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Build a Neuron Challenge
This action-packed STEM activity pack introduces students to the wonderful world of neurons- the cells that make up their brains. It challenges them to build their own neuron rube goldberg machine, guiding them through the engineering design process as they imagine, plan, create, test and improve their machines. Then, the whole class connects up their neurons into a giant brain-like network!
This lesson plan makes a perfect science week activity, or a fun end of term challenge. And we'd love to see your machines- so do send us a photo by email or tag @BraintasticSci on social media.
Primary Resources (KS1, KS2)
Explore the tricks our brain plays on us every day with these fun optical illusions for kids.
This activity pack includes worksheets to help your students make two different visual illusions:
a thaumotrope and a floating present.
Share your results and send us any questions on the brain with #CuriosityCorner - we will do our best to answer them and the best may be made into a video!
Visual Illusions Activity Pack
Get a free taster of our most popular science show for schools, That's Non-Sense!
Learning and Memory Lesson Plan
Help your students use the best techniques to revise by understanding how learning happens in the brain, with science-based tips to improve recall and retention and boost exam prep.
Why do we all remember things slightly differently and how accurate are our memories, really? Through a series of small group activities we explore these topics and more, finishing with 10 top tips for smart revision techniques.
Secondary Resources (KS3, KS4, KS5)
Did you know that spending time in nature is good for your health? This fact sheet gives young people a glimpse into just one of the reasons it's vital to protect our natural environment- because our mental wellbeing depends on it.
We have designed this fact sheet to encourage students to ask their own questions about nature and wellbeing- why not support your students to come up with an experiement on the topic they can carry out in class or at home?
Nature and Wellbeing
If you liked these resources, check out our interactive science shows and workshops for schools or our science based tips to help young people get the best from their amazing brains in the Braintastic! Science blog
