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.

Skittles Chromatography and Osmosis

Skittles Chromatography and Osmosis experiment shows what happens when the colour particles from the skittles move from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration through a semi-permeable membrane.

Elephant’s Toothpaste Halloween Chemistry Experiment

Demonstrate the Elephants Toothpaste exothermic reaction between Hydrogen Peroxide and Potassium Iodide in this Halloween Chemistry experiment.

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.

Fractional distillation of petroleum

Learn how fractional distillation of petroleum works, how to demonstrate it in a science lesson and the equipment you will need.

Primary School Transition Day Science Inspiration

Discover fun, hands-on science ideas to inspire pupils on Primary School Transition Day.