See also: Space, astronomy and the solar system

Science is a National Curriculum subject within the four nations. There may be variations as to the way it is taught but there is no doubt that support from home can only benefit such learning. There is a wealth of materials listed below with activities to inspire and support science understanding. There are many organisations, such as the Science Museum, STEM and Jodrell Bank, who have created fun and engaging resources to use at home or at school. Some topics have been listed under the specific school of science – Biology, Chemistry or Physics. It is certainly well worth exploring the resources and having a go at some kitchen science together. This is home learning at its best and can benefit the whole family. It's fun too!

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National Geographic Kids: primary science resources

www.natgeokids.com/uk/teacher-category/science

This covers Animals and Insects; Dinosaurs; Evolution; Forces; Habitats; Humans; Plants; Rocks; and Space.

STEM Learning: primary science resources

www.stem.org.uk/primary-science

This includes resources on topics for Plants; Rocks; Animals including Humans; Forces & Magnets; Materials and their Properties; States of Matter; Electricity; Light; Earth & Space; Living Things; Evolution & Inheritance; and Sound. To access the resources, you are required to complete the free registration. Excellent.

learning resources and activities

50+ STEM activities for any classroom

www.stem.org.uk

An amazing selection of activities to do at home or in the classroom. Activities are divided into Primary and Secondary with a downloadable learning resource for each, packed with activity ideas and links to full instructions and materials required. Absolutely wonderful for anyone teaching STEM or learning from home.

Aerospace Bristol: learning resources

www.aerospacebristol.org/at-home-with-aerospace-bristol

This gives lots of excellent STEM activities. It includes How to Build a Rocket Launcher and Exercise Like an Astronaut, among many others.

Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry: science

www.abpischools.org.uk

This provides teachers, parents and young people with curriculum related, interactive resources with animations and diagrams that can be downloaded. All the resources link science topics to the world outside and particularly to the treatment of disease. Select by age range 5–7; 7–11; 11–14; 14–16; and 16+. Then further select by topic.