Engineers without Borders and Practical Action to bring you FREE courses suitable for teachers of KS2 to KS5. Dates from now until May 2020.
- Glasgow Science Festival
The Glasgow Science Festival takes place from the 4th to the 14th June 2020 and offers a varied programme of events for people from all ages and backgrounds.
- Great Science Share
GSS aims to put children at the heart of sharing their love of learning. #GreatSciShare will inspire, engage and celebrate science with a range of audiences in creative ways.
- National Insect Week
A week of activities nationwide, National Insect Week encourages people of all ages to learn more about insects. National Insect Week returns in 2020
- Whipsnade News
Zookeepers are celebrating the birth of a giant in April – after welcoming a baby giraffe to the herd at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.
- Stop the Spread
Pupils research infectious diseases then design and build a model of a hand washing device for a school in Kenya
- World Osprey Week
Free resources for schools about satellite tracking of ospreys and more about these birds
- Crest Awards through Practical Action STEM Challenges
We have worked with the British Science Association to ensure a number of our resources can be used to help pupils achieve a British Science Association CREST Award at different levels. Suitable for primary and secondary pupils.
- Salters' Festivals of Chemistry
One-day chemistry events held at various Universities throughout the UK and Ireland.
- Salters' Chemistry Club Handbook
The Salters' Chemistry Club Handbooks 1 and 2 are a very popular source of activities for teachers to use in chemistry clubs, enrichment activities or open evenings.
- IET Faraday Challenge Days
Delivered free of charge by the IET, Faraday Challenge Days give students the opportunity to research, design and make prototype solutions to genuinely tough engineering problems. At each event teams compete to win a prize for themselves and a trophy for their school.
- IET Faraday DIY Challenge Days
Run your very own Challenge in school with these online DIY Faraday Challenge Days. These are packages of printable and electronic resources and guidance notes for teachers and technicians that take you through the day.
- Gratnells supports the Big Schools’ Birdwatch
Gratnells, manufacturers and marketers of Britain’s best known and most widely used range of storage systems for over 40 years, has supported the RSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch initiative, encouraging children to become part of the world’s biggest wildlife survey
- Bloodhound SSC - Race for the Line Competition
The BLOODHOUND Project is a global Engineering Adventure, using a 1000mph world land speed record attempt to inspire the next generation to enjoy, explore and get involved in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Apply now for the 'Race for the line competition' - A Micro:bit Model Rocket Car Competition for England & Wales
- Out & About with Industry
An index of industrial museums in the UK
- Free teaching resources from the IET
FREE TEACHING RESOURCES - classroom activities for students aged 11-19 years with film clips, online games and quizzes.
- Skywatch
An app that presents current astronomical event data ia a format accessible to non-professional astronomers and enthusiasts.
- National Schools Observatory
The National Schools' Observatory provides schools in the UK and Ireland with free access to the Liverpool Telescope.
- Bradford Robotic Telescope
Your school can book time on a robotic telescope in Tenerife and use online resources from schools.telescopes.org too.
- Met Office Weather Observations Website
A website that displays online data submitted by groups or the public
- Metlink
Metlink is the home for school resources from the Royal Meteorological Society
- UK Schools Seismology Project
Information from BGS on how to get started and join in the project.
- British Antarctic Survey Educational Resources
Educational services and resources from the British Antarctic Survey
- Prehistoric puppets and models
Card models to bring ancient creatures to life
- Yummy Yoghurt Makers
A CREST Star activity from Practical Action
- Rutland Ospreys
Rutland Ospresy runs World Osprey Week and posts photos and information all year round including satellite tracking data on migration flyways.
- Beat the Flood
Suitable for KS2-3 (age 7-14) pupils use their STEM skills to help them design and build a model of a flood- proof house.
- Practical Action STEM Resources
A range of different STEM challenges that can be both incorporated into your lessons or be used as the basis for an off-timetable day. Perfect for National Science and Engineering Week.
- SCI-TECH Challenge
A European scheme bringing together students for an annual challenge competition.
- NRICH enriching mathematics
Mathematics learning and teaching resources for all school ages
- Moon Rocks & Meteorites Loan Scheme
Borrow unique NASA Moon rock samples and Natural History Museum meteorites in this FREE scheme run by STFC
- Practical Action resources
A variety of exciting and innovative resources from Practical Action support the teaching of climate change, renewable energy resources and cross- curricular topics such as sanitation and flooding
- Free renewable energy posters from Practical Action
A set of four colourful posters showing renewable energy in use in developing countries
- ESA Kids
Space fun from the European Space Agency. You can play in several languages!