useful links

Doc Brown’s Chemistry Clinic

includes quizzes, worksheets and revisions aids for KS3, GCSE and ‘A’ level. There’s an alphabetical list of the uses and applications of chemicals, along with a range of resources suited to biology, physics, earth science and mixed science. more

The naked scientists

A group of physicists and researchers from Cambridge University who use radio, live lectures and the internet to strip science down to its bare essentials and make it more available to the general public. The site contains nearly 200 hours of science podcasts, over 60 experiments for people to do at home, over 100 science articles, a fact/fiction science quiz and much more

Engineering Timelines

A website about the history of engineering; it puts things in perspective and profiles the more famous names and things, like bridges for example. It provides the how, where, why and who of engineering triumphs. There is also a local search facility. more

howtoons

A site that brings science to life in cartoon form. The cartoon strips are very engaging and you can also download the pdf to tell you how to do it. more

Learn about genetics

Genetic resources have been developed to improve knowledge and understanding of human genetics within schools. As one of the fastest growing areas of science, the Institute of Biology is seeking to encourage young people to consider careers as doctors, nurses, technicians and scientists. The resources support the curriculum and seek to stimulate a life-long interest in genetics through everyday contexts. They have been piloted and developed for use with KS2 – 6th Form. more

Electricity

Interested in how everyday objects use electricity to work? Explore the 'How do electrical objects work?' section to find out how a torch lights up, or how a doorbell rings. After that, why not try your hand at Circuit Builder? Finally, find out more about the process of lighting up your house in 'How Electricity gets to your Home'. The Fusebox History Timeline charts everything from Faraday to the first microwave oven, and beyond!  more

Marine Turbines
Find out more about the world’s first offshore tidal power station ... more