In this entertaining ±«Óătv series primary pupils explore a range of amazing practical science challenges with presenter Steve Mould.
These short films will be relevant for teaching science at Key Stage 2 and 3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and at Second and Third Level in Scotland.
Will pulleys allow children to beat Britainâs strongest man? video
Britainâs strongest man pulls a 12 tonne truck. Steve Mould challenges a group of 9 and 10 year olds to use the science of pulleys to do the same.
Will gears let children pull a piano uphill with their bikes? video
Presenter Steve Mould challenges a group of cycling 10 and 11 year olds to pull a piano up a hill. They investigate gears to see how bikes could complete the challenge.
Helicopter rescue and the science of floating. video
Steve Mouldâs treasure is lost underwater. Children use the science of floating and displacement to raise it from the bottom of the pool with the smallest amount of air.
How to make the fizziest bath bomb. video
Challenged by Steve Mould to make the fizziest possible bath bomb, children test a range of recipes. They work out how to measure âfizzinessâ (the amount of CO2) and make sure itâs a fair test.
How dinosaurs footprints get made in solid rock. video
A group of children are challenged to find real dinosaur footprints on the beach â and discover why it takes many millions of years for footprints to be made in solid rock.
How to calculate the height of a dinosaur from its footprint. video
How do you find the height of the dinosaur from dinosaur footprints? Because human and dinosaur legs are similar, you can do it by measuring the length of your own leg and foot.
Seeing through smoke - the heat camera. video
A group of 10 and 11 year olds have to rescue someone from a smoke filled building in the dark. They get to choose a special camera to help. How will they pick the right one?
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