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Welcome to the Science Essentials website, the learning zone for kids, teachers and parents for Key Stage 2 science (ages 7-11).

Find out loads more about science by investigating the three areas: Choose Life, Material World and Get Physical. Or search via the QCA index, the English National Curriculum or the Scottish Curriculum for more specific results.

If you are a teacher, take some time to read the Teachers' Notes area, this will help you get the best out of the Science Essentials website.

  
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Question
How do we know gases exist?
   
Answer
 
Because you can detect them, even though they may be invisible. Try opening an air freshener or perfume bottle in a room. Pretty soon, the smell - which is carried in the gas - is everywhere.

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