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  1. Reversible and Irreversible Change

    A look at which fabrics are safest in a fire and compare how four different fabrics burn.

  2. Micro-organisms

    A look at how a lucky accident by Alexander Fleming led to the discovery of antibiotics.

  3. Earth, Sun and Moon

    Considering what evidence there was in ancient Greece for a spherical earth.

  4. Friction

    Find out how engineers monitor road surfaces to make sure they don't get too slippery.

  5. Habitats

    How 30 years of one man's notes helps scientists find out if spring is arriving earlier.

  6. Characteristics of Materials

    Science for seven- to nine-year-olds. How safe is your local playground?

  7. Grouping and Changing Materials

    Find out how and when people first discovered that firing clay changed its properties.

  8. Plants and Animals in Local Environment

    How to spot the difference between a rabbit and a hare, or a frog and a toad.

  9. Sound and Hearing

    A look at how sound effects for dinosaur animations are produced.

  10. Light and Dark

    Wee Willie Winkie needs help choosing the best outfit for his job out on the dark streets.

  11. Keeping Healthy

    Does eating breakfast improve concentration at school?

  12. Teeth and Eating

    Science for seven to nine year olds. This programme looks at teeth.