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AQA (56) | Biology (1) | Case Study (3) | Chemistry (4) | Edexcel (36) | External Event (1) | External Publication (12) | Flowchart (5) | Guidance (7) | Image and Diagram (1) | Learning Activity (7) | Lesson Plan (4) | OCR (82) | Physics (1) | Practical Activity (2) | Promotional Material (2) | Training and Consultancy (2) |

AQA (Showing 1 of 56 available)

•   Skoool: Photosynthesis and Plant NutritionWeb link
  Narrated animation from Skoool describing a range of plant biology topics, including photosynthesis, plant nutrition and photosynthesis experiments.
  

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Biology (Showing 1 of 1 available)

•   Teaching Secondary Biology External Publication
  Based on the experience of a range of teachers and those involved in science education, this is a practical guide to teaching biology to 11-16-year-olds. All areas of biology are covered. Chapters are...
  

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Case Study (Showing 1 of 3 available)

•   Internet Microscope for Schools: the microscopic structure of materialsWeb link
  An internet electron microscope website from the University of Manchester. Images can be used to investigate materials and the role they play in engineering design. The menu is used to navigate around...
  

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Chemistry (Showing 4 of 4 available)

•   Teaching Chemistry to KS4 External Publication
  Provides basic background knowledge for teachers on key chemical concepts. Specifically written for non-specialist teachers who are delivering chemistry at Key Stage 4. A useful reference book, it p...
  
•   Chemical misconceptions - prevention, diagnosis and cure Volume 2: Classroom resources External Publication
  This is the second resource of two volumes, and includes activities for identifying student misconceptions, for challenging their alternative ideas, and helping them to construct the chemical concepts...
  
•   Chemical misconceptions - prevention, diagnosis and cure Volume 1: Theoretical Background External Publication
  This resource, the first of two volumes, includes information about some of the key misconceptions that have been uncovered by research, and ideas about a variety of teaching approaches that may help ...
  
•   Teaching Secondary Chemistry External Publication
  Comprehensive guide on teaching methodology and activities for teachers delivering chemistry to pupils aged 11-16 with 9 chapters on key topics. A valuable reference book for teachers, worth consulti...
  

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Edexcel (Showing 1 of 36 available)

•   Nobel Prize: Pavlov's dogs game Web link
  Online game from NobelPrize.org - 'can you make the dog drool on command?' Pavlov's experiment on how animals can be trained to respond to salivate to a particular stimulus.
  

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External Event (Showing 1 of 1 available)

•   TechniquestWeb link
  Homepage of the Techniquest science centres in Wales. Gives links to information on news and events, including themed school visits involving presentations and hands-on laboratory workshops, such as m...
  

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External Publication (Showing 10 of 12 available)

•   Cambridge University Press: New GCSE PublicationsWeb link
  KS4 / GCSE Science webpage of Cambridge University Press (CUP), with links detailing current and planned publications, including an experiment simulator.
  
•   The Flying Circus of Physics with Answers External Publication
  This book contains a variety of problems set in the everyday world on many different topics in physics. They are sorted by topic and by keywords. It provides questions in an interesting and fun contex...
  
•   Teaching Chemistry to KS4 External Publication
  Provides basic background knowledge for teachers on key chemical concepts. Specifically written for non-specialist teachers who are delivering chemistry at Key Stage 4. A useful reference book, it p...
  
•   Hodder Murray: Edexcel GCSE ScienceWeb link
  Webpage with links for Hodder Murray Edexcel GCSE Science publications, including Triple Science resources with amendable digital teachers' resources, interactive CD-ROMs and samples. There is a power...
  
•   Hodder Murray: AQA GCSE ScienceWeb link
  Webpage with links for Hodder Murray AQA GCSE Science publications, including Triple Science resources with amendable digital teachers' resources, interactive CD-ROMs and samples. There is a powerPoin...
  
•   Cambridge University Press: Science Foundations for AQAWeb link
  AQA GCSE Science webpage of Cambridge University Press (CUP), with links detailing current and planned publications, including a whole class teaching CD-ROM, Teacher file CD-ROM and a flash tour.
  
•   Nelson Thornes: AQA GCSE ScienceWeb link
  Nelson Thornes AQA GCSE Science webpage with information on student and teacher books, online tests and assessment, revision guides and CD-ROMs which include animations, simulations, video clips, phot...
  
•   Harper Collins Publishers: GCSE Science PublicationsWeb link
  The Collins GCSE Science webpage with links to details of their publications, free demonstration resources a whiteboard CD and an online homework and assessment package.
  
•   Heinemann: Science Uncovered - AQA GCSE ScienceWeb link
  Webpage detailing Heinemann (Harcourt publishing group) science teaching resources for AQA specifications, including textbooks, blended learning; software, free material and online resources.
  
•   Heinemann: GCSE ScienceWeb link
  Webpage for Heinemann (Harcourt publishing group) publications for GCSE Sciences.
  

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Flowchart (Showing 5 of 5 available)

•   Cambridge University Press: New GCSE PublicationsWeb link
  KS4 / GCSE Science webpage of Cambridge University Press (CUP), with links detailing current and planned publications, including an experiment simulator.
  
•   Nelson Thornes: AQA GCSE ScienceWeb link
  Nelson Thornes AQA GCSE Science webpage with information on student and teacher books, online tests and assessment, revision guides and CD-ROMs which include animations, simulations, video clips, phot...
  
•   Harper Collins Publishers: GCSE Science PublicationsWeb link
  The Collins GCSE Science webpage with links to details of their publications, free demonstration resources a whiteboard CD and an online homework and assessment package.
  
•   Hodder Murray: AQA GCSE ScienceWeb link
  Webpage with links for Hodder Murray AQA GCSE Science publications, including Triple Science resources with amendable digital teachers' resources, interactive CD-ROMs and samples. There is a powerPoin...
  
•   Hodder Murray: Edexcel GCSE ScienceWeb link
  Webpage with links for Hodder Murray Edexcel GCSE Science publications, including Triple Science resources with amendable digital teachers' resources, interactive CD-ROMs and samples. There is a power...
  

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Guidance (Showing 2 of 7 available)

•   Teaching Secondary Chemistry External Publication
  Comprehensive guide on teaching methodology and activities for teachers delivering chemistry to pupils aged 11-16 with 9 chapters on key topics. A valuable reference book for teachers, worth consulti...
  
•   Chemical misconceptions - prevention, diagnosis and cure Volume 1: Theoretical Background External Publication
  This resource, the first of two volumes, includes information about some of the key misconceptions that have been uncovered by research, and ideas about a variety of teaching approaches that may help ...
  

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Image and Diagram (Showing 1 of 1 available)

•   Astronomy Picture Of The DayWeb link
  NASA's picture of the day site, each picture is of an interesting astronomical object accompanied with a short description and the relevant physical concept.
  

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Learning Activity (Showing 4 of 7 available)

•   Teaching Secondary Biology External Publication
  Based on the experience of a range of teachers and those involved in science education, this is a practical guide to teaching biology to 11-16-year-olds. All areas of biology are covered. Chapters are...
  
•   Chemical misconceptions - prevention, diagnosis and cure Volume 2: Classroom resources External Publication
  This is the second resource of two volumes, and includes activities for identifying student misconceptions, for challenging their alternative ideas, and helping them to construct the chemical concepts...
  
•   Inspirational Chemistry: resources for the new science GCSEsWeb link
  A website devoted to the new science GCSEs, including a set of downloadable worksheets which range from new approaches to basic science to modern developments such as combinatorial chemistry and nanoc...
  
•   Nanotechnology: Size and scaleWeb link
  RSC worksheet from the Inspirational Chemistry webpage, considers sizes and units from picomtres to terametres. Word document also available in pdf.
  

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Lesson Plan (Showing 1 of 4 available)

•   Lesson Plan Mind Map: an alternative way to develop lesson plansWeb link
  Lesson planning using mind maps. A graphical method which reduces the writing and structure of the lesson plan, breaking it down into key sub-headings and making it easier to use during the course of ...
  

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OCR (Showing 1 of 82 available)

•   Nobel Prize: Pavlov's dogs game Web link
  Online game from NobelPrize.org - 'can you make the dog drool on command?' Pavlov's experiment on how animals can be trained to respond to salivate to a particular stimulus.
  

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Physics (Showing 1 of 1 available)

•   The Flying Circus of Physics with Answers External Publication
  This book contains a variety of problems set in the everyday world on many different topics in physics. They are sorted by topic and by keywords. It provides questions in an interesting and fun contex...
  

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Practical Activity (Showing 1 of 2 available)

•   Neuroscience for kids: Outside games to teach nervous transmissionWeb link
  Practical investigations in the form of games involving physical activities to teach the principles of nervous transmission, including synapses, saltatory conduction and the all or none law. Links to ...
  

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Promotional Material (Showing 1 of 2 available)

•   School Science's List Of Free Hard-Copy ResourcesWeb link
  List of free publications, posters and activities for all sciences. Regularly updated with useful items for teaching, for example a periodic table poster and links to free software.
  

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Training and Consultancy (Showing 1 of 2 available)

•   25 ways for Teaching Without Talking: Presenting students with new material in theory lessonsWeb link
  An account of active learning practice and ideas from Geoff Petty of Sutton Coldfield College.
  

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