Introduction to Heat Transfer
Backgrounders
Learn about the different ways that heat is transferred.
Describing and Classifying Matter
Backgrounders
Learn about the physical and chemical properties of matter.
Generating Electricity: Biomass
Backgrounders
Learn how biomass can be used to generate electricity.
Generating Electricity: Wind Power
Backgrounders
Learn how moving air can be used to generate electricity.
Careers with Light and Sound
Lessons
Students complete a jigsaw activity to learn about careers involving light and sound.
How can I build an electromagnet that moves paperclips?
Hands-on Activities
Design and build an electromagnet which can carry paperclips over a distance of one metre.
Generating Electricity: Solar Cells
Backgrounders
Learn how energy from the Sun can be used to generate electricity.
How can we build a structure that protects toy people from wind?
Hands-on Activities
How could you design and build a structure that protects toy people from the wind?
Types of Materials
Backgrounders
Descriptions and properties of common materials such as wood, metal, glass, plastics, ceramics and paper.
Properties of Materials
Picture Collections
10 images showing objects that are hard, soft, flexible, rigid, rough, smooth, strong, fragile, buoyant and non-buoyant
The Solutioneers Week 9: Renewable Energy
Interactives
This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore renewable energy.
Vivienne Jaehn-Kreibaum
Career Profiles
Electrical Engineer
Physical and Chemical Changes in the Kitchen
STEM Explained
Many physical and chemical changes happen when food is prepared. Chemistry never tasted so good!
The Solutioneers Week 2: Ready to Roll
Interactives
This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore re-engineering.