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Sportscience and Engineering in Education. A science, physics interactive resource
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Sportscience and Engineering in Education

This interactive resource explores the roles played by engineering, science and technology in today’s sports. The four modules are: Forces and motion (for students aged 9 to 11 and above); Sports shoe design (for students aged 11 to 14); How high will it fly? (for students aged 11-14); and Making waves (for students aged 14…

  • star rating 5/5
  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Interactive resource
The Physics of Tennis. A science, physics interactive resource
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The Physics of Tennis

These four lessons focus on the role of physics in the game of tennis. The resource is most appropriate for students aged 14 to16 and post-16 physics students and include lessons on: D-T / V-T graphs, Energy transfer, Vibrations, and Balancing forces. In D-T and V-T graphs, students learn how to interpret distance-time and velocity-time…

  • star rating 5/5
  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Interactive resource
Statistics in Your World - Level 4. A mathematics interactive resource
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Statistics in Your World - Level 4

This resource from the Royal Statistical Society Centre for Statistical Education (RSSCSE) consists of the level 4 units. For each unit below there are comprehensive teacher's notes giving an overview of the unit, the aims and objectives for that unit, and prior learning or prerequisites and the equipment required. Choice…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Interactive resource
Statistics in Your World - Level 3. A mathematics interactive resource
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Statistics in Your World - Level 3

This resource from the Royal Statistical Society Centre for Statistical Education (RSSCSE) consists of the level 3 units. For each unit below there are comprehensive teacher's notes giving an overview of the unit, the aims and objectives for that unit, prior learning or prerequisites and the equipment required. Car Careers…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Interactive resource
Statistics in Your World - Level 2. A mathematics interactive resource
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Statistics in Your World - Level 2

This resource from the Royal Statistical Society Centre for Statistical Education (RSSCSE) consists of the level 2 units. For each unit below there are comprehensive teachers' notes giving an overview of the unit, the aims and objectives for that unit, and prior learning or prerequisites and the equipment required. Seeing…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Interactive resource
Statistics in Your World - Level 1. A mathematics interactive resource
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Statistics in Your World - Level 1

This resource from the Royal Statistical Society Centre for Statistical Education (RSSCSE) consists of the level 1 units. For each unit there are comprehensive notes giving an overview of the unit, the aims and objectives for that unit, and prior learning or prerequisites and the equipment required. Being Fair To Ernie Starting…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Interactive resource
Energy Now. A science, physics interactive resource
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Energy Now

This multimedia package was developed by the Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme to provide teachers with clear and consistent ways of talking about energy. Energy is a particularly difficult concept to explain. These resources aim to cut through the confusion that often surrounds the energy concept, and examines some of the key…

  • star rating 4/5
  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Interactive resource
Teaching and Learning Mathematics Through ICT. A mathematics interactive resource
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Teaching and Learning Mathematics Through ICT

This collection of resources from the National Strategies includes resources for activities and lessons that make effective use of ICT in teaching and learning secondary mathematics. The resources include the use of spreadsheets, programs, dynamic geometry software, graph plotting software, video and internet research. All activities…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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ABPI Careers Case Studies. A careers interactive resource
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ABPI Careers Case Studies

The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has accumulated a large collection of 78 careers case studies. These explore the multitude of different roles within the industry with a reprentative of each role giving their own career perspective and advice. Each case study includes a profile of a person who undertakes…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Interactive resource
Go with the Flow CD-ROM. A science interactive resource
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Go with the Flow CD-ROM

This multimedia package was developed by the Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme to help students understand the interesting and unusual properties of a range of fluids, semi-solids and solids. Published originally as a CD-ROM, the materials contain a collection of videos, animations and worksheets that are available as editable…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Interactive resource
Interpreting Bar Charts, Pie Charts, Box and Whisker Plots S5. A mathematics group work resource
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Interpreting Bar Charts, Pie Charts, Box and Whisker Plots S5

In this resource from the DfE Standards Unit, students will learn to understand and interpret bar charts, pie charts, and box and whisker plots. This session is in two linked parts. The first is matching pie charts to bar charts and secondly matching box and whisker plots to bar charts. Each part of the session starts with a whole…

  • star rating 5/5
  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Group work
Understanding Mean, Median, Mode and Range S4. A mathematics group work resource
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Understanding Mean, Median, Mode and Range S4

In this DfE Standards Unit resource, students learn to understand the terms: mean, median, mode, range and explore the relationships between these measures and their relationship to the shape of a distribution. Students will have met the terms mean, median, mode and range but they may not have a clear understanding of their meaning…

  • star rating 5/5
  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Group work
Using Probability Computer Games S3. A mathematics group work resource
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Using Probability Computer Games S3

In this resource from the DfE Standards Unit, students confront and overcome common misconceptions about probability, count equally likely outcomes using diagrams, discuss relationships between theoretical probabilities, observed outcomes and sample sizes and calculate probabilities of dependent and independent events. Students will…

  • star rating 5/5
  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Group work
Representing 3D Shapes SS6. A mathematics group work resource
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Representing 3D Shapes SS6

In this resource from the DfE Standards Unit, students interpret 2D representations of 3D shapes, analyse 3D shapes using plans, elevations, and isometric drawings and develop their reasoning ability in spatial contexts. Many students may have met these ideas before, but they may still experience difficulties in this area. In this…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Group work
Performing Number Magic A9. A mathematics interactive resource
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Performing Number Magic A9

In this resource from the DfE Standards Unit, students analyse simple number 'tricks', and explain how they work, using algebra. They then try to create their own variants of the trick, making it more impressive. Students will: develop an understanding of linear expressions and equations; make simple conjectures and generalisations;…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Interactive resource
Interpreting Distance-Time Graphs with a Computer A5. A mathematics group work resource
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Interpreting Distance-Time Graphs with a Computer A5

In this DfE Standards Unit resource, students interpret linear and non-linear distance-time graphs using the computer programme Traffic. This program provides a simple yet powerful way of helping learners to visualise distance–time graphs from first principles. The program generates situations involving traffic moving up and…

  • star rating 5/5
  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Group work
Creating and Solving Harder Equations A3. A mathematics group work resource
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Creating and Solving Harder Equations A3

In this resource from the DfE Standards Unit, students create and solve their own equations where the unknown appears more than once and learn that there may be more than one way of solving such equations. Before doing this activity students should be able to solve equations where the unknown appears only once. This activity uses…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Group work
Intestinal Worms. A science, biology interactive resource
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Intestinal Worms

From the Wellcome Trust, this animation shows how environment and living conditions can lead to infection by a range of energy sapping intestinal worms. The three main worms infecting humans are hookworm, roundworm and whipworm. The animation shows how these parasites can be transmitted in areas where soil is contaminated with…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Interactive resource
Lymphatic Filariasis. A science, biology interactive resource
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Lymphatic Filariasis

Produced by the Wellcome Trust, this animation shows the complete life cycle of tiny parasitic worms as they move between human and mosquito hosts. Lymphatic filariasis is a disabling disease found in low-income areas of many tropical and subtropical countries. Parasitic worms multiply in the lymphatic system and release larvae…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Interactive resource
Schistosomiasis Life Cycle. A science, biology interactive resource
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Schistosomiasis Life Cycle

This animation, from the Wellcome Trust, illustrates how several species of the Schistosoma parasitic worms exploit humans and fresh water snails. The parasites use rivers and streams to transfer between the two animals, using each for a specific phase of its life cycle. The parasitic worms are able to penetrate skin and infect…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Syphilis. A science, biology interactive resource
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Syphilis

From the Wellcome Trust, this animation shows how syphilis, a sexually transmitted bacterial disease (STD), can infect a person's lymph nodes. If this initial infection is not treated, the bacteria can spread to cause damage to the heart, aorta, brain, eyes and bones. In some cases, untreated syphilis can result in blindness,…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Tuberculosis - Infection and Transmission. A science, biology interactive resource
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Tuberculosis - Infection and Transmission

From the Wellcome Trust, this animation shows how the human immune system attempts to contain a tuberculosis infection and how the bacteria are transmitted to new people. Tuberculosis usually affects the respiratory system but it can develop in any part of the body. The human immune system commonly contains the infection but a…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Diagram Maker. A science interactive resource
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Diagram Maker

This drawing resource from ASE is used to produce neat, accurate diagrams of experimental apparatus. Students who struggle to draw neat diagrams for assessments can be encouraged to use this resource to produce high quality results independently. Teachers may wish to use it to draw diagrams that can be used on worksheets. On opening…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Interactive resource
Rainforest with Symbols. A science, earth science interactive resource
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Rainforest with Symbols

The rainforest interactive resource is provided by ASE and it includes images and information that is presented in text and symbol supported versions. The other resources provide ideas and examples on how you could be using symbols in your teaching to clarify meaning and understanding. The rainforest website can be used to review…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Torches and Colour. A science interactive resource
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Torches and Colour

This series of interactive demonstrations provided by ASE enables teachers to reinforce ideas relating to light. The concepts of light can be regarded as complex, but these resources will clarify the key learning points. A suite of interactive features on the different concepts of light show: • Torch lights being added…

  • star rating 5/5
  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Interactive resource
Concept Cartoons. A science interactive resource
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Concept Cartoons

This ASE resource shows different characters arguing about everyday situations. The cartoons provoke discussion and stimulate scientific thinking. Concept Cartoon Part One can be used at the start of a topic to help the teacher and students to become aware of the range of ideas that are held within the class. This creates the circumstance…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Science Skills. A science interactive resource
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Science Skills

This interactive resource from BP Educational Service sets students six real industrial science problems. Video briefings and an interactive laboratory provide students with the tools they need to solve the challenges. Each challenge is based around a core curriculum topic, and helps to develop science skills. The six challenges…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Coins and Dice. A mathematics interactive resource
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Coins and Dice

This probability simulator from Subtangent allows experiments with coins and dice to be performed quickly. Students can choose from seven options, including whether to use one coin or two, one or two dice or a combination of both. The simulation displays the results of the experiments but does not summarise them which means…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Median and Quartiles. A mathematics interactive resource
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Median and Quartiles

This animation from Subtangent offers a visual representation of median heights. Students have to order a set of cartoon people according to their height and then use the baseline button, which allows the selection to be checked and the heights read accurately from the vertical axis. Three arrow heads can then be added to the…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Standard Form Calculator. A mathematics interactive resource
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Standard Form Calculator

This animation from Subtangent provides the facility for students to convert very large or very small numbers to and from standard form notation. Examples of converting ordinary numbers into standard form notation are given and include negative index terms.

  • star rating 5/5
  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Interactive resource
Linear Equations. A mathematics interactive resource
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Linear Equations

This linear equation calculator from Subtangent allows students to target specific types of equations to solve, ranging from basic questions such as x+5=7 to those which have the unknown on both sides and negative coefficients. Once a type of equation is selected, the calculator generates a specific equation and the student is…

  • star rating 5/5
  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Interactive resource
Random Trig. A mathematics interactive resource
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Random Trig

This activity from Subtangent generates an endless sequence of trigonometry problems in right angled triangles. Students can choose to focus on finding a missing side, angle or allow a random selection of questions. The answers are given and, to support learning, include any necessary working out. An on-screen scientific calculator…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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