Designing DNA
Before you start Read our ‘Introduction to DNA’ fact sheet. (Parents – it will help if you can read this through together – you might learn something too!) Now you’re ready to get creative and make your very own DNA … Continued
Marshmallow and spaghetti tower
Focus This activity is a fun way to explore what is needed to make a structure secure and to practice problem solving. This is also great to to with a parent or sibling to learn the importance of working as … Continued
Human table football
Preparation Mark out the pitch, including goal lines and sides, and also the lines the girls have to stand on. Game Instructions Split the girls into groups of eight – four forward, three at the back and a goalkeeper … Continued
Hula hoop relay race
Focus This game is all about having fun and working together. Preparation All you’ll need is to make sure you’ve got at least two hula hoops and plenty of space. Game Instructions Split the girls into two teams All girls … Continued
GFS Olympics
Focus Young women will have increased knowledge about some famous female Olympians/Sportswomen through history whilst also having fun in a safe – and a little bit competitive – environment. Preparation This activity can be split into three separate games, … Continued
Marie Curie
Focus In this activity, the girls get to think about what it would be like to be in the shoes of Marie Curie and come up with their own invention. It encourages creativity and develops their knowledge. Preparation … Continued
Co-op circle
Focus The aim of this activity is to create a group circle by working together. It needs a sizeable group to work well. If you have less than ten girls the task will be too easy and the cooperation … Continued