Earth Science Activities and Demonstrations
Earth Science Activities and Demonstrations was published by John Murray in 1991 as a source book of activities and demonstrations for teaching the geological aspects of earth science in Key Stages Three and Four of the National Curriculum. The book brought together a large number of activities suitable for students aged 11 to 15…
Earth Science for Secondary Teachers: an INSET Handbook
At the time of the introduction of the National Curriculum, teachers in secondary schools had very varied experience of Earth science. The breadth of the curriculum they were now required to teach in the National Curriculum included areas of science that were often not part of teachers’ training. In publishing this book,…
Science: the Salters Approach – Book 4
This textbook accompanied the five modules in second half of Year 11 in the Salters' Science course at Key Stage Four. Contents • The Earth In Space • Evolution • Sports Science • Burning and Bonding • Energy Today and Tomorrow
Science: the Salters Approach – Book 3
This textbook accompanied the first five modules in Year 11 in the Salters' Science course at Key Stage Four. Contents • Seeing Inside the Body • Controlling Change • Making Use of Oil • Sound Reproduction • Waste Not Want Not
Science: the Salters Approach – Book 1
This textbook accompanied the first six modules in Year 10 of the Salters' Science course at Key Stage Four. Contents • Energy matters • Keeping healthy • Transporting chemicals • Construction materials • Moving on • Food for thought
The Atmosphere
A Year Ten module from the Salters’ double award science course. The first section of the module introduces the formation, composition and structure of the atmosphere. The Sun is our main source of energy. Students consider why sunlight is more intense near the equator and how the tilt of the Earth’s axis causes the seasons.…
Restless Earth
A Year 10 module from the Salters’ double award science course. Restless Earth was designed as a short module of four to six lessons. The module begins with stories about earthquakes. This is followed by practical work with rock puzzles to see how information is gathered about past movements in the Earth’s surface. Evidence…
Mining and Minerals
A Year Ten module from the Salters’ double award science course. The module begins with a survey of minerals world wide and their constituent elements. This provides opportunities for practice with symbols, formulae and equations. A practical simulation of geological mapping shows how ores are located, leading to a role-play…
Nuffield Co-ordinated Sciences: Teachers’ Guide for Earth and Space
Guidance on the teaching of three earth and space topics was given in the second edition of the Nuffield Co-ordinated Sciences Teachers’ Guide. As in the first edition, the earth and space topics were closely linked to the teaching of the chemistry and physics. The activities were described in chemistry worksheets and physics…
Nuffield Pathways Through Science: Upgrade Pack
Nuffield Pathways Through Science was reorganised to match the new NEAB Modular Science specifications following the 1995 revisions to the National Curriculum. Much of the content of the programme was unchanged but the modules were cut to 12 and the materials restructured. The revisions of the National Curriculum were more than…
Unit 15: Geothermal Energy
This series of resources, produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, helps students gain a greater understanding of earth science. Extensive teacher guidance and student materials encourage an investigative approach to the subject. Areas covered include: • geothermal as a renewable energy • convection…
Rock Formation and Deformation
Produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, these materials help students understand rock formation and deformation. Activities look at topics which include: • Weathering • Sedimentary structures • Porosity • Modelling deformation in rocks • Metamorphism • The rock cycle •…
The World of Science (Teacher's Resource Book)
This Resource Book includes guidance and answers to questions together with photocopiable activity pages for each of the 44 topics covered in the World of Science textbook. Types of activities The 'World of Science' is not a course but a set of resources to enrich science course in flexible ways. As in the original…
The World of Science (Students' Book)
The World of Science book was based on a selection of the existing SATIS units that had stood the test of time. The project team set up by the Association for Science Education also devised new units to cover topics that had been introduced into the curriculum since SATIS developments started. The textbook is supported by a loose-leaf…
Talking about Genetics
This topic, from the Association for Science Education, is designed to allow classes in schools across the world to exchange information about genetic modification (GM), how it affects our lives and why issues around crops, food, health and the environment are important. This topic compares genetic modification with traditional…
Acid Rain
This topic, from the Association for Science Education, focuses on the issue of acid rain and its effects on our society and our environment. Students explore the local and regional impacts of acid rain and then exchange information about their findings. As they work though the topic the students find out about the science of…
SATIS 14-19: Atlas
Published by ASE, the SATIS Atlas is a resource for use with both SATIS 14-16 and SATIS 16-19. It comprises 45 photocopiable maps accompanied by student worksheets and introductory notes for teachers. The maps are all drawn to one of three basic outlines: the UK, Europe and the World. Aims Each map deals with a science-related…
Unit 12: Which Roadstone?
These materials, produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, look at the use of different rocks for the production of road surfaces. Students look at the construction of roads and investigate the properties of different rocks and analyse which applications they are suited to.
Unit 11: The Water Cycle
Produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, these materials look at the water cycle and the processes involved, such as evaporation, condensation, transpiration and precipitation.
Unit 1: Will My Gravestone Last?
Produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, these resources help students to identify simple rock types and encourage the observation of weathering properties of rocks. Activities include a visit to a local graveyard to survey the commemorative stones used.
Unit 17: Cool it - Liquid Magma to Solid Rock
These materials, from the earth Science Teachers' Association, introduce the concept of kinetic theory and relate it to the formation of igneous rock. Students see how the rate of cooling and crystal size relate to the formation of igneous rocks.
Geological Changes - Earth's Structure and Plate Tectonics
Produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, these activities allow students to investigate the Earth's structure and plate tectonics. Activities include simulation of density contrasts in the earth's structure, earthquakes and seismic waves, ocean floor spreading and continental drift.
Unit 14: Who's for a Hot Tight Squeeze in Inner Space?
Produced by the Earth Science teachers' Association, these resources aim to help students understand the economic benefit derived from the use of natural raw materials. In doing so, students gain an understanding of obtaining materials from rocks and also the temperatures and pressures operating underground which can produce…
Unit 13: The Geological Timescale
Produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, these materials help students understand the scale of geological time through diagrams and models.
Unit 10: Astrogeology and the Clues on the Moon
Produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, these resources look at the geology of the moon and how processes such as impacts have shaped its landscape.
Unit 8: Moving Ground
Produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, these resources help students to understand that land movements occur in Britain and investigate the factors that lead to ground failure. Students consider how potential failures can be managed.
Unit 7: Neighbourhood Stone Watch
Produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, these resources encourage students to observe different rock types in their local environment. This includes the simple laboratory tests on the properties of different rock types and an appreciation of the range of rocks used in buildings.
Unit 3: Fluorspar - Is it Worth Mining?
These materials, produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, contain activities which allow students to identify common minerals. In relation to fluorspar, students develop an understanding of the economic potential of mineral deposits and reserves.
SATIS Update 91
The UPDATE 91 teachers' notes, which provided information to update and supplement the 100 units published between 1986 and 1988.
Routeway: Solving Constructional Problems
Produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, these resources examine how the properties of rocks and local geological features need to be considered when constructing roads. Students investigate the properties of different building materials before looking at the influence of geology on route planning, success and…
Second-hand Rocks - Introducing Sedimentary Processes
Produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, these resources introduce students to the processes involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks. Students look at the effects that flowing water, ice and wind have on sediments and the formation of the landscape. They see how sediments become cemented and are then broken…
Power Source: Oil and Energy
These materials, produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, look at oil and gas and their use as an energy source. Students survey energy resources for a developing country. They look at the formation, migration and trapping of oil and gas deposits as well as their detection and extraction.