Invention Drawing Guide & Invention Drawing Sheets: Our most simple resource, a handy guide on how to draw your invention plus templates to create your design.

Invention Wordsearch: A quick and easy word search task.

Sink or Float? KS1: This resource for KS1 explores the concept of sinking and floating through a fun experiment, helping children understand why some objects sink while others float.

Sink or Float? KS2: This resource for KS2 explores the concept of sinking and floating through a fun experiment, helping children understand why objects made from certain materials sink while others float.

Sink or Float? KS3: This resource for KS3 explores the concept of sinking and floating through a fun experiment, helping children understand why the shape of an object determines whether it will sink or float.

Crack the Code: A fun “crack the code” worksheet for all ages, designed to uncover the inventor of Alex Horne’s bathtub.

The Missing Duck: A fun task for primary school children where they can solve the mystery of Alex Horne’s missing duck by crafting their own creative story.

Forces: This resource is ideal for supporting the Y5 “Forces” topic, helping students explore push and pull forces, gravity, and air resistance. It includes a supported version for children who are still mastering the concepts or for introducing forces to lower KS2. It’s also a great revision activity for Y6.

Everyday Materials: This fun activity complements the “Uses of Everyday Materials” topic in KS1 science. Children can discuss what materials they think Ruth used to make Amanda Holden’s skirt and explain why. It works great as a starter activity, with the video serving as an engaging hook.

Design a Launcher: If you’re looking for a fun activity to complement the video, this is perfect for sparking creativity and inspiring young inventors and designers. It also ties in well with design and technology lessons. To extend the task, have the children build a prototype of their invention and present it to the class. Working in groups could encourage teamwork and collaboration.

World Record Mascot: Design your own mascot to encourage children to brush their teeth.

Make your own Popcorn Cannon: Instructions on how to make your own popcorn cannon which fires just like our doorbell.

Please note: this resource requires the following equipment – toilet roll inner, tape, balloon.

Dancing Popcorn: Instructions on how to do a fun science experiment by making popcorn dance.

Please note: this resource requires the following equipment – jar, popcorn kernels, baking soda, white vinegar.

Bob the Chicken Maze: A speedy maze task to help Bob the Chicken escape from space.