The Wahoo fish can travel at speeds of up to 80 km per hour.

Around a million, billion neutrinos from the Sun will pass through your body while you read this sentence.

The electric eel is the most shocking animal on Earth - no other animal packs such a big charge. If attacking a large prey, a nine-foot long eel can discharge about 800 volts. One zap could stun a human. The larger the eel, the bigger the charge.



BBC  Bitesize

The BBC Bitesize website offers a compilation of games, activities and tests designed to help children aged between 5 and 15 years old through all parts of the Key Stage 1, 2 and 3 subjects.

National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids
is aimed at 6-14 year olds who are interested in learning more about the Sciences and the planet we live on.

On the site you will science facts, stories, news items and games.

For younger children you can visit the National Geographic Little Kids website for bitesize facts, stories, fun and games.

Channel 4  Learning
The Science Essentials website is a learning zone for kids, teachers and parents for Key Stage 2 science (ages 7-11).

Channel 4  Learning
The Planet Science site is for all children who study science and the teachers and other adults who support them.