Getting Hands-On With Science by Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6 We have collected some great online resources for primary, secondary and college learners that inspire investigation, critical thinking and discussion. en-us 2020-03-25 06:48:24 UTC 2023-10-19 11:05:36 UTC hello@padlet.com Explorify EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/473940222 Think like a scientist!
Use these short anytime activities to develop critical thinking skills.
Level: Primary 
]]> 2020-03-25 06:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/473940222 Your Genome EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/473942614 Discover more about DNA?, genes? and genomes?, and the implications for our health and society.
Level: Secondary & College]]> 2020-03-25 07:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/473942614 Build a Healthy Cell EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/473944935 Make a healthy cell by selecting a type of cell and combining the correct component parts (organelles) in modelling material
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Level: P6-S4]]> 2020-03-25 07:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/473944935 Build a virus EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/473948802 Design and make a virus using genetic material (shredded paper), capsid (air dough) and protein spikes (pins or plastic pegs)
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Level: P4 - S3]]> 2020-03-25 07:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/473948802 Stem cells EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/479407266 Eurostemcell have more than 100 stem cell educational resources and teaching tools, fully catalogued. Ideal for teachers to introduce their students to stem cells.
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Level: S5, S6, college]]> 2020-03-28 07:04:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/479407266 BBC Bitesize EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/479414379 BBC Bitesize is a free online study support resource designed to help with learning, revision and homework! 

Bitesize provides support for learners across a wide range of school subjects and also supports children and young people’s wellbeing and career choices.
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Level: P1 - S6

]]> 2020-03-28 07:27:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/479414379 BBC Terrific EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/479416204 Terrific Scientific brings science to the heart of your teaching with fantastic investigations and exciting resources linked to the curriculum.
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Level: Primary]]> 2020-03-28 07:34:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/479416204 STEM Learning EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/479418953 Free resources for home learning and continuing in-school delivery, a careful curation of home-learning,  family-learning and in-school learning activities for all ages.
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Level: Primary & Secondary
]]> 2020-03-28 07:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/479418953 Edinburgh Zoo EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/484518829 Watch the animals live at Edinburgh Zoo. What behaviour can you see? Can you make table of all the different kinds of behaviour or activity observed in an animal?]]> 2020-03-31 14:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/484518829 Wow Science EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/484526407 The resources, which cover a broad range of science subjects and are suitable for all primary ages, can be an excellent tool for teachers, students and their parents.
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Level: P1 - P7]]> 2020-03-31 14:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/484526407 Ri ExpeRimental EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/486232061 A series of short films making it fun, easy and cheap to do science experiments at home with your children, brought to you by The Royal Institution.
Level: P1 - P7]]> 2020-04-01 09:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/486232061 Association of Science Education EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/486239585 The ASE have a great list of resources for teachers that cover all sciences.
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Level: P1 - College]]> 2020-04-01 10:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/486239585 Science Sparks EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/486446227 If you’re looking for a great science experiment take a look here. Science Sparks is bursting with easy science experiments for kids of all ages.]]> 2020-04-01 11:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/486446227 H-Unique EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/486448754 Be part of the science! To help with this research H-Unique will be calling on 5,000 ‘citizen scientists’ to contribute images to the world’s first searchable database of the anatomy and variations of the human hand.
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  • clear and simple, using household resources
  • accessible and manageable for all
  • fun for children and their families to do
  • linked to follow up activities
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]]> 2020-04-14 09:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/506010695 Game On! EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/506196853 Do you like computer games? Wouldn’t it be fun to build your very own games at home? Follow these activities to explore the exciting world of video games, learn the basics of coding in a visual programming language called Scratch and build your very own computer game!
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Level: 8+]]> 2020-04-14 12:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/506196853 Genome Engineering Technologies EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/506199653 Genome engineering technologies are powerful tools used by researchers around the world. From making allergen-free food to eliminating disease, the usefulness of changing the genomes of animals and plants seems almost boundless.

There are a number of methods that scientists can use to change the genome of an organism. But how do they actually work?
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]]> 2020-04-14 12:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/506199653 Coronavirus Book for Children EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/506202417 The book answers key questions in simple language appropriate for 5 to 9 year olds:

• What is the coronavirus?
• How do you catch the coronavirus?
• What happens if you catch the coronavirus?
• Why are people worried about catching the coronavirus?
• Is there a cure for the coronavirus?
• Why are some places we normally go to closed?
• What can I do to help?
• What’s going to happen next?

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]]> 2020-04-14 12:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/506202417 Practical Action EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/506217822
Practical Action has FREE STEM, science, design and technology resources fit the UK curriculum and engage children in real world issues including climate change, renewable energy, food security and disaster preparedness.
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Level 5+]]> 2020-04-14 12:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/506217822 UKRI Coronavirus Information EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/506469937 Coronavirus: the science explained lays out the evidence and the facts about the virus, the disease, the epidemic, and its control.]]> 2020-04-14 14:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/506469937 Red Cross Newsthink EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/516957790 This edition of Newsthink encourages learners to build resilience in emergencies and consider ways that members of the public can look after each other and to understand the facts about a pandemic. Learners will develop skills to engage critically with information they receive. It also explores the role of practical acts of kindness and emotional support during a disease outbreak.
Level 11- 19]]> 2020-04-20 09:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/516957790 Power of Kindness Calendar EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/517006294 🆓 KINDNESS CALENDAR 📅 from @BritishRedCross
During these difficult times, one thing is clear: small acts of kindness make a big difference. This resource for young people helps explore the #PowerofKindness
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The award-winning Digimap for Schools service – which aids teaching of geography, maths, literacy, history and data skills – is now free to all students for the remainder of the school year.
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]]> 2020-04-20 12:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/517311553 Etch A Cell EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/519619678 In this project, they ask you to look at images of cells, like the one above, and then draw around any mitochondria you can see.
Nearly every cell in your body contains hundreds to thousands of mitochondria. You can see a eight in the image below.
Mitochondria are incredibly important as they convert food into energy that can be used by your cells. Without them, you wouldn't be able to survive, which makes them an important part of the cell to study!
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]]> 2020-04-21 08:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/519619678 FutureLearn Schools EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/527765802 FutureLearn for schools is offering free access to online educational resources for school pupils aged 13+ to continue and expand their learning. ]]> 2020-04-24 08:43:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/527765802 Coronavirus Tutoring Initiative EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/548761321 The Coronavirus Tutoring Initiative was started in March on the same day that the UK Government announced national school closures. Whilst necessary, the closures risk increasing the disparity between those young people who can access private tutoring and those who cannot. This free nationwide tutoring service aims to link university students with school pupils to assist the latter's studies for a couple of hours per week.
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The resource is a pack of 30 cards with Covid-19 related words and images which can be used stand-alone or as part of a game “STEAM charades” . The pack includes instructions and background research info and are totally free to download (to print or use with a projector)
Click here to download ]]> 2021-02-04 16:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/1164624516 Marvellous Mixtures EBSOC https://padlet.com/ebsoc/12y92qu4ths6/wish/1164627385 Created especially for the #MSFschools2020 programme! Use this Science @Home investigation to explore the question "Can I separate my leafy mixture?". Download the workbook, follow the instructions and build confidence in using the scientific method. Don't forget to collect a certificate!
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Curriculum Area: Science
Curriculum Themes: Inquiry and investigative skills, scientific analysis and thinking skills, skills and attribute of scientifically literate citizens, materials, chemical changes, properties and uses of substances, topical science
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This game is a fun way of introducing or exploring body systems, cells and diseases. 
Find out more and play online at https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our-collections/games/gen/  

Tweet @NtlMuseumsScot or let us know at schools@nms.ac.uk if you use this resource
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