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CREST awards aim to encourage primary and secondary school students to undertake projects in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) related areas. Students' achievements can be recognised with awards at bronze, silver and gold levels.

These case studies describe how a range of schools have used...

CREST Star Challenges is a UK-wide award scheme, run by the British Science Association that enables children to solve scientific problems through practical investigation. The activities focus on thinking about, talking about, and doing science. They are designed to be...

The 46 activities in this pack are a selection from the Crest Superstar Challenges. They are great to use in a science club, for science week or even with whole classes as part of the curriculum. They each contain a story to introduce a science topic topic and provide a context for investigation. Children can then...

In this activity, students make an indicator using red cabbage and test the pH of household products. The resource provides some background information on colour pigments and nutritional information about red cabbage. A sample results table is provided with questions for students to answer.

A series of workbooks...

This activity gives pupils the opportunity to learn about cams and followers before designing and making a moving model based on ‘The Spirit of Innovation Project’. Throughout the activity, pupils will be able to use tools and materials to make a moving model that incorporates at least one cam before evaluating...

This book describes strategies and procedures that change behaviour on the playground, reducing aggression and abuse among children and giving girls fair access to playground justice.

This series shows young children undertaking real art and design projects how to expand their skills and understanding of creative and practical processes.

Top Gear's Richard Hammond is in the driving seat for this turbo-charged tour through the nuts and bolts of car technology. Underneath the bonnet of every car there's a lot of fast, furious, and spectacular science...

This is an incredibly imaginative craft book which shows children how to recycle cardboard boxes and turn them into amazing creations.

This booklet places pupils in the position of design engineers for British Rail. The task is to design and make a model of a railway carriage that will provide for the needs and comfort of long distance travelers. Memos and information sheets are used to direct the pupils' activities. The project culminates in a...

Every car has a life cycle, that's what's called the stages from its design, construction, and sale to its use, maintenance, and disposal at the end of its useful life. This book explains what happens during these...

With exciting photographs of colourful cars, simple text and five fun textures for little hands to explore, children can find out more about their favourite cars in this book.