From Quarry to Food Cans
This Problem Solving with Industry module was devised by the Centre for Science Education in collaboration with ICI Tunstead Quarry in Derbyshire. In this module the problem is to devise and carry out tests on samples of lime to select the best sample for use in self-heating cans. Tasks • Task 1 – preparing a report…
The Dye Is Cast
This Problem Solving with Industry module was devised by the Centre for Science Education in collaboration with ICI Huddersfield. The problem presented by this module is to find ways to control the colour and acidity of the effluent from a manufacturing plant which will be producing indigo dye. Tasks • Task 1 - reading and…
Preventing Heart Disease
This Problem Solving with Industry module was devised by the Centre for Science Education in collaboration with local health promotion groups. In this module the problem is to design an effective campaign or a piece of material promoting ‘Healthy Hearts’. This can then be used in the School or College community Tasks •…
The Star of Byzantium
This Problem Solving with Industry module was devised by the Centre for Science Education in collaboration with Willis Carroon North Limited and South Yorkshire Police. In this module the problem is to choose the most appropriate electronically-controlled security system that will reduce the risk of the theft of a very valuable…
The White Stuff in the Pipes
This Problem Solving with Industry module was devised by the Centre for Science Education in collaboration with ICI. In this module students find out why pipes in a soda-ash chemical plant have become blocked with a white sludge. They identify the sludge and determine what caused it. They then suggest ways of preventing the problem…
Building a Superstore
This Problem Solving with Industry module was devised by the Centre for Science Education in collaboration with Hadfield, Cawkwell, Davidson and Partners. In this module students, working in teams, are asked to come up with plans for a new DIY superstore. Tasks • Task 1 – drawing up a list of the types of materials…
Dam Algae!
This Problem Solving with Industry module was devised by the Centre for Science Education in collaboration with Yorkshire Water. In this module students study the problem of blue-green algae in an upland reservoir. Tasks • Task 1 - reading a newspaper article about a reservoir turning green, and responding to a memo from…
Why Did the Rope Break?
This Problem Solving with Industry module was devised by the Centre for Science Education in collaboration with Bridon Ropes Ltd of Doncaster. In this module students study the structure of rope and by carrying out some investigations, look at some properties of ropes and the materials used to make them. Tasks • Task 1 -…
Tutor Support Manual
This manual introduces teachers to the approaches adopted in the Problem Solving with Industry series, devised by the Centre for Science Education. The authors describe problem solving as a composite skill, enabling the development of a wide range of personal communication, enterprise, scientific and technological skills. GNVQ…
ATLAS Resources (for Key Stages Three and Four)
Active Teaching and Learning Approaches in Science (ATLAS) was a curriculum development project organised by the Centre for Science Education at Sheffield Hallam University. This resource, for Key Stages Three and Four, was created to illustrate the range of teaching and learning approaches that could be adopted for each of the four…
Active Teaching and Learning Approaches in Science
Active Teaching and Learning Approaches in Science (ATLAS) was a curriculum development project organised by the Centre for Science Education in the Higher Education Institution that is now called Sheffield Hallam University. This book includes chapters for teachers followed by a set of illustrative copymasters for use with students.…
ATLAS Resources (for Key Stage Two)
Active Teaching and Learning Approaches in Science (ATLAS) was a curriculum development project organised by the Centre for Science Education at Sheffield Hallam University. The resource for Key Stage Two was created to help teachers in primary schools with the teaching and assessment of the first of the four National Curriculum…