Practical Work

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AQA (Showing 1 of 10 available)

Planet SciCast: Wave MachineWeb link
Fun and engaging experiment from NESTA to show waves and their properties using gaffer tape, wooden skewers and jelly babies. Part of the Planet SciCast site.

Chemistry (Showing 2 of 2 available)

Classic Chemistry Experiments External Publication
This book contains one hundred chemistry experiments which have been developed with the help and support of teachers throughout the UK, and which are aimed at the 11-16 age range. This book repeats t...
Microscale Chemistry External Publication
The book contains experiments for Key Stages 3-5, all adapted to be done at the microscale level. A good manual for teachers to get to grips with the techniques and possibilities of microscale chemis...

Edexcel (Showing 1 of 6 available)

Planet SciCast: Wave MachineWeb link
Fun and engaging experiment from NESTA to show waves and their properties using gaffer tape, wooden skewers and jelly babies. Part of the Planet SciCast site.

External Publication (Showing 2 of 2 available)

Discovering DNA- the recipe for life (0 KB) Downloadable file
Through the Discovering DNA Workshop young people can gain: a basic understanding of the role of DNA within the cells of the human body and an appreciation that it is the uniqueness of their DNA “rec...
The Nature of Science External Publication
This book has some useful activities for teaching pupils about investigative skills. The book has pages which can be photocopied as worksheets (also available to download at www.chemsoc.org/networks/...

General Science (Showing 1 of 1 available)

The Nature of Science External Publication
This book has some useful activities for teaching pupils about investigative skills. The book has pages which can be photocopied as worksheets (also available to download at www.chemsoc.org/networks/...

Guidance (Showing 5 of 6 available)

Microscale Chemistry External Publication
The book contains experiments for Key Stages 3-5, all adapted to be done at the microscale level. A good manual for teachers to get to grips with the techniques and possibilities of microscale chemis...
Classic Chemistry Experiments External Publication
This book contains one hundred chemistry experiments which have been developed with the help and support of teachers throughout the UK, and which are aimed at the 11-16 age range. This book repeats t...
Applied Science: Working Safely In ScienceWeb link
Guide to lab safety, the hazards and dangers of practical science from the National grid for Learning Cymru. Includes details of all main topics, ranging from radioactivity to fire extinguishers. Feat...
Designing and evaluating experimentsWeb link
Institute of Physics web page, providing examples of physics experiments that develop experimental design and evaluation skills. Students are encouraged to implement their ideas for improving the expe...
Technician's Resources: for AQA Units B3, C3, P3 and How Science WorksWeb link
Nelson Thornes website, giving equipment lists, safety notes and general notes for experiments detailed in their AQA GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics texts and CD-ROM.

Image and Diagram (Showing 1 of 1 available)

Hunkin's ExperimentsWeb link
Hunkin's Experiments is a page of fun and simple experiments to entertain and teach. Presented in the form of "cool" cartoon instructions for experimenting with food, light, sound, clothes, and more. ...

Learning Activity (Showing 3 of 4 available)

Science Enhancement Programme (SEP)Web link
SEP develop innovative, low cost resources to enhance secondary science education, and provide support for science teachers at all stages of their career. SEP publications range from books and CD-ROMs...
British Standards InstitutionEducation Website: 14-16Web link
Webpage for ages 14-16 from the British Standards Institution (BSI) education website. Includes resources for project work, class work, homework and exam revision. There is information and activities ...
NPL: Learning RoomWeb link
NPL's Learning Room educational website dedicated to helping physics students. The learning room is packed full of ideas, resources, experiments and events, for example by providing all the informatio...

Lesson Plan (Showing 2 of 3 available)

The Educator's Reference Desk: Lesson PlansWeb link
An online database of science lesson plans for biology, chemistry, physics and more. Lessons are sorted by topic and include a guiding age range, most plans are simple practical work or demonstration...
Lesson Plan Builder: Static ElectricityWeb link
Part of the Lesson Plan Builder Website from GLC. This lesson has students working in pairs to experiment with static electricity. They will learn about attracting and repelling charges. A brief expla...

OCR (Showing 1 of 16 available)

Planet SciCast: Wave MachineWeb link
Fun and engaging experiment from NESTA to show waves and their properties using gaffer tape, wooden skewers and jelly babies. Part of the Planet SciCast site.

Physics (Showing 4 of 4 available)

Supermagnets: exploring the properties and uses of rare earth magnets External Publication
Part of the ‘Innovations in practical work’ series, for the Science Enhancement Programme, which is part of Gatsby Technical Education Projects. This booklet provides a source of ideas and information...
Solar Power: Electricity from the sun External Publication
Part of the ‘Innovations in practical work’ series, for the Science Enhancement Programme, which is part of Gatsby Technical Education Projects. This booklet provides a source of ideas and information...
Hot and cold: exploring temperature changes using thermocolour film External Publication
Part of the ‘Innovations in practical work’ series, for the Science Enhancement Programme, which is part of Gatsby Technical Education Projects. This booklet provides a source of ideas and informatio...
The Model Project External Publication
The Model Project resource provides ideas for practical physics activities with student instructions and worksheets together with guidance for teachers and technicians. The activities are supported by...

Practical Activity (Showing 7 of 7 available)

Halloween Physics: demonstrations for a haunted science labWeb link
Pdf document describing demonstrations used in October by physics teachers at New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois to entertain and educate visitors and students.
Science Through Seeds: plant practicals Web link
Downloadable resource pack from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences research Council (BBSRC) designed for 12-16 year olds to investigate factors affecting plant growth, reproduction, variation, ...
Salter's Chemistry Club HandbookWeb link
Salter's Chemistry Club's handbook volume one and two. A guide to starting a club, including detailed experiment guides for download as PDFs. Includes safety instructions, worksheets, activities, game...
Hot and cold: exploring temperature changes using thermocolour film External Publication
Part of the ‘Innovations in practical work’ series, for the Science Enhancement Programme, which is part of Gatsby Technical Education Projects. This booklet provides a source of ideas and informatio...
Solar Power: Electricity from the sun External Publication
Part of the ‘Innovations in practical work’ series, for the Science Enhancement Programme, which is part of Gatsby Technical Education Projects. This booklet provides a source of ideas and information...
Supermagnets: exploring the properties and uses of rare earth magnets External Publication
Part of the ‘Innovations in practical work’ series, for the Science Enhancement Programme, which is part of Gatsby Technical Education Projects. This booklet provides a source of ideas and information...
The Model Project External Publication
The Model Project resource provides ideas for practical physics activities with student instructions and worksheets together with guidance for teachers and technicians. The activities are supported by...

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