KS3 Students with ConnectEd have been piloting a new approach to Science. Students have been supplied with boxes containing all they need to carry out investigative work in science. The Scheme, known as ‘Science in a Box’ enables students working at home to have the practical experience of scientific investigations. The materials and experiments have been carefully selected so that students can work independently as well as directed by their teacher while in the virtual classroom.

The response from the students has been fantastic. They are keen to carry out the set tasks and will often carry on experimenting long after the lesson has finished. The Scheme will be extended to cover as many aspects of the Science curriculum as possible.