Fortune Tellers
In this Planet Science resource, instructions are given for making a fortune teller so students can make one with their own questions and answers. Attractive templates are provided where the science topic links to a possible career. They can be used to stimulate interest among 9 to 13 year olds and suggest possible careers. The cooking…
Making a Spectacle: Videos
A video, produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP), showing people working in an optician's. They use physics to provide the correct lenses and frames for customers. The video is presented as a whole and, for ease of use, in three sections: Testing: the optometrist uses a range of tests to check how well eyes work (3:03) Making…
Making a Spectacle: Practicals
Six practicals produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP) that help students to understand the electromagnetic spectrum and about materials used in making spectacles. In addition to the guidance included for specific activities, please refer to the generic health and safety information before commencing any practical activity. These…
Making a Spectacle: Activity Sheets
Four activity sheets produced by the Institute of Physics (IOP), to accompany the MODEL Project's Making a Spectacle video. Worksheet one takes an overview of the topic. Worksheets two - four are targeted at specific sections of the video. Answers to all the worksheet questions are provided in the Word document.
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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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…