Quizzes
Those quizzes have been provided by the Association for Science Education (ASE) and are based on the SYCD: Science Year Only Connect? theme. The subjects covered in the questions include: cells, reproduction, variation and classification, inheritance and selection.
Assembly: Mobile Phones
This assembly activity, provided by the Association for Science Education (ASE), focuses on the controversy surrounding mobile phones. The aim of the SYCD assembly series is to make students more aware of their need for scientific understanding in the world outside school.
Meet the Scientists
This resource, provided by the Association for Science Education (ASE), introduces a group of scientists working in a range of different careers. The resource is part of the SYCD: Science Year Only Connect? collection. The scientists describe: • How they got into science • Where they have worked • What they…
1/5- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
- Information sheet
Top Science
This resource from the Association for Science Education (ASE) consists of a set of cards illustrating different careers showing the importance of science to each one. This resource is part of the SYCD: Science Year AKA Science collection. The resource provides students with information such as a simple job description, qualifications…
Generating Resources
This collection of resources from the Association for Science Education (ASE) and produced by teachers using standard ICT packages, illustrate some of the ways that ICT can be used to enrich existing schemes of work. A moment to learn: PowerPoint presentations to start and review the concept of moments, interactive worksheets…
Biotechnology: Fizzy Pop
This resource, from the Association for Science Education (ASE), contains a number of recipes for making fermented soft drinks and some suggestions about how students could explore the science involved in making them. The predecessors of modern carbonated drinks were often made at home or on a small scale. Commercial production…
Fun-Size
These Fun-Size materials, from the Association for Science Education (ASE) are short 5-15 minute activities that enliven lessons. These are part of the SYCD AKA Science collection. They range from short games and word plays through to quick demonstrations. Fun-size is particularly useful when you are working outside your specialist…
Quizzes
The four multiple choice quizzes, from the Association for Science Education (ASE), contain questions based around several biology QCA Scheme of Work units for Key Stage Three. They are part of the SYCD: Science Year AKA Science collection. The everyday science puzzles cover the questions: Moon blues: Can we really have a blue…
Fun-Size
Fun-size activities are short 5-15 minute activities that enliven lessons. They are provided by the Association for Science Education (ASE) and are part of the SYCD: Science Year Who am I? collection. They range from short games and word plays through to quick demonstrations. Many of these have been kindly donated by teachers.…
Assembly: Genetic Engineering
These assembly materials, provided by the Association for Science Education (ASE), considers viewpoints for and against human cloning. The aim is to make students more aware of their need for scientific understanding in the world outside school. Teachers could time the assembly to coincide with classes studying genetic engineering…
Drama: The Plague at Eyam and The Discovery of Vaccines
These two drama scripts, from the Association for Science Education (ASE), can be used to stimulate discussion and debate. These activities can be developed as far as teachers like, including ideas for short role-plays in science classes or full school productions. The Plague at Eyam is a script for students to explore the true…
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- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
- Group work
Meet the Scientists
This resource, from the Association for Science Education (ASE) and part of the SYCD: Science Year Who am I? collection, presents a group of scientists working in a range of different careers. The scientists describe: • How they got into science • Where they have worked • What they work on • What their…
Inside Body
The Inside Body resource from the Association for Science Education (ASE) provides a template that students use to produce their own ICT presentations on the effects of a substance on the body. By completing this activity students improve their ability to select relevant information for a presentation, develop their ICT skills and…
Flesh Eaters
In Flesh Eaters, provided by the Association for Science Education (ASE), students are challenged to unravel a bizarre crime using their scientific skills. Flesh Eaters is a 'learning adventure'. It combines computer-based activities with video, experiments, and some surprises. The resource is split into three lessons…
Top Science
This resource, provided by the Association for Science Education (ASE) and part of the SYCD Who am I? collection, uses a familiar card game format to illustrate cell, tissue and organ associations. It also highlights all the adaptations and functions of specialised cells required at Key Stage Three. The resource consists of 30 colour…
Healthy Chocolate
This Science upd8 resource revolves around the concepts of evidence and validity. A chocolate manufacturer claims its new, high cocoa bar is good for your heart. But is it? This is the context for teaching students how to evaluate evidence and the 'how science works' concept of validity. The activity is designed to take…
Homeopathy
In this Science upd8 activity students analyse information and evidence about homeopathy to decide whether it is based on scientific theory. They then choose the best arguments for and against homeopathy to decide whether they would use it, and whether it should be freely available to all.
Double Blind
This Science upd8 activity draws on clinical trials. Eight young volunteers had been in clinical trials before, but this time things went horribly wrong. Six of the eight were left fighting for their lives. In this discussion activity students consider whether new treatments should be ever tested on human volunteers.
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- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
- Group work
Boys, Girls and Chimps
This Science upd8 activity draws on research which shows that young female chimps learn survival skills faster and more effectively than males. Their sex-based learning differences are similar to those of humans! In this activity students look at research evidence and decide whether learning differences are the result of inherited…
Three Parents
This Science upd8 resource is set in the context of controversial medical study. Researchers have created a human embryo with three separate parents. The scientists believe the development is a potential breakthrough in the prevention of serious diseases. Students take on the role of a trainee nurse who has to explain the new treatment…
King Tut's Face
In this Science upd8 activity students look at how Tutankhamun's body was preserved and how scientists used information from CT scans to form 3-D images and reconstruct his face.
Piggiflu is Coming
A simulation from Science upd8 that looks at how a viral disease spreads in a model population (the school). It is interactive, relevant and involves large numbers of students. There is the potential for family involvement. The simulation continues for around 5 days, after which students can use ICT to analyse the data to see how…
New Faces
This activity from the Science upd8 explores the science and ethics of face transplants. How are the operations performed, and why must recipients take drugs to suppress their immune system for the rest of their lives? Who deserves face transplants? Just those who have suffered in accidents or those who simply feel like a new image?
Love on the Brain
This Science upd8 resource focuses on the human brain. Four areas of the brain are activated when you fall madly in love. At the same time, two areas linked with depression, are deactivated. Students discover how using MRI scans shows the brain's 'love locations', look at nerves and the brain as an organ and remind…
Time Raiders - Death of the Mummy
In this Science upd8 activity, students evaluate evidence from a recently discovered mummy to work out how it lived and how it died. Through so doing, they learn about the function of its preserved tissues and organs.
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- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
- Activity sheet
Emergency
Cell structure and function. This Science upd8 activity focuses on the medical careers students could pursue, by applying knowledge about cells, tissues and organs and their science skills. Students take on the role of a hospital Family Liaison Officer who has to research various aspects of cell biology and then explain the injuries…
Passport
This resource, provided by the Association for Science Education (ASE) and part of the SYCD Science Year Who am I? collection, is a template for successful bridging projects.It is designed as transition activity for students moving from primary to secondary school. By collecting visas for skills and investigations to carry forward…
MRI Scanning (Siemens)
A Science Learning Centres Engineering Case Studies resource investigating the super magnets used in MRI scanning machines. Can MRI scans discover if you're telling lies? Siemens produce super-magnets for their MRI scanning machines. These produce incredibly detailed pictures of inside your body without the need for dangerous…
The Mosquito
A Science Learning Centres Engineering Case Studies resource investigating how science is used to build devices that drive groups of youngsters away from buildings. Hearing loss is age-related: this company uses that science knowledge to build devices that drive groups of youngsters away from buildings. Kids are naturally outraged…
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- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
- Teacher guidance
Acticoat (Smith & Nephew)
A Science Learning Centres Engineering Case Studies resource investigating the use of metals to kill germs in the treatment of wounds. 'Silver Pants' is a humorous take on a modern application of ancient technology - using metals to kill germs. Smith & Nephew have developed a posh plaster called 'Acticoat'.…
Industrial Hemp
A Science Learning Centres Engineering Case Studies resource investigating the industrial uses of Hemp. Hemp is making a comeback! Industrial hemp (as it should be referred to) has been used for thousands of years for ropes, medicines, insulation, oil, seed, paper, canvas - even for concrete by the Romans. It seriously fell…
Population Growth
An activity from the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) intended for students to explore the growth of a population of rabbits or microorganisms over a fixed period time. Students explore the environmental conditions to illustrate several essential requirements for life. An extension activity introduces…
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