Thunderbolt Kids

Thunderbolt Kids is a free South African science and technology curriculum for grades four to six that uses comic style stories and activity sheets to teach concepts in life science, matter, energy, and earth systems. Developed as part of the Siyavula project with support from the South African Department of Basic Education, the materials are openly licensed and available as PDFs, web books, and print on demand. Each unit follows cartoon characters on science adventures while integrating experiments, diagrams, and questions. Families around the world download Thunderbolt Kids for its engaging style and comprehensive coverage, adapting it to local standards and using it as a full spine or rich supplement.