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…
Earth 2
This Science upd8 resource is set in the context of astronomy. Astronomers have found the most Earth-like planet outside our Solar System. Through analysing data students justify whether or not they believe the 'new' planet to be Earth-like.
5/5- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
- Activity sheet
Science and Technology in Society 3
SATIS book three includes Air pollution - where does it come from?, Living with kidney failure, The second law of - what?, and Recycling aluminium. The ten units in this booklet are: 301 Air pollution - where does it come from?: A data-analysis exercise concerning sources of air pollution. 302 Living with kidney failure: A…
Louis Pasteur
A Nature of Science biography of Louis Pasteur. As a professor of chemistry, Pasteur was fascinated by microbes and their role in causing disease. Pasteur went on to develop a theory and method of 'antisepsis'; pasteurisation to kill harmful microbes in food and drink and a cure for rabies. The chapters are: 1. Louis…
Science and Technology in Society 8
SATIS book eight includes The water pollution mystery, Hypothermia, The technology of toilets, Stress, and Radiation - how much do you get?. The ten units in this booklet are: 801 The water pollution mystery: A data-analysis exercise about solving the problem of death of fish in a river. 802 Hypothermia: Reading and questions…
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…
Science and Technology in Society 11
SATIS book eleven includes A special type of hearing aid, The eruption of Mount St Helens, and Project management. The ten books in this unit are: 1101 Breast or bottle? Information, questions, data-handling, discussion, devising stories, mini role-plays and a design brief. Attainment targets 1,3, 11, 12 and 13. 1102 A special…
Science and Technology in Society 10
SATIS book ten includes Chocolate chip mining, Lavender, Why 240 volts?, and Trees as structures. The ten units in this booklet are: 1001 Chocolate chip mining: A practical, problem-solving activity linked to analysis of data about copper mining. 1002 Quintonal - an industrial hazard: A simulation role-play exercise concerning…
Science and Technology in Society 12
SATIS book twelve includes From Babylon to biotechnology, Earthquakes - in Britain?, Radiotelescopes, and Are you made of stardust?. The ten units in this booklet are: 1201 Agrochemicals and the environment: Data handling, information, questions and discussion. Attainment targets 1 and 2. 1202 Mapping the human genome: Reading,…
Chemistry in our Lives
This topic, from the Association for Science Education, allows classes in schools across the world to explore and exchange information about the many chemical products which people use in their homes. The topic is provided in English and 10 other languages. Students examine the labelling of chemical products and learn about the…
- 3/5
- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
- Activity sheet
Fun-Size
These Fun-Size activities, from the Association for Science Education (ASE), are short 5-15 minute tasks that enliven lessons. This resource is part of the SYCD Can we; Should we? collection. The activities range from short games and word plays through to quick demonstrations. Fun-size is particularly useful when you are working…
Good to Eat
An interactive resource from the Association for Science Education (ASE) that introduces nutrition, and offers students the chance to have their say on healthy eating. Students research different nutrients and their sources, before making changes to a player's favourite menu to try and improve its 'Nutrigauge' score. This…
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…
Secrets of the Ice
Secrets of the Ice is provided by the Association for Science Education, and it is a practical activity which aims to teach students about pollution and environmental change. In this activity, students carry out chemical and physical tests to analyse an ice sample from another planet. Having drawn conclusions from their results,…
Reader C: Medicine and Care
A reader from the Science in Society series which looks at aspects of healthcare in society including the development of drugs using animal experimentation and care of the elderly, dying and bereaved. Contents: 1. A short history of medicine 2. Immunization 3. The development of new drugs 4. There is more to health than medicine 5.…
Top Science
This resource, from the Association for Science Education (ASE), uses a familiar card game format to teach facts about marine animals. The game is part of the SYCD: Science Year Can we; Should we? collection. The resource consists of thirty-six colour cards, including a 'Categories' card to explain the information given…
Kites
Kites, an ASE SYCD: Science Year Primary resource, explores the variety of kite designs around the world, together with the scientific principles that keep kites aloft. It provides a fun way of exploring some types of forces. There is a strong multi-cultural element through looking at kites around the world. There are also strong…
SATIS 8-14: Blue Box Book 9
Box 3, the blue box of ASE’s SATIS 8-14 project, contained ten booklets with resources suggesting activities for teaching science and technology in Key Stage Three. Book 9 contained four units. Contents Unit 1: Satellites and dishes Unit 2: Here comes the Sun Unit 3: Voyage to Venus Unit 4: Medicines from the rain…
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.
- 5/5
- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
- Activity sheet
Is it Terminal for Teflon?
This Science upd8 resource focuses on the chemical PFOA (perflurooctanoic acid), which is used in Teflon manufacture and is reportedly linked with an increase in the risk of developing allergies. In this activity students examine some of the evidence surrounding PFOA and consider a range of viewpoints.
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…
Perfumes
This resource, provided by the Association for Science Education (ASE), is a pick and mix collection of activities enabling students to create their own stunning scents from scratch. Besides a collection of experiments for making and testing fragrances, there is extension material on applying the particle model to how we smell perfume. Perfumes…
Immunisation
This resource, from the Association for Science Education (ASE) includes a number of activities to support immunisation teaching in science and the QCA Citizenship unit 'What's in the public interest?' Science and technology can bring great benefits to humanity. At the same time science can seem challenging, even threatening.…
Bulb Danger
This Science upd8 activity draws on a recent Government warning about poisonous mercury from low energy light bulbs being a risk to users. But is this risk worth the benefits of using low energy light bulbs? In this activity students rank risks and benefits to help them decide.
- 3/5
- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
- Group work
Mini-Projects
These materials, from the Association for Science Education (ASE), are part of a pilot for a series of Key Stage Four Mini-projects aiming to breathe life back into investigative work for students and teachers. This resource is a part of the SYCD Who am I? collection. The resources are produced by The University of York Science…
Carbon Footprints and the Greenhouse Effect
In this SATIS Revisited resource students consider the factors that contribute to the greenhouse effect, the possible effects of global warming, and how they as individuals are contributing to carbon dioxide emissions. Climate change is affecting the natural world. The distribution of some species appears to be changing and so…
The Transport Problem
In this SATIS Revisited resource students consider the conflict between the increasing use of energy and the need to reduce the use of fossil fuels in order to lessen carbon dioxide emissions and tackle climate change. The aim of this unit is to introduce the idea that the discussion of controversial issues relating to the conduct…
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…
Beyond the Visible: One Hundred Years of X-Rays
Written for the Association for Science Education (ASE) in 1995 to celebrate the centenary of the discovery of X-rays by Röntgen, this book contains units of study for Post-16 students on subjects such as the applications of X-rays, ultrasound and magnetic resonance. Some units are also suitable for Key Stage Four and Science…
Rocket into Science
This resource, from the Association for Science Education (ASE) introduces students to the science and technology of rocket flight.Liftoff! has been developed by the Department of Physics at the University of Surrey, with the support of PPARC and is designed primarily for students aged 11-13. It is an exciting context for students…
10. Electronics of Control Systems
This Association for Science Education (ASE) publication about the Electronics of Controls Systems was developed in association with Marconi. At the time, the company was in the front rank of the world's defence electronics industry. Its wide range of activities also included space systems and computer-based and sonar underwater…
Life on Mars?
In this activity from Science upd8 students study information about environmental conditions on Mars and then create an imaginary Martian life form. What will its features be? How does its features help it to survive?
Filter results by...
Subject
- Science (389)
- Biology (140)
- Chemistry (110)
- Physics (113)
- Earth science (65)
- How science works (158)
- Practical work (41)
- Demonstrations (8)
- Enquiries & investigations (36)
- Outside the classroom (2)
- Techniques & procedures (4)
- Technology (74)
- Control systems (2)
- Electronics (1)
- Food technology (2)
- Resistant materials (1)
- Textiles (1)
- Engineering (6)
- Mathematics (4)
- Cross curricular (1)
Publication year
Type
- Activity sheet (172)
- Assessment (1)
- Audio (3)
- Data set (1)
- Demonstration (1)
- Experiment (22)
- Game (22)
- Group work (19)
- Image (2)
- Information sheet (40)
- Interactive resource (18)
- Lecture (2)
- Open-ended task (4)
- Poster (1)
- Presentation (34)
- Quiz (19)
- Research (4)
- Self assessment (2)
- Teacher guidance (248)
- Textbook (61)
- Video (2)
Format
Publisher
- ASE (390) Close
- BP Educational Service (1)
- British Society for the History of Science (1)
- Centre for Science Education (41)
- Design and Technology Association (12)
- Heinemann (31)
- Institute of Education (3)
- John Murray (15)
- Northumberland County Council (7)
- Science upd8 (41)
- University of York Science Education Group (3)