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50 1 Supercharge pupils’ home learning by pointing them in the direction of these fantastic resources apps & websites FREE Chess master chesskids.org.uk This is a great website that children can use independently to learn the game of chess. There are interactive lessons, videos, games and quizzes. Start by learning the names of the pieces and how to move them, thenmove on to tactics, strategy and playing actual games. mysteryscience.com This US-based website features content that is suitable for UK primary pupils. It contains five- minute lessons as well as longer ones, each featuring an exploration video followed by an activity. Required resources are listed and for extra keen scientists there are extension activities too. SPACE RACE nasa.gov Housebound kids can launch into spacewithNASA’swebsite. It’s loadedwith science games, activities and stunning images of the solar systemand is suitable for all ages. Have fun programming the Mars Rover or learn how to change currents using heat and salt to propel a submarine explorer. 26 | www.teachwire.net JO CASTRO Solve a puzzle sciencemuseum.org.uk Access the Science Museum’s free apps. They are family-friendly and can be shared with six family members. Try Transmission – a puzzle game with 70 levels and seven unlockable worlds. It features a very simple interface but a demanding level of challenge. RICHDISCUSSIONS explorify.wellcome.ac.uk Explore a range of different science topics including light, electricity, animals, plants, space and rocks. Most topics come with a video or picture exercise. For really keen home educators, the teacher videos will support you to initiate rich discussions with children about their learning. 6 7 Keen scientists Beautiful tutorials thekidshouldseethis.com Watch beautifully curated videos and tutorials for learners of all ages. Listen to an astronaut reading a children’s book or learn how to create an egg-decorating machine using lego and cardboard. Videos are categorised into subjects to help you findwhat you are looking for. 3 Meet Moby brainpop.com This cross-curricular website is free for the duration of school closures. It featuresmaterial for Receptionupwards and has particularly strong science and maths resources.Moby the robot and his friends explain a subject, then there is a quiz to complete. Adventurous pupils canmake movies about their learning too. 2 4 5