Within the KS2 Science section the Life Processes and Living Things area helps children to learn about humans and animals. It includes information and interactive activities relating to the human body, keeping healthy and micro organisms. The Life Processes and Living Things area also includes a section on Green Plants with fact sheets, interactive activities and experiments relating to plant life cycles and growing plants. Children can also learn about variation and classification through a series of facts sheets, quizzes and activities about mammals, reptiles, fish, birds, amphibians and food chains.
The Materials area of the KS2 Science section helps children to enhance their understanding of grouping materials and changing materials. It encourages Key Stage 2 learners to carry out activities relating to topics such as soil, solids, gases, liquids and minerals and to test their knowledge through a series of fun quizzes.
Within the Physical Processes area of the KS2 Science section children are able to study forces and motion by learning about magnets & springs, friction and forces in action. They can also help to develop their knowledge of electricity through a range of resources, fact sheets and interactive activities. There is also useful information and fun activities relating to light, sound, the earth, planets and space.
The resources and activities in the KS2 Science section are in an interactive, online, or printable format that brings a differing dynamic to the subject for children studying at Key Stage 2.
Connected Earth - Excellent web site all about communication with lots of information and interactive activities.
Digger and the Gang - Interactive activities that help to guide you through the National Curriculum.
Discover Primary Science - Web site looking at all aspects of primary Science
Eco Patrol - Learn how to look after your environment.
Friz TV - Watch videos and learn facts about science
Funbrain Proton Don - FunBrain will show you a periodic table that contains the elements symbols and their periodic no.
RSPCA - The official site of the RSPCA includes lots of information and a kids section.
Science Clips - Interactive activities for science
Science Objects - Clipart of Science objetcs.
Science Resources - Science resources from Primary Resources.
Scientists - Information on famous scientists.
Show Me –Science and Technology - Website with games and other activities from the UK's museums
The Black Hole Gang - Explore the site to learn about the science adventures of Matt, Wei Ling, Rosa, A.J., and Newton.
The Geometry Centre - Shapes, Patterns, Symmetry! You will find these in the Geometry Centre. Browse through an exhibit, or jump right in and start experimenting!
Topex/Poseiden Satellite Page - Online coloring and activity book where you can learn about the TOPEX/POSEIDON satellite.
Wildlife Migration - A global study of wildlife migration.
World of Tea - Find out about the worlds favourite drink - tea.