Free Materials & Resources for Schools
Stag Beetle Education Pack - now available to download
http://www.ptes.org/moremammals/education/
Download workshops, fact sheets and activity ideas on a range of animals all for free here. Ideal for schools, youth groups, homework help or just for fun
Simply visit the website and register to access this free resource.
Eastex Materials Exchange
http://www.eastex.org.uk/east/
Works on the principle that one organisation’s waste is another’s treasure! You might find useful equipment for science or D&T here – wood, plastic, fabrics, all kinds of things.
Wot-Ever Scrapstore
Wot-Ever takes clean, safe waste from local industries and supplies Schools, nursery groups, scout/guide groups, childminders and member of the public with materials for Art/Craft and Science projects. You pay an annual joining fee then can help yourself to whatever you like!
Practical Action
For a range of innovative resources on sustainability, renewable energy and climate change with a global learning element we recommend you visit www.practicalaction.org.uk/education
Resources range from free renewable energy posters; the wind power challenge, a stimulating’ hands on’ and ‘brains on’ activity for KS2-4 ; videos showing the effects of climate change in developing countries; word searches and a ‘top ten reasons why renewable energy is cool’!! The site also hosts a design and technology database with a wealth of material to support teaching in all focus areas.
Grow your Own potatoes
A project that teaches primary aged children about potatoes. With almost 1 million primary school children benefitting from this classroom experience linked to the UK curricula, children learn how potatoes grow and how they fit in to a healthy balanced diet. All you have to do is register your school to receive a FREE potato growing kit, use the supporting lesson plans and worksheets and for a chance to win fabulous prizes for your school, enter the competition once you have harvested. http://www.potatoesforschools.org.uk/
