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Neuroscience and the Law. A science, biology information sheet resource
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Neuroscience and the Law

Produced by Debating Matters, this topic guide puts the neuroscience and the law debate in context, providing information, a reading list and weblinks. The resource encourages students to debate issues such as: • Diminishing responsibility • The limits of neuroscience • A question of free will • 'Neuroscience…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Information sheet
Teaching Traditional Research Skills in Science. A science video resource
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Teaching Traditional Research Skills in Science

This Teachers TV video highlights the importance of teaching practical research skills to Key Stage Four science students. A dependence on the internet in some subjects, but particularly science, can take students away from a hands-on approach to learning. Simon Pugh-Jones, of Writhlington School in Somerset, shows how science at…

  • star rating 5/5
  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Precision or Process - KS3 Science. A science video resource
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Precision or Process - KS3 Science

In this Teachers TV programme, two PGCE tutors analyse a Year Nine science lesson on healthy eating at Haydon School, Hillingdon, taught by Head of Science Dave Dennis. Malcolm Reed and Sasha Matthewman review footage of the lesson which is based on investigating the fat and salt content in both beef and veggie burgers. Central…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Lisa Green. A science video resource
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Lisa Green

In this professional development video from Teachers TV, science teacher Lisa Green receives advice on how to improve her presentation skills from motivation and creativity consultant Richard Gerver. Richard focuses on Lisa's performance in the classroom and identifies ways of giving her teaching more pace and movement to…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Alexandra Edwards. A science video resource
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Alexandra Edwards

In this professional development video from Teachers TV, science teacher Alexandra Edwards receives advice on how to improve her presentation techniques from motivation and creativity consultant Richard Gerver. Richard is impressed by Alexandra's "game show host" approach to teaching but, like all performers, he…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Movement, Praise and Groups. A science video resource
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Movement, Praise and Groups

This Teachers TV programme features Trainee teacher Nic Cooper who wants to improve her behaviour management. Nic is taking a top-set Year Seven science lesson on kidney function. Behaviour expert Sue Cowley helps Nic relax and praise her students more. Once the group work has begun, Sue notices that Nic spends much of the time…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Secondary Science Technicians. A science video resource
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Secondary Science Technicians

Science technicians are an integral part of any school science team and offer invaluable back-up to science teachers. In this Teachers TV video, two science technicians at Manor School, York, work with Simon Quinnell, senior science technician at the National Science Learning Centre, to develop their skills, inspire students and…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Francesca Happé. A science information sheet resource
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Francesca Happé

Francesca Happé was one of the scientists featured in the Acclaim project in 2001. Acclaim was a collaboration between the Royal Society and the Centre for Science Education at Sheffield Hallam University. Francesca Happé's research interests included the normal and abnormal development of processes that underlie…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Subject Knowledge: Science. A science, chemistry video resource
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Subject Knowledge: Science

Produced by Teachers TV, this video provides an insight into climate change, the change in our world and a change in the way scientists view it. It can be used to explain the topics covered as well as illustrating ideas about how science works. Professor Andrew Watson of the University of East Anglia delves into the chemistry…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Orchids. A science video resource
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Orchids

Part of the Inspirations series from Teachers TV, this video describes how The Writhlington School Greenhouse Club has grown to have national and international contacts. Students from Year Seven to Thirteen are involved in the project and many are given their own roles and responsibilities, from growing to pollinating orchids.…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Stem Cell Research: The Issue. A science video resource
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Stem Cell Research: The Issue

This resource, from Teachers TV, describes the use of stem cell research in the development of treatments for disease such as Parkinson's disease. Stephen Cuff suffers from Parkinson's Disease. The video describes the causes and effects of Parkinson's. Stephen's treatment is to include the implantation of electrodes…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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The Secrets of Spider Silk. A science video resource
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The Secrets of Spider Silk

From Teachers TV, this Inside Science video looks at an exploration into the properties of spider silk, a super material found in nature which has presented scientists with a real challenge to synthesize. For decades, chemists, geneticists, and bio-engineers have been trying to produce synthetic spider silk. It is environmentally…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Chemistry in Forensics. A science video resource
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Chemistry in Forensics

From Teachers TV, this Inside Science video looks at two murder investigations and uncovers the chemistry and biochemistry behind the forensic testing that helped resolve the cases. Ten-year-old Damilola Taylor died after being attacked by a gang and receiving fatal leg wounds. Chantel Taylor, whose body has never been found,…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Micro-organisms in Space. A science video resource
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Micro-organisms in Space

From Teachers TV, this Inside Science video describes an investigation into MELISSA, an artificial eco-system intended for long-duration space missions. This includes discussions with astronauts about the role of micro-organisms in space travel, such as a two year mission to Mars. MELISSA, or Micro-Ecological Life Support System…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Micro-organisms Under the Sea. A science video resource
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Micro-organisms Under the Sea

From Teachers TV, this Inside Science video looks at a mission of discovery aboard a vessel which is scooping up samples of micro-organisms from the ocean floor. The expedition is part of the Census of Marine Life which is the most ambitious initiative in the history of Marine science. It is a 10 year mission intended to produce…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Bugs. A science, biology video resource
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Bugs

From Teachers TV, this Science Tube video looks at microbes. It illustrates that microbes are all around us and describes some helpful and harmful effects of microbes. It highlights the importance of good hygiene practices. There are five different sections: Bug ballet shows microbes under a powerful microscope dancing across…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Action!. A science video resource
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Action!

From Teachers TV this video, part of the Science Tube series, examines forces in action, what they do and how they can be measured using a Newton meter. There are four sections that each look at different forces. Skateboarder See how the various materials used for a skateboard have different relationships with the forces of…

  • star rating 3/5
  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Darwin and Evolution. A science activity sheet resource
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Darwin and Evolution

This main unit in the Ideas and Evidence pack from the Pupil Researcher Initiative is about how new scientific ideas become accepted. In the past, there was much opposition to a new idea if it contradicted the religious views that people held. This made it hard for the new idea to become accepted. A good example of this was Darwin’s…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Cloning. A science activity sheet resource
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Cloning

This main unit in the Ideas and Evidence pack from the Pupil Researcher Initiative raises the issue that science and technology have changed our lives, often for the better, but sometimes for the worse. This unit takes the example of cloning to show how ethical arguments can be applied when making decisions about new technologies. Contents •…

  • star rating 4/5
  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Superhumans?. A science activity sheet resource
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Superhumans?

This main unit in the Ideas and Evidence pack from the Pupil Researcher Initiative explores the possible benefits and risks of a new technology. The unit uses the example of whether in the future it should be permitted to allow people to have ‘superbrains’ with computer chips implanted in them. Contents • Questions •…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Testing New Drugs on People. A science activity sheet resource
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Testing New Drugs on People

This main unit in the Ideas and Evidence pack from the Pupil Researcher Initiative is about ethical aspects of science. When people make decisions, they sometimes only think about the benefits and risks. Considering ethics means thinking about what is right and wrong about the choices. A good example where ethics is used is deciding…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Superbugs. A science activity sheet resource
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Superbugs

This main unit in the Ideas and Evidence pack from the Pupil Researcher Initiative is about the power of science. Scientists have discovered many things to improve our lives over the last century. A good example is in medicine, with the discovery of antibiotics to kill bacteria. Contents • Questions • Superbug threat •…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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GM Food. A science activity sheet resource
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GM Food

This main unit in the Ideas and Evidence pack from the Pupil Researcher Initiative is about how science provides many things to improve people’s lives, such as heating and power but sometimes new ‘technologies’ have drawbacks as well as benefits. Students explore the benefits and risks of a new technology, using…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Vaccines. A science, how science works activity sheet resource
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Vaccines

This main unit in the Ideas and Evidence pack from the Pupil Researcher Initiative is about the importance of the media (television, newspapers, radio) in science. The media may be biased in how they report science. They also influence people’s opinions on scientific issues. A good example of this is the safety of vaccines. Contents •…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Medicines from Microbes. A science teacher guidance resource
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Medicines from Microbes

Produced by CIEC Promoting Science, these resources help to put curriculum science in a real life context. The activities provide an opportunity for children to think about micro-organisms and come to understand that they can be both helpful and harmful. This approach makes the children's investigations more relevant and engaging. The…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Teacher guidance
Science in the Environment Pack 5: Managing Plants as Crops. A science activity sheet resource
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Science in the Environment Pack 5: Managing Plants as Crops

The University of York Science Education Group ensured that all the Science in the Environment packs were organised according to broad environmental themes. Within each pack, a number of specific contexts were used to introduce the science content. In addition, each pack focused on the acquisition of particular skills and introduced…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Science in the Environment Pack 4: the Technological Environment. A science, chemistry activity sheet resource
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Science in the Environment Pack 4: the Technological Environment

The University of York Science Education Group ensured that all the Science in the Environment packs were organised according to broad environmental themes. Within each pack, a number of specific contexts were used to introduce the science content. In addition, each pack focused on the acquisition of particular skills and introduced…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Medical Advances and Animal Research. A science, biology information sheet resource
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Medical Advances and Animal Research

Produced by Understanding Animal Research, this information booklet contains extensive information on the medical advances that have been made possible, at least in part, due to animal research. The sections look at developments including: • cancer therapy; • HIV treatments; • vaccination; • fighting disease…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Protecting Geological Heritage. A science audio resource
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Protecting Geological Heritage

A podcast from the Planet Earth Online collection and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). The UK is literally full of geology - so much so that many names of geological periods come from names of regions of the country, the most well-known being the Devonian (after Devon) and the Cambrian (the old name for Wales). In…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Ocean Currents and Great Tits. A science audio resource
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Ocean Currents and Great Tits

In this podcast from the Planet Earth Online collection and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Richard Hollingham talks to Professor Meric Srokosz from the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton about a new European Space Agency satellite, which was due to be launched on 2 November 2009. From onboard the RV Callista…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Satellites and Acid Oceans. A science audio resource
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Satellites and Acid Oceans

In this podcast from the Planet Earth Online collection and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), reporters find out how satellites have revolutionised our understanding of climate change. They provide a completely different perspective on how planet Earth works, which was impossible before the satellite revolution…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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Vanishing Fish Stocks. A science audio resource
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Vanishing Fish Stocks

A podcast from the Planet Earth Online collection and the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). The Food Standards Agency advises everyone to eat at least two portions of fish a week, one of which should be oily, because it is good for us. Unfortunately our appetite for fish and other seafood has decimated a number of what…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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