Working with Linux
Michael Rimmer, a student on the Computing in the Classroom course, developed these materials which introduce college-level learners to Linux. Terminal - Navigating File System Terminal - Manipulating Files
Cryptography – a brief history
This lesson, created by Computing in the Classroom student Stirling McGee, teaches early secondary school learners about cryptography using historical examples. Cryptography Presentation
Meet our scientists | Dr Rob Ogden
Watch Dr Rob Ogden talk about conservation genetics - How genetic research helps wildlife conservation, the importance of involving communities and his dream of being a football player.
Meet our scientists | Dr Megan Davey
Watch Dr Megan Davey talk about how embryos grow - Why we have five fingers, recreating 250 million years of evolution, Sonic the Hedgehog and the wish of being a fiction writer.
Meet our scientists | Dr Mark Barnett
Watch Dr Mark Barnett talk about the genetics of bees - The creation of the campus apiary and how whole genome sequencing, bioinformatics and breeding could help honey bee health.
Meet our scientists | Dr Gerry McLachlan
Watch Dr Gerry McLachlan talk about Cystic Fibrosis - Gene therapy treatments for cystic fibrosis in humans, the challenge of engaging the public and his dream of being Kenny Dalglish.
Meet our scientists | Dr Vickey MacRae
Watch Dr Vickey MacRae talk about bone formation and calcified arteries - Similarities and differences of bone formation and calcified arteries, and the importance of a happy work environment.
Science Talks | Sarah Fletcher – Using genome editors to produce disease-resistant pigs
Watch Sarah Fletcher talking about how we use genome editors at The Roslin Institute to attempt to generate resistance to disease in pigs. Sarah explains: "I'll not be going into huge detail about how genome editors work but will focus the introduction more about why...
Science Talks | Remi Gratacap – Understanding genetics to breed more disease resistant animals
Aquaculture production needs to increase by 40 percent by 2030 to meet global demands for fish. In this video, Remi Gratacap will focus on how he uses fish genetics to reduce the impact of disease in fish farms. He will touch on the genetics he uses in his research...
Science Talks | Megan Davey – The day in the life of a scientist – chicken finger, dinosaur toes
Watch Megan Davey explain her work with chicken embryos. Megan is a developmental biologist, which means understanding how we grow from a single fertilised cell into a walking talking, digesting, thinking human with trillions of cells all doing specialised functions....
Real-life Research Data | No bones about it – PHOSPHO1 and the skeleton
PHOSPHO1 is an enzyme which is important for the proper development of our skeleton in infancy. You can learn about the function of PHOSPHO1 in the case study which comes with this dataset. Here we've provided you with real-life data on how expression of the Phospho1...
Read about Real-Life Science | How to build a bone – PHOSPHO1 and the skeleton
Before we do any work in the lab, scientists have to make sure that the animals they're working with are the correct genotype. This case study from the Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre explores what the phosphatase enzyme PHOSPHO1 has to do with bone...
PCR Simulation Activity
This paper-based PCR simulation activity to reinforce how PCR works (created by Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre) is free to download and use in your classroom.
DNA Gel Electrophoresis Wall Tank
This photocopiable resource has been developed by the Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre to help support teachers who are teaching the theory of gel electrophoresis. Gel electrophoresis is a technique used in the lab to separate DNA fragments of different sizes....
Read about Real-Life Science | Does the type of home affect piglet play or fighting?
Through this short critical reading text designed for upper primary, pupils see how Jessica and Emma have used the scientific method to answer the question: "Does the type of home affect piglet play or fighting?" Created by the Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre |...