Exploring the development of costumes through the ages, this series covers all main items of clothing - from shoes to hats, and makeup to underwear. Each title shows the history and technology behind each item,...

In this collection of resources, pupils will explore how we can design, make, and use things in new ways to help reduce waste, pollution and depleting natural resources, bringing benefits to both people and planet. They will create imaginative solutions to real-world challenges and share their ideas with others....

This session introduces the 'Future Without Waste' resources. The concept of a circular economy is introduced, along with how this differs from the traditional  'take, make, waste' model. The focus is on how designing with the circular economy in mind can help us all be...

The final resource in the 'Future Without Waste' series helps pupils plan a presentation of ideas they have created to invited guests. 

This set of three PowerPoint presentations is the second session in the future without waste series and focuses on Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s three core principles...

This 'future without waste' session helps pupils pull together their learning on the circular economy through activities focused on a design brief where they have to solve real world problems. The design brief is based on the people and businesses in a fictional town...

Looking at how common objects are made, following the process with simple text and photographs stage-by-stage from raw materials to finished goods, this series includes panels on why the material is suitable for its...

Looking at how common objects are made, following the process with simple text and photographs stage-by-stage from raw materials to finished goods, this series includes panels on why the material is suitable for its...

This series looks at how common objects are made, following the process with simple text and photographs state-by-stage from raw materials to finished goods.

Looking at how common objects are made, the 'How it's made' series follows the entire process, using stage-by-stage descriptions of the journey from raw materials to finished goods.

This book is part of the Contemporary Collection which is is available to view at the National STEM Learning Centre.

Each resource in this collection has been linked to the National Curriculum and is centred around flight, electricity, recycling and sustainable energy.

Students often find it difficult to understand the related concepts of acceleration and speed. Making use of the BBC micro:bit on-board accelerometer, this playful activity allows students to get an intuitive understanding through hands-on activity.

The simple game requires that students maintain...

An exploration of accessories and adornment. It is part of a series on costumes, and covers types of clothing, the history, and what statements people are making when they wear different costumes. There are...

Aimed at primary level, this activity pack contains a range of different activities based on the theme of ‘accidental discoveries’. The activities cover a mixture of topics including: materials and their properties, circuits, the heart and microorganisms. They introduce scientists and the accidental discoveries...