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Explore the variety of life in the world around us with Backyard Biodiversity information, activities and competitions.

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Bones, flowers, tastebuds and more: learn about human, animal and plant life with these fun activities.

A beetle
 

Everyone loves an explosion! Learn how to create safe explosions, make slime, grow crystals and blow bubbles with activities about chemicals and change.

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The environment is all about us. It affects us and we affect it in turn. Explore water, weather, wind and the world around us with hands-on experiments and activities.

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Play and learn with interactive online puzzles and games that help you explore the world of science.

Dice
 

It is hands-on, minds-on fun with activities about rocks, fossils, topology, numbers and other exciting topics.

Fossil ammonite shell
 

Every issue of Maths by Email contains a hands-on maths activity. This archive contains all the activities published in Maths by Email, so you can try them at home!

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Physics explains how our world works, from music and motion to forces and energy. These exciting activities will show you the physics in everyday life.

A red laser beam bent by reflection.
 

In recent years, Science by Email has produced a diverse range of science activities for subscribers to try at home or in the classroom. You can access them via this archive.

Robot bug made from toothbrush head and small motor.
 

You may never get out there, so try these activities about heavenly bodies and space travel to bring the universe to your living rooom.

Hubble telescope’s image of star clusters formation
 

Don't just use it, explore technology with activities that have you building, constructing and creating.

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Looking for even more science information and fun? Take a look at these science-related websites that cover everything from dinosaurs to science museums.

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