Science resources for remote learning


During this difficult time, as well as creating our own science activities for you to try at home, we have also found a variety of other websites that are offering science content:


University of Surrey Outreach - Have a look at some of the links that the University of Surrey, Physics Department have found. There is something for all ages from early years up to A-Level and even some resources for parents and teachers.

Space Station Explorers - Free resources related to the international space station

This picture shows an american astronaut in his space and extravehicular activity suite working outside of a spacecraft. In the background parts of a space shuttle are visible. In the far background of the picture planet earth with it's blue color and white clouds is shown as well as a patch of black space.

Space Foundation - Free Space video activities 

SEPnet - The South East Physics Network have collected together a list of resources for all ages as well as something for parents and teachers.

Crest Awards - The Crest Awards have a range of different activities, split into different age categories, and is suitable for children aged 5 - 19.

Isaac Physics - An online platform for GCSE and A-Level physics. Self marking practice questions and problem solving is available as well as virtual weekly lessons. Join anytime, with past questions and videos available on catch up. Create a free account to access all of the content and save your answers!

London Zoo Resources - A range of worksheets are available divided up by age range.

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Virtual London Zoo - While you are not able to visit, why not check out some of the webcam videos from London Zoo.

The Science Museum - There are a range of free learning games, apps and activities available.

British Science Week - Has 'Innovating for the Future' activity packs for early years, primary and secondary available to download from British Science Week.

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STEM Learning - Free activities and resources to support home learning.

STEM Learning Lessons - STEM Learning are offering free science lessons online for children aged 5 - 19. They have more content coming soon but so far have something for each age group.

Royal Museums Greenwich - Free learning resources in a range of subjects over a range of age levels. Use the boxes at the top of the page to limit your search for the appropriate key stage level and subject you are searching for

MEL Science - Free online science lessons and demonstrations of experiments

The League of Young Inventors - Free online STEM activities for children with video tutorials and using common household materials. 

Science Buddies - Have a variety of different science activities available to try for different ages. They have also launched SimPandemic, an interactive tool to show how a pandemic evolves and looking at how it can effect lives and jobs. 

Thank you to Dr Campbell at the Department of Physics from University of Surrey, and the University of York for all their help in compiling the resources. 

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