KS3/KS4 FREE Science Spring Practicals

4 FREE Spring practicals, download now! With spring now (hopefully!) upon us plants will be growing at their best, what better time of the year to showcase them in all their colourful, wonderful glory? 

A level Biotechnology: Transforming DNA

Are you struggling to offer practical sessions for the gene expression area of the A level curriculum? Take a look at our guide to transforming bacteria blog and the kits we have available to make this a hands-on area of study...

Easter Science Practical - Chocolate

Here are 2 Easter science practicals aimed at KS3 and KS4. That investigate the change of state of different chocolates (KS3), and the more detailed structure and melting point of chocolate ingredients (KS4).


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