Enriching School Science for the Gifted Learner
These resources, developed by the Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme in collaboration with the ASCEND project, were designed to support science teachers, those with responsibility in science departments, and Gifted and Talented coordinators in schools. The ASCEND project (Able Scientists Collectively Experiencing New Demands) involved…
Teaching Ideas and Evidence in Science at Key Stage 3
These resources were developed by the Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme in collaboration with five universities involved in initial teacher education, as part of a Key Stage 3 National Strategy project. Originally produced as a CD-ROM, the materials aimed to provide suggestions and activities for teaching about ‘ideas and…
Contemporary Science Issues: Lessons for Key Stage 4
These resources were developed by the Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme in collaboration with Keele University in order to provide support for teaching aspects of ‘How Science Works’. The emphasis of the materials is on ‘data, evidence, theories and explanations’ linked to ‘applications and implications…
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- Teacher guidance
Particles in Motion
Particles in Motion is a multimedia package developed jointly by the Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme (SEP) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). Originally published as a CD-ROM, it contains video clips and animations to support the teaching of basic ideas of chemistry in the 11-14 science curriculum. Topics covered include…
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- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
- Interactive resource
Steps to Success in Mathematics: Securing Progress for All Children
This set of mathematics resources, from National Strategies, aims to help teachers plan and provide teaching and learning that will ensure children progress through the National Curriculum levels over Key Stages One and Two. These include the Overcoming the barriers, Securing levels, Assessment and Supporting materials. Overcoming…
Teaching and Learning Mathematics Through ICT
This collection of resources from the National Strategies includes resources for activities and lessons that make effective use of ICT in teaching and learning secondary mathematics. The resources include the use of spreadsheets, programs, dynamic geometry software, graph plotting software, video and internet research. All activities…
Key National Strategy Resources for GCSE Mathematics
This is a selection of CPD resources including teaching ideas from the Secondary National Strategy, chosen to support planning, teaching and assessment. The resources cover: • Geometrical reasoning including Visualisations, Build-ups, Sample problems and Planning • Proportional reasoning including Fractions, Ratio,…
ABPI Careers Case Studies
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) has accumulated a large collection of 78 careers case studies. These explore the multitude of different roles within the industry with a reprentative of each role giving their own career perspective and advice. Each case study includes a profile of a person who undertakes…
The Beginning Science Teachers' Handbook
These resources, developed by the Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme in partnership with the Association for Science Education, are aimed at newly qualified secondary science teachers and their mentors. Originally published as a CD-ROM, the resources provide training activities and materials that can be used in a structured programme…
Go with the Flow CD-ROM
This multimedia package was developed by the Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme to help students understand the interesting and unusual properties of a range of fluids, semi-solids and solids. Published originally as a CD-ROM, the materials contain a collection of videos, animations and worksheets that are available as editable…
Electricity and Magnetism 11-14
From the Institute of Physics, this resource provides extensive teacher guidance and suggested classroom activities to support the teaching of: • Developing an electric circuit model • More about electric currents • Adding elements to circuits • Getting to grips with voltage • Electrical power •…
Planet 10
This resource, from the Association for Science Education (ASE), is a virtual model of our solar system. There are two main activities in this resource. 1. Solar System: Explore the planets, comets and asteroids on an interactive virtual fly-through. Zoom in close on a particular planet or choose a different orbit view to see…
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…
Ghost in the Machine
Solving mysteries is not just for the X-Files and other TV shows, it's science! In Ghost in the machine, a resource provided by the Association for Science Education (ASE), students are special agents investigating paranormal phenomena. It is a thrilling context for students to learn about electromagnetic induction, in order…
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…
Interactive Periodic Table
Produced by ABPI this interactive game allows students to explore trends in the properties and behaviour of different elements, and develop their understanding of the patterns of the Periodic Table.
SimEnergy 2
Like ‘The Sims’, in this SimPhysics game students look after a family and keep their home supplied with electricity. In the game scenario the government has set a carbon dioxide quota for each household, so limiting their contribution to climate change. The player has to invest in renewable sources of electricity…
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- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
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SimSound
In this SimPhysics game, players get the opportunity to manipulate sound, style a rock band and work on their recordings. Players are presented with some wrinkles in the recorded sound that they have to iron out. On their way, they will learn how to analyse wave forms and use recording packages (in this case Audacity) to look…
SimSpace
SimSpace is a SimPhysics game-based learning resource where players take on the role of space scientists, scouting the skies for Near Earth Objects (NEOs) that may pose a risk to life on Earth. The premise is that planet Earth is overdue a major impact from an asteroid or comet, and players are leading the effort to detect any…
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- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
- Interactive resource