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Resources for schools
Keep on top of your learning with these free resources from The Open University, created for secondary school age students across the UK.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Moons of our Solar System
In this free course, Moons of our Solar System, explore the many moons of our Solar System. Find out what makes them special. Should we send humans to our Moon again?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Stress Awareness Month
Stress Awareness Month is held every April to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for stress. We've put together some of our top FREE related courses and resources.
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Society, Politics & Law
Artificial intelligence - chatting with bots
As technology advances, machines are becoming more advanced at interacting with humans, but what does this mean for the future?
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Science, Maths & Technology
60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: The rotating moon
Discover how the Moon's orbit means we always see its best side...
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History & The Arts
Why do we need free speech?
Today free speech is widely considered to be a basic human right. Our individual liberty to say and think what we wish – within limits – is defended in modern British law.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Wild Weather Kitchen Experiments: Dust Storms
Cook up a (dust) storm in your own home by participating in this mini science experiment.
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