These resources were created as part of the BioMedia Meltdown Competition, which is an annual event open to all young people aged 10-14.

Unsung Scientists

14 fact sheets featuring true stories of underrepresented natural historians & life scientists for use in a portraiture...

This is one of a series of resources designed to use the theme of Ramadan to support the teaching of the National Curriculum to pupils. This resource focusses on making a charity box that counts down the days in Ramadan, including some external design aspects. This could be used as a one-off lesson activity to...

This is one of a series of resources designed to use the theme of Ramadan to support the teaching of the National Curriculum to pupils. This resource focusses on designing a prayer mat for use during Ramadan. This could be used as a one-off lesson activity to develop designing and sketching skills. Alternatively,...

This resource introduces students to the topic of epilepsy. Activities include comprehension tasks and word searches of key words and exploring brain seizures through artistic interpretation.  The Illuminating the Self activities encourage artistic input and students create a piece of art connected to brain...

This is one of a set of resources designed to allow pupils to use seasonal themes to support the delivery of key topics within design and technology, maths and science. This activity introduces the concept and use of templates, in the context of a moon and star decoration for Ramadan that can be used to decorate a...

This resource is based on the Inventive podcast. The podcast mixes engineering fact with fiction. Each podcast features an interview with an engineer. In this activity, structural engineer and author Roma Agrawal is the inspiration for C M Taylor to write 'The Nightbuilder'.

Short audio clips about the...

This resource is based on the Inventive podcast. The podcast mixes engineering fact with fiction. Each podcast features an interview with an engineer. In this activity, manufacturing engineer Greg Bowie is the inspiration for Emma Newman to write 'Healing the Fractured'.

Short audio clips about the...

This resource is based on the Inventive podcast. The podcast mixes engineering fact with fiction. Each podcast features an interview with an engineer. In this activity, electrical engineer Jack Howarth is the inspiration for poet Katrina Porteous to write 'Ingenious'.

Short audio clips about the engineer...

This is one of a set of resources designed to allow pupils to use seasonal themes to support the delivery of key topics within design and technology, maths and science. This activity introduces the concept and making of nets, in the context of a lantern for Ramadan that can be used to decorate a room. Nets can be...

These activity sheets give pupils the opportunity to look in greater depth at the similarities and differences between Mars and Earth. The activities focus on Mars’ place in the solar system and facts about Mars and Earth before giving pupils the opportunity to design their own Martians using what they have learnt...

This resource focusses on making leaf prints and developing knowledge of the main parts that make up a leaf. Trees and their leaves are an important part of our natural environment, this interactive and practical activity allows children to use their science knowledge to better understand them and the environment...

The Inventive podcast uses storytelling to encourage listeners to find out more about engineers and what they do.  In each episode, Professor Trevor Cox interviews an engineer, and then a writer uses that interview as inspiration for a piece of fiction. The podcast brings...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a disruptive technology, meaning that it is significantly changing the way that people, businesses, and industry interact. To put it in context, the invention of the wheel, electricity, TV, and GPS are all disruptive technologies that changed the way in which society worked.

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This is one of a set of resources designed to allow pupils to develop their knowledge and skills in computing, art and design.  This resource, which could be delivered across two separate lessons, involves using software on...

A series of resources for primary aged pupils based around the theme of Ramadan, aimed at supporting the delivery of key topics within design and technology, religious studies and art. These activities could be used as one-off lesson activities to develop making and designing skills or an understanding of Ramadan....