![How do vacuum cleaners work?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-do-vacuum-cleaners-work.jpg)
How do vacuum cleaners work?
Hands-on Activities
Discover the type of pressure that is used in a vacuum cleaner.
![How does rain become acidic?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-does-rain-become-acidic.jpg)
How does rain become acidic?
Hands-on Activities
Learn how to make a pH indicator and test water samples.
![DNA "unzipping"](/sites/default/files/2019-10/DNA_unzipping.png)
How can I obtain a sample of DNA?
Hands-on Activities
Be a biochemist! Learn how to extract DNA from an onion and find out what DNA looks like.
![Goldfish Goldfish](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/Gullfiskur.jpg?itok=L6czSzoc)
Fish: Freshwater
Picture Collections
4 images of some fish such as koi that live in freshwater river and lake environments and in freshwater aquariums and garden ponds
![Clown Fish Clown Fish](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/Clown_fish_in_the_Andaman_Coral_Reef.jpg?itok=nkTzBh1T)
Fish: Saltwater
Picture Collections
14 images of some fish such as lion fish, grouper and sharks that live in saltwater environments like oceans, saltwater lakes and aquariums
![Water Lily Water Lily](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/waterlily.jpg?itok=nnvmuAjZ)
Flowers: Cup Shape
Picture Collections
8 images of some flowerheads such as roses and water lilies whose outer petals are longer than the petals in the centre of the flower
![Iris Iris](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/blueiris.jpg?itok=dvud8S14)
Flowers: Irregular Shape
Picture Collections
3 images of some asymmetrical flowerheads such as an iris and an Orchis Sima or Monkey Orchid
![Sunflower Sunflower](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/sunflowers.jpg?itok=pmiRVO51)
Flowers: Radial Shape
Picture Collections
7 images of some symmetrical flowerheads such as asters and sunflowers whose petals radiate from the centre of the flower
![Petunias Petunias](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/petunias.jpg?itok=yMPRRNyK)
Flowers: Trumpet Shape
Picture Collections
5 images of some flowerheads such as petunias and lilies that start as a narrow base and widen to an open shape
![How can a person walk through a sheet of paper?](/sites/default/files/2019-08/how-can-a-person-walk-through-a-sheet-of-paper.jpg)
How can a person walk through a sheet of paper?
Hands-on Activities
In this challenge activity discover how one piece of paper can go a long way. It's time to think outside the box!
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Cycle of Day and Night
Lessons
Students explore the cycle of day and night by sorting and classifying pictures, creating images and reading books.
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Birds: Nest Construction
Picture Collections
images of some birds in the process of building their nests
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Birds: Nests
Picture Collections
10 images of some birds' nests showing various designs, structures and materials used for building them
![Eagle Eagle](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/eagle2.jpg?itok=9md6UX31)
Birds: Raptors (Birds of Prey)
Picture Collections
5 images of predatory birds that hunt and feed on other animals such as eagles, the Great Horned Owl and vultures
![Blue Jay Blue Jay](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/Bluejay.jpg?itok=txRE8CEw)
Birds: Songbirds
Picture Collections
10 images of some birds such as finches, chickadees and cardinals that produce sounds and calls in a musical way