A hands-on, low-resource 6-session Science PBL project designed for SEND, KS2 or lower KS3 learners. Pupils become “Science Detectives” as they investigate everyday materials through practical experiments, including insulation, separating mixtures, acids and alkalis, friction and scientific observation. A 6-session hands-on Science PBL project where pupils become “Science Detectives” and investigate everyday materials through practical experiments. Includes insulation, separating mixtures, acids and alkalis, friction, observation, prediction, recording results and a final Science Showcase. Designed for SEND, KS2/lower KS3, Entry Level and alternative provision learners using low-cost, everyday resources.

A hands-on practical lesson exploring how germs spread through touch and shared objects, how to clean surfaces safely, and how to recognise common COSHH hazard symbols on cleaning products. Ideal for SEND, KS2, lower KS3, alternative provision, life skills, science, health and safety, or employability sessions. This practical Glitter Germs & Cleaning Safety lesson helps pupils understand how germs can spread through hands, shared objects and surfaces using a simple glitter demonstration. Pupils then follow a safe cleaning routine to remove the glitter “germs” and learn how cleaning products should be used and stored safely. The lesson also introduces COSHH — Control of Substances Hazardous to Health — in a pupil-friendly way, helping learners recognise common hazard symbols such as corrosive, toxic, irritant/harmful, flammable and environmental hazard. The resource is designed to be practical, low-prep and accessible, with clear routines, visuals, sorting tasks and an exit ticket to check understanding. Pupils will work towards being able to: explain how germs spread through touch and shared objects clean a surface properly using a safe routine recognise hazard symbols on cleaning products understand why some products need adult supervision or locked storage explain key safety rules, including never mixing cleaning products The lesson is suggested as a 45–60 minute session, but it can easily be shortened, extended or adapted for different learner needs. What’s Included Full lesson flow with suggested timings Teacher safety notes Practical glitter germ trail activity Hazard symbol reference sheet Cut-out hazard symbol cards Product safety sorting mat Cleaning routine checklist Quality checker role sheet Exit ticket / recap worksheet Differentiation ideas and sentence stems Suitable For SEND learners KS2 Science Lower KS3 Science Alternative provision Life skills lessons Employability / work-related learning Health and safety sessions ASDAN-style portfolio evidence Entry Level Science or Personal Development work