Young Science Investigators online experiments
This resource comprises 12 online science experiments. Young Science Investigators helps pupils aged 7 - 11 learn about electricity, energy and life processes, protecting the environment, living things in their environment, micro-organisms, rocks, materials, forces and friction, and energy. The resource includes audio hints and tips for differentiation, photos showing real-world usage of the science covered, and video clips to demonstrate principles.
Teachers' comments
I have just tried out one of your experiments - separating mixtures. It's brilliant! I am going to show it to my Year 4 class tomorrow, they are going to love it! 
- Miss Lesley O'Riley Year 4 class teacher
- Keston C of E Primary, Kent
Preview an experiment
This is one of the 12 online experiments available to download free.
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Preview experiment (htm, 3KB)
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Teachers' comments
The adaptation experiment on woodlice is great. We could complete a whole experiment online and all of my challenging class remained on task and interested throughout. We covered predictions, fair testing, results tables, recognising accurate graphs and drawing conclusions in a fun and interesting way. A great resource. Thank you.
Lyn Patching, KS2 teacher, Junior School, Cardiff
These online experiments were a real hit with my KS2 children – the speech means that the text is accessible to even poor readers so that it is only their science that is being tested and not their literacy skills. They loved the characters especially Beepy and his voice. An excellent and appropriate use of technology and what’s even better is that it is FREE!
Carol Green, Assistant Head Teacher, Primary School, Norwich