In the Zone science investigation kits are now in UK schools and colleges – open yours today!

The Wellcome Trust posted free kits which include scientific equipment, teaching resources and experiments to UK schools and colleges in Spring 2012. Inspired by the London 2012 Games and mapped to the science and PE curricula, In the Zone kits contain activities and investigations to help teach the science behind sport for students aged 4–19.

If you'd like to check how the project fits with the science and PE curricula, see the matches here if you are a primary teacher and here if you are a secondary teacher.

To introduce the project to your pupils, try one of the In the Zone assemblies:

For primary schools: In the Zone Primary assembly or BBC World Class In the Zone assembly

For ages 11-19: BBC World Class In the Zone assembly

“In the Zone is a great way to translate the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games fever into genuine learning.”  Sir Steve Redgrave CBE, Five-time Olympic gold medallist


Topics for ages 4-11

Brilliant Bodies for ages 4–5
Investigate balance and find out about different parts of the body

Stupendous Steppers for ages 5–7
Explore how quick off the mark you are and how many steps you take to do different activities

Super Athletes for ages 7–9
Discover whether having longer legs helps you to jump farther

Heart Beaters for ages 9–11
What effect does exercise have on your body?


Topics for ages 11-19

On your marks…Get set…Breathe for ages 11–14
Find out how exercise affects your breath and your breathing rate

From Strength to Strength for ages 14–16
Explore the strength of your muscles and discover how they are used during movement

I’ve got the Power for ages 16–19
Investigate how the cardiovascular system adapts during different exercises or sports


If you have any questions about getting started or about the resources do get in touch.
Email: inthezone@wellcome.ac.uk