If you're looking for things to do at home, or projects to run at school, the following resources and organisations may help you.
The Internet has a huge range of ideas and activities. Here we have picked a shortlist of reputable local and national content alongside our own.
We have a large, in-house library of activity packs to suit different needs – much more than is shown here. Please contact us if you'd like to find out more.
CSES Imagine! Masterclasses
Activity packs from the CSES Imagine! series, Ri Masterclasses and other CSES partners.
Some of these are available to members only. Membership is FREE for students and teachers!
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CSES Imagine: Machines and Bridges
A home activity pack exploring simple machines, mechanics and bridges. Includes instructions for a bridge-building competition.
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CSES Imagine: Plastics – Friend or Foe?
A home activity pack exploring the science and technology behind plastics, their impact and the circular economy.
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CSES Imagine for Primary: Light!
A primary school masterclass on the subject of light. PowerPoint and other resources available on request.
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CSES Imagine for Primary: Eggsperiment!
A primary school masterclass looking at protecting things, including eggs. Equipment available on request.
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Ri Masterclass: CAD (Computer-Aided Design) *
Ri Masterclass prepared by STEM Ambassador and CSES collaborator, Dee Amos.
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Ri Masterclass: Computer Science and Astrophotography *
Ri Masterclass prepared by STEM Ambassador and CSES collaborator, Dee Amos.
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Ri Masterclass: Jet Engines *
Ri Masterclass prepared by STEM Ambassador and CSES collaborator, Dee Amos.
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Alan Turing and His Machine *
Material from a talk by Damian Bevan that can be used for a masterclass / short course in computing.
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Receiving Amateur Radio Satellite Beacons *
From a talk by Damian Bevan, a "beginner's guide" to this topic and satellite technology more generally.
Local STEAM resources
Excellent content produced by people working in Essex to promote STEAM.
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THE STEM Hub: STEM@Home
Themed resources to support young people, parents and teachers, created by STEM Ambassadors in the South East.
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Essex 2020: Resources
A range of STEAM resources with activities for children, ideas for event organisers, informative video and audio content, and more.
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Leonardo: STEM @ Home
Resources to stimulate and entertain adults and children at home, from Leonardo in Basildon.
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How Equipment Works
Science and medical engineering tutorials from Broomfield consultant anesthesiologist and CSES member Pras.
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(ERO / CCC) Marconi: Aerials, Radios and Valves
An exciting activity pack for KS1 and KS2 created by Chelmsford artist Elaine Tribley with Essex Record Office and Chelmsford City Council.
National STEAM resources
Reputable providers of resources for students, pupils, teachers and families.
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STEM Learning: Home learning support for families
Curriculum-linked resources compiled by experts. Includes learning guidance for families, remote lessons and resources for vulnerable children.
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IET Education: STEM activities and resources
Resources and activities for those teaching STEM to young people aged 4-19 years. Search and filter by age range, subject and duration.
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IOP: Do Try This at Home
A series of fun science experiments for kids, with short demonstration videos and simple, step-by-step instructions.
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IOPSpark: Marvin and Milo
A huge web comic book series that lets you explore physics the exciting way, by trying out simple and fun experiments.
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Physics simulations, labs, games and videos
An index of online resources curated by Helen Reynolds (IOP), organised by topic and age group. An absolute gold mine!
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Royal Institution: ExpeRimental
A series of short films making it fun, easy and cheap to do science experiments at home with your children. Filter by age range, subject and duration.
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Royal Academy of Engineering: Education
Includes STEM at home activities, STEM learning resources, careers information and materials for post-16 and higher education.
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IMechE: Resources and activities
Includes STEM activities at home, STEM toolkit, learning resources for primary and secondary teachers, and practical classroom activities.
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NASA STEM
STEM @ Home activities, material for students and resources for educators, all grouped by age.