The Royal Society of Biology’s Gopher Science Labs activities are designed to support teachers who want to use peer to peer teaching and learning of hands-on science. Helping teachers to train their students to teach simple hands-on science to younger children. Using our free, downloadable activity guides, and some household objects and chemicals (such as lemon juice and red cabbage).

9-18 Years

Duration: 15-30 minutes per activity


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