Investigating With Science
This handbook is a revised version of Science Teaching for Rosla. In response to the raising of the school leaving age from 15 to 16 in 1972, Bath University and the British Petroleum Company collaborated with a group of experience Heads of Department from comprehensive schools to produce this bank of ideas for investigations which…
Science Teaching For Rosla
In response to the raising of the school leaving age from 15 to 16 in 1972, Bath University and the British Petroleum Company collaborated with a group of experienced Heads of Department from comprehensive schools to produce this bank of ideas for investigations which would be suitable for the students affected by this change. It…
InvestiGATE
InvestiGATE, from the BP Educational Service includes a short video which looks at the ways scientists find out about the world. A comic strip scenario introduces the idea of air resistance and parachutes by looking at how eggs can land safely with the aid of a parachute. Children then pose ideas for carrying out a fair test, which…
Stepping into Science
This resource, part of Stepping into Science from the BP Educational Service, looks at the topic of materials. Designed for children aged four to seven years it contains a short video, which introduces an investigation to see which materials are waterproof. It includes information on how to set up a fair test, make a prediction,…
Science at Work: Case Study
This resource from BP Educational Service for students aged 14-16 explores science concepts through the real world science context of oil and gas extraction. The materials include a practical challenge and activities. This resource is presented in three parts: • A six-page information booklet about oil and gas extraction,…
Science Skills: Wind Power
This interactive resource from BP Educational Service sets students a real industrial science problem based on issues around using renewable energy resources and, in particular, wind power. Video briefings and an interactive laboratory provide students with the tools they need to solve the challenge. The challenge is based around…
Captivating Climates
This resource, from BP Educational Service (BPES), aimed at Key Stage Two asks children to build a mini-greenhouse. It includes practical worksheets, an animated quiz on how temperature is measured, which helps support the development of childrens' investigative skills. It also contains a 'Captivating Climates' poster…
4/5- Publication year: 2010 to date
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Cool Creations: Design a Tower
This practical resource from BP Educational Service provides an opportunity for children at Key Stage Two to learn about science through a design and technology project. Students have to design a tower, aiming to make the tallest tower they can from a sheet of A4 paper. They are given an introductory slideshow to start the project…