For Families
This page is for families who want to find out more about science and have some fun as well. We have collected some of our favourite websites and listed them here so you can visit them too. Some just have experiments you can do at home, others are simply information or in most cases a mixture of the two. The page will be updated whenever we see a new website we think you'll like. If you know a website that we could add to this list or have any comments about the websites please let me know, info@oxtrust.org.uk
Planet Science is a great website with lots of interative games, activities, features and competions. Below is listed some of our favourites.
Planet Science: Parents Home Fun Pack Need something to keep the kids occupied over the weekend? Or wondering how to cope with the fighting in the back during another of those lo-o-o-o-ong car journeys? May we present: the Planet Science collection of tried and tested activities, quizzes and games which will keep your little darlings busy busy busy while you have a quiet cup of tea and read the papers... (except if you're driving of course). All you need to do is print off the relevant pages and off you go...To visit this page click here
Planet Science Under 11s This page has features specially created for Under 11s, along with links to everything on the site that's suitable for, or relates to, that age group. To visit this page click here
The Science Museum website has a selection of online games and activities on a wide range of topics to keep you amused until you can go again! To visit this page click here
CREST Star Investigators is a new UK-wide award scheme that enables children to solve scientific problems through practical investigation. To find out more click here
Get your scientific skills on track or set off on a cosmic journey by visiting the BBC website. A great selection of online programmes, quizzes and games all with a science theme aimed at Years 4-11. To visit click here
Inside Story is a fantastic multimedia website from the Institute of Physics and MRC. To treat a tumour with radiotherapy, investigate brain activity or inspect a large intestine click here
Kids Health is a website about the body, illnesses, growing up and staying healthy. This website is a great way to answer any questions you may have about your or your families' health. To visit the website click here
This final website, Dr Saul's Biology in Motion is quite advanced and aimed more at children of 14+. The website uses cartoons and games to explain topics such as evolution, fat digestion and cell division. Excellent website if you're stuck on your biology homework. To visit the site click here