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Science Week activities for KS2

Our Science Week KS2 resources will enable you to cover some core science topics at key stage 2 in your primary school, as the children explore and learn through discovery.

Look at the materials of everyday products or amplify sound with balloon speakers, make a rubber band powered helicopter or map flora and fauna in your local area! Download all activities for free below, and please do share your highlights with us @IETeducation.

Please note, these resources and experiments have been specifically designed to be carried out with adult supervision or direction as appropriate, and it is recommended that the instructions are followed in a safe manner. All resources and experiments are carried out at your own risk.

Testing material properties

Working out what materials are used in everyday products

Make a rubber band helicopter

How to guide to making a flying rubber band powered helicopter

Make a leaf print

Making leaf prints and labelling the different parts.

Create a map of local flora and fauna

Creating a map and guidebook of local flora and fauna

Tree trunk circumference

Measuring the circumference of tree trunks and working out their age

Balloon speakers

Using balloons to amplify sound

Make a Robinson Anemometer

Making a device to measure wind speed

Magnetic forces STEM activity

Creating designs for novel products using magnets

Make a homemade musical instrument

Make a single stringed instrument

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