The science bit The metal needle is made up of things called domains that are all pointing in different directions. By rubbing the magnet against the sewing needle, you made the domains all point in the same direction – or in … Continued
Focus The science and innovation of robotics has changed everyone’s lives. Robotic arms are used in manufacturing such as making cars and robotic prosthetic hands can enable people who have lost their limb to do everyday things. Have a go at … Continued
Focus Stories can be told in lots of different ways. They can be true or fiction. They can be in books or magazines. They can be in films or on the news. They can even be on YouTube or TikTok. … Continued
Focus Stress, sadness and frustration are very real feelings that everyone has sometimes. It’s ok to feel this way sometimes, especially when things are difficult. But there are things you can do to help yourself feel better when things are … Continued
Focus Blowing bubbles is great fun, and it has an added benefit too – the deep breathing required to blow bubbles can help you to relax and feel calm. ‘Bubble breathing’ can even be done without the bubbles, any time you … Continued
Focus For International Day of the Girl 2019, we focused on the theme of amplifying girls’ voices in the media. Create your own piece of media about what it’s like to be a girl where you live or something else … Continued
Focus This is a quick activity to raise awareness of gender stereotyping in our thinking. Preparation None. Instructions Resources A room the girls can run across, signs with ‘boy’ and ‘girl’ written in large writing, stuck to opposite sides of the … Continued
