Science
Virtual InsectsDownloadable virtual insects.
Label a skeletonAn interactive activity in which common bones of the human skeleton are explored. In the quiz bone labels are dragged and dropped to the correct location on the body
Crocodile ClipsBuild your own circuits, adding text and images as you go. Circuits then simulate. (Free but requires registration)
ElectroballElectroBall is an electric circuit simulation program for teaching at KS3 and KS4. It features a variety of simple circuits and shows movement of electrons around a circuit.
Radiation lab RadiationLab is an interactive simulation of a radioactivity experiment. It is designed for use at KS4 and above. It can be used for either teacher demonstration or student investigations, for teaching both radiation physics and data analysis.
Atom scopeAtomScope is a particle simulation program for teaching at KS3 and KS4. It features a collection of simulations which each reflect a key idea in the science of atoms and molecules.
Audio boardAudioBoard is an audio range oscilloscope specifically designed for use with an interactive whiteboard or data projector. It has bold graphics with a simple interface making it considerably easier than demonstrating sound waves than with a traditional CRO.
Dinosaur WorldTravel back in time and meet the Jurassic giants roaming a 3D dinosaur landscape. Partner software to the BBC Walking with Dinosaurs series.
Skeleton animationSimple interaction based on a walking and running figure which is x-rayed to reveal the skeletal structure and joints.
RGB LightQuick and simple interaction for IWB etc in which light from 3 primary colour torches is mixed to make secondary colours and white.
Squashed frogsA comprehensive range of downloadable interactive activities and printable resources to enhance physics, biology and chemistry at KS3/4/5
Journey from matter to atomThis educational science animation shows the following: Big things are made up of small things, What is matter made up of ?
Physics in a clinical thermometerA flash animation that shows how a clinical thermometer works. Why a reading still holds after removal of thermometer from body. Why vigorous shaking resets the reading. What role the capillary tube plays.
Air and water as insulatorsA flash animation that shows: an experiment to prove water is a bad conductor The role of air as an insulator Examples in our daily life - woollen clothes, quilt, ice
Physics and maths videosVIDSHELL is a self-extracting file containing video clips and software to let you teach physics and mathematics using digitized video. Currently it only works with Windows operating systems.
StellariumStellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.
CelestiaThe free space simulation that lets you explore our universe in three dimensions. Celestia runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.
Phet simulationsA comprehensive range of flash animations for physics. The units can be downloaded and run offline
Science UPD8A new concept – translating the latest breakthroughs and science behind the news, into inspiring activities – and publishing them lightning fast. Quality and ease of use mean that teachers simply “download and go”.