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Descriptive Statistics: Averages

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

A power point resource for teachers of biology, geography and environmental science for pupils studying at Advanced Higher (AS-Level, and above), and early FE/HE levels. Of use for helping to achieve a basic understanding and application of ‘central tendency’ in fieldwork, assignments and examination questions. It complements the Guide to Descriptive Statistics in Geosciences. This resource is for Self guided learning for learners and teachers to use in Geography, Biology, Data Science for Advanced Higher.

Optical Illusions

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

This resource is for teachers, parents and carers to use in Sciences (SCN 1-12b / SCN 2-11b / SCN 2-12b / SCN 3-12a) for First / Second / Third (P2 – S3).

Reaction Ruler

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

This resource is for teachers, parents and carers to use in Sciences (SCN 2-12b) for Second (P5-P7).

School of Chemistry Public Engagement resources

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

This is a selection of web-based resources that we hope you will find useful. If you come across a brilliant resource, please let us know! This resource is for teachers, learners, parents and carers to use in Sciences / Numeracy / Technologies for First: P2-P4 (5-9 years old) Second: P5-P7 (8-12 years old)Third/Fourth: S1-S3 (11-15 years old)
Senior Phase: S4-S6 (14-18 years old)
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EuroStemCell Education resources

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

More than 100 stem cell educational resources and teaching tools, fully catalogued. Ideal for teachers, science centres and museums, scientists doing outreach and others. Use the filters below or search using keywords. This resource is for teachers to use in Sciences for Third/Fourth/Senior.

Sow it, grow it, taste it

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

An interdisciplinary approach to growing and tasting vegetables using experiences and outcomes in the sciences, health and wellbeing, numeracy and literacy. This resource is for teachers, parents and carers to use in sciences, IDL for Early: age 3 to P1 (3-6 years old) .

Scientist Next Door

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

We are a small group of scientists aiming to bring together communities during the lockdown and homeschooling. We are here to share with children our passion for science, hoping more of you will find it as exciting! This resource is for teachers, learners, parents and carers to use in Sciences / Numeracy / Technologies for First: P2-P4 (5-9 years old) Second: P5-P7 (8-12 years old)Third/Fourth: S1-S3 (11-15 years old)
Senior Phase: S4-S6 (14-18 years old)
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Nothing Goes to Waste in Nature

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

The Earth system is full of cycles – a strong contrast to the often linear product pathways in our society. The organic matter cycle is one of them, it is easy to grasp with lots of potential for hands-on ecological science and outdoor learning! This resource is for teachers to use in sciences for First Level
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Eclipses and Transits

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

This resource is for teachers to use in Sciences for Second (P5-P7).

Plants what they need to grow and why we need them

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

This resource is aimed at Level 2 students studying plant germination and decay by microorganisms. Through this resource school learners develop their scientific knowledge, skills and scientific literacy in addition to honing their practical skills. This resource is for teachers, parents and carers to use in sciences for Second (P5-P7).

Fertilisers in food production

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

Brief project covering both the life cycle of plants and where food comes from. The project involves growing baked beans ingredients and includes different recipes for having a baked bean “bake-off”. This resource contains a class workbook and a practitioner’s guide. This resource is for teachers, parents and carers to use in sciences IDL for Second (P5-P7).

Astrobiology in the classroom

by The Editor | May 25, 2020

Astrobiology is the study of the origin, evolution and distribution of life in the Universe. The lesson plans in this Astrobiology Collection are designed to cover a wide diversity of topics in biology, chemistry and physics that encompass some of the most fascinating questions in science such as: How did life originate? Is there life beyond Earth? Will humans explore and settle other worlds? This resource is for teachers to use in Sciences for Third-Fourth and higher.