STEM Resources
A collection of the best STEM resources from across the BBC to use with Primary and Secondary pupils.
Primary
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Terrific Scientific
Register and take part in our amazing science investigations, which are aimed at inspiring pupils aged 9-11 to discover their inner scientist.
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SciTube: Scientists and Scientific Method
A collection of vlog style parody films that explore the work of the world's most famous scientists, their biggest discoveries and the methods they used to make them. These resources are suitable for teaching Biology and Physics to pupils aged 7-11. They also have cross-curricular links with History and Literacy.
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The Dengineers
The Dengineers is a children's DIY television series on CBBC, hosted by Lauren Layfield and Joe Tracini. With the help of expert designers and builders they create extraordinary children's dens; encountering design challenges along the way. These resources are suitable for teaching Design and Technology to pupils aged 7-11.
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A World Without Maths
A series of short animated films that use fictional superheroes to explore multiplication and division. These resources are suitable for use with pupils aged 5-7.
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Primary Science Playlist
Explore the science behind floating, farting, electricity and much more in over 80 curriculum-mapped videos for Primary pupils. This link takes you to the BBC Teach external YouTube page.
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Primary Maths Playlist
Discover over 100 primary maths films, covering number operations, geometry, measurement and much more. This link takes you to the BBC Teach external YouTube page.
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Primary Engineering Playlist
Budding engineers aged 5-11 can enjoy our selection of films covering the physics, design and history of inventions and machines. This link takes you to the BBC Teach external YouTube page.
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Terrific Scientific - Live Lesson
Join Barney Harwood, Fran Scott, Professor Jackie Blissett and Hacker T. Dog as they explore the science behind taste, digestion and nutrition. Watch selected segments or the full lesson. Suitable for pupils aged 9-11.
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KS1 Maths - Bitesize Highlights
Share the best interactive maths content from BBC Bitesize with pupils aged 5-7. Covering everything from number relationships, 2D and 3D shapes, measuring and handling data, and much more.
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KS2 Maths - Bitesize Highlights
Help pupils aged 7-11 get to grips with geometry, place value, fractions and probability with some of BBC Bitesize's best interactive maths resources.
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KS2 Science - Bitesize Highlights
Help pupils aged 7-11 explore electricity, space, fossils, friction and much more with this collection of BBC Bitesize resources.
Secondary
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Computer Science: Problem Solved
A new series of short films presented by BBC Radio 1's Dev Griffin, uncovering how computational thinking can solve real-world problems. Suitable for teaching GCSE/National level Computer Science, these free resources are mapped to the new curricula.
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Doctor Who and the micro:bit - Live Lesson
Watch our special Doctor Who Live Lesson, and see if your 11-13s can help the micro:bit control the TARDIS! You can find all the supporting resources that you will need for the lesson here.
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Get creative, get connected, get coding with the micro:bit
Find out how you can inspire your 11-13s to use the micro:bit to create cool creations, from stopwatches and alarms to music, games and robots. This link takes you through to the external micro:bit website.
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The Science of Materials
Why is concrete so brittle? How are plastics and paint made? Help students aged 14-16 find the answers to these and other questions with this collection of films about materials. This link takes you to the BBC Teach external YouTube page.
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Science Britannica
Brian Cox introduces some of Britain's Science heroes and explores how they have helped shape the world. They include influential figures, such as Humphrey Davy, Isaac Newton and John Tyndall, among many others. Suitable for teaching students aged 11-16. This link takes you to the BBC Teach external YouTube page.
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Biology Playlist
Explore our collection of films from well-known BBC series, such as Wonders of Life and Beneath the Lab Coat, to support the teaching of Secondary Biology. Suitable for teaching students aged 11-16. This link takes you to the BBC Teach external YouTube page.
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Maths Playlist
This collection of films demonstrating how Maths is essential in real life scenarios, helps young people take control of their cash and even uses Maths to explore mysteries in the world. Suitable for teaching students aged 11-16. This link takes you to the BBC Teach external YouTube page.
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Design and Technology Playlist
Designing a McLaren supercar, the cities of tomorrow, or using biomimetics to solve design problems are just a few of the topics covered in this collection of films for students aged 11-16. This link takes you to the BBC Teach external YouTube page.
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Engineering Playlist
An extensive collection of films that give real insight into the world of engineering and explore incredible inventions, from satellites to combustion engines. Suitable for teaching students aged 11-16. This link takes you to the BBC Teach external YouTube page.
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14-16 Science - Bitesize Highlights
Share this collection of Bitesize Science films presented by Jon Chase with students aged 14-16. The clips are curriculum-mapped and cover key topics in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
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Could you land your dream job by learning to code?
From football and engineering to fashion and art, most industries now have a strong digital component. BBC Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo presents a guide exploring how learning some code could get students aged 11-16 noticed in their chosen industry.