Safe Chemical Disposal and Storage

Guide to managing chemicals in your school or college.

Chemistry Open Evening Inspiration

Ideas for Chemistry demonstrations for open evening

How to care for your lab glassware

Tips on how to care for and prolong the life of your lab glassware.

Biology open evening ideas

Ideas for Biology demonstrations for open evening, showcase the science department to prospective students

Acids and Assessed Practicals

Our guide on how to dilute acids safely tell you everything you need to know about diluting acids.

Physics open evening ideas

Ideas for Physics demonstrations for open evening, showcase the science department to prospective students and stimulate enthusiasm for Physics at KS3 and KS5.

Explore microorganisms on a Moss Safari

Search for the Big Five microorganisms including tardigrades on a Moss Safari, using a microscope and simple items.

How to maintain a microscope

Microscope maintenance is strongly advised in order to prolong its life and accuracy. This guide explains how this can be done by the Technician.

Scaler-Timers/Digicounters and GM Tubes

All About Vibration Generators For Physics, D&T

Vibration generators can be used to explore a variety of waves phenomena. Here’s how a vibration generator works and how to set one up for a waves demonstration.

Lab & Prep Room Science Technician Checklist

Philip Harris Checklist to help school science technicians prepare laboratories and prep rooms for science practicals.

How Do Space Suit Textiles Work?

Have you ever wondered how a space suit is put together? Explore why the textiles and materials used in a space suit are chosen and what they do.