Act 1

A picture is shown of a scale model of Neptune. The...

This collection contains resources from the website 1001mathproblems.com by Sian Zelbo. The nets of 3D shapes are presented in a variety of challenges. All of the problems require 3D spatial reasoning. The where appropriate, materials are provided in a way that students can cut out the nets to test their answers....

This MEP resource from CIMT is taken from text book 8A which covers the mathematics scheme of work for the first half of year 8.

Nets and surface area covers: the properties of common 2d and 3d shapes, 2d representation of 3d shapes, plans and elevations, nets and surface area of cubes and cuboids and nets...

This set of resources allows teachers to challenge students understanding through context set within Network Rail and UK Rail industry. They can be delivered as stand-alone activities to develop STEM skills or embedded within curriculum schemes of learning. 

In this activity students consider how different methods of communication operate successfully. By looking at rules and procedures in place, students are introduced to communication protocols. By working through a role-play...

This group task asks students to investigate how a logistics company could improve its digital infrastructure. Different groups research different aspects of implementing a digital improvement plan including:

• creating a network of computers
• using barcodes and barcode scanners
• ...

This Mathematics Matters case study, from the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, looks at how mathematical network theory helps to improve connections for global transport, internet and telephony networks. Modern society relies heavily on a variety of networks, but we don’t fully understand how they...

This series of five one-hour lessons covers computer networks at secondary-school level. The objectives of the lessons are:

• Describe what a network is, the difference between a LAN and a WAN and identify three network topologies.
• Describe pieces of hardware that are needed in a network.
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A scheme of work which although aimed at the upper end of Key Stage 2, is also suitable for delivery at the bottom end of Key Stage 3. The scheme contains a whole host of unplugged and plugged activities surrounding networks and communications, including the difference between the internet and the world wide web,...

This paper published in 2011 presents a case for extending partnership models of science teacher development in the UK through establishing a more formal networks of schools, universities and science learning centres. It uses social capital theory to argue that teacher learning is not simply about cognitive...

A study published in 2012 showed that possessing greater general knowledge about the brain does not appear to protect teachers from believing in “neuromyths” – misconceptions about neuroscience research in education. A study in Frontiers in Psychology found that teachers who are interested in the application of...

Using this resource students can develop an understanding of the structure and function of neurons via a series of different activities. These range from simplistic labelling of neurons and building a model motor neuron to constructing an electronic 3D simulation game that mimics brain activity. There are also...

These diagnostic questions and response activities (contained in the zip file) support students in being able to:

• Explain the appearance of bubbles when bicarbonate of soda reacts with vinegar.
• Explain what happens when an acid appears to ‘eat away’ a material.
• Suggest evidence that...

This resource produced by Siemens introduces the technology used to protect public health in smart buildings by way of an interactive online game.

A series of worksheets introduce viruses and bacteria and other activities allow students to model the spread of pathogens using glitter on their hands and...

This activity from the Science upd8 explores the science and ethics of face transplants. How are the operations performed, and why must recipients take drugs to suppress their immune system for the rest of their lives? Who deserves face transplants? Just those who have suffered in accidents or those who simply feel...