In this issue we investigate how water gets from the soil to the top of a plant, solar kits for learning about electricity and renewable energy, and launch the 'Falling seeds and biscuits' Primary Competition. There's also an important safety alert about using high powered batteries in circuit work and advice on chemical storage.

This document is designed to help you decide if it's safe to use a variety of different materials during STEAM activities.

This terms articles include tips on making your own sherbet, growing microorganisms, chemical suppliers, teaching states of matter and advice about keeping bees in schools.

Guidance on using materials and assessing risk, disposing of materials, understanding hazard symbols, using yeast and COVID-19.