Healthy Drinks and Tasty Toothpaste
These CIEC Promoting Science materials allow children to investigate tooth decay and the effectiveness of toothpaste. This science investigation pack draws on the example of a toothpaste manufacturer who wants to develop an appealing toothpaste, that provides maximum protection against the effect of sugar in drinks. Activities…
Cough Syrup
Produced by CIEC Promoting Science, these materials put curriculum science in a real-life context. The activities are based on the development of a new cough syrup. Children identify the best conditions for growing micro-organisms to produce the active ingredient in the cough medicine, and the best way to collect it. They then…
Feel the Force
These CIEC Promoting Science resources look at forces in real-life contexts. Students have an opportunity to learn about the properties of air and air resistance. The context is that of a transport company looking for ways to reduce the drag of their lorries and so improve fuel economy. Children undertake a series of investigations…