Power Station Project
The Power Station Project is a simulated case study from the Science in Society series dealing with the various decisions that have to be made when a new power station is being planned. It was designed as an integral part of the Energy section of the Science in Society course. It is assumed that an Electricity Generating Board is…
Weather
The range of activities suggested here provides an interesting introduction to weather through an investigative and problem solving approach. The experiments can be carried out in any order and integrated into an existing scheme of work, and are ideal as part of a circus of activities around the classroom. The activities cover…
Soil
In this resource, soil is examined as a growing medium. The activities suggested are designed to produce some understanding of the importance of soil rather than looking at analytical methods. Students investigate soil types, the formation of soil, the quality of soil for plant growth and soil erosion. The experiments can be carried…
Changing Earth
The practical activities in this resource provide an introduction to earth science through an investigative and problem solving approach. The experiments can be carried out in any order and integrated into an existing scheme of work, and are ideal as part of a circus of activities around the classroom. The activities can be developed…
Solids, Liquids and Gases (Book 1) and Living, Dead or Never Alive (Book 2)
The first two books in the Introducing Science series provide a range of practical activities for students to investigate solid, liquids and gases, living things, rocks and minerals. The resources also encourage children to do further research using library books. [bSolids, Liquids and Gases (Book 1)[/b] The book introduces children…
Earth
The Learning Through Science teachers’ guides and pupils’ assignment cards for the unit Earth give suggestions for activities children could undertake. The cards are divided into groups according to their subject: fieldwork, rock testing, soils, crystals, riches of the Earth, and past environments. On the cards the grouping…
Out of Doors
The Learning Through Science teachers’ guides and pupils’ assignment cards for the unit Out of Doors give suggestions for activities children could undertake. The cards are divided into groups according to their subject: looking at the soil, watching the weather, and shapes, measures and counts. On the cards the grouping…
Nuffield Science 11 to 13: Worksheets
The Nuffield 11-13 file of Worksheets includes photocopiable sheets covering both years of the programme. As well as supplementing the activities in the textbook, the worksheets are designed to do several jobs: • to provide copiable of pages of information or graphics which teachers might reproduce as permanent additions to…
SATIS 16-19: Units 76-100
Units 76 to 100 of the SATIS 16-19 series. The introductory General Guide for teachers gives information on the design and use of the units, outlines of the unit subjects relating them to science specialisms. Structure of the units Each SATIS 16 - 19 unit was designed to be photocopied and published in four parts: • Notes…
SATIS 16-19: Units 51-75
Units 51 to 75 of the SATIS 16-19 series. The introductory General Guide for teachers gives information on the design and use of the units, outlines of the unit subjects relating them to science specialisms. Structure of the units Each SATIS 16 - 19 unit was designed to be photocopied and published in four parts: • Notes…
SATIS 16-19: Units 26-50
Units 26 to 50 of the SATIS 16-19 series. The introductory General Guide for teachers gives information on the design and use of the units, outlines of the unit subjects relating them to science specialisms. Structure of the units Each SATIS 16 - 19 unit was designed to be photocopied and published in four parts: • Notes…