These resources allow students to explore natural selection using different coloured baits (spaghetti ‘worms’) that are selected and eaten by birds. Uneaten ‘worms’ are counted after predation and the ‘worm’ population is replenished in proportion to those colours which remain. After several cycles of predation and...

A song that explains how atoms form the basis of matter.

These resources, from the SYCD Primary CD, give guidance for teachers in using ICT to enhance science teaching.

The major resources are:

*Cameras and microscopes  

*Datalogging in the environment - an introduction to the basic theory of datalogging, including the setting-up process and a guide...

These resources were developed by the Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme and the Centre for Science Education at Sheffield Hallam University in order to demonstrate new ways that ICT can be used to enhance practical work in science. Research scientists use computer technology in both the collection and the...

Kayleigh is an ICT specialist for RAF Whittering, she discusses her role in this video. As an ICT specialist she supports IT equipment at stations and on deployment, looks after networks, servers, hardware and software. It is an essential role, to ensure communication continues between UK and other overseas teams....

The IDEAS training materials are for use on continuous professional development courses to support the teaching of ideas and evidence in school science. The materials offer six in-service CPD sessions, which take approximately half a day each. Ideas and approaches for lessons are illustrated using materials...

This file from the IDEAS pack is a set of resource materials to support the teaching of ideas, evidence and argument in school science education. It consists of 15 sample lessons which can be used by teachers wishing to try out some or all of the approaches. The learning goals of the IDEAS lessons are different....

A set of resources aimed at primary-aged pupils from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) using Ancient Egypt as a theme. The resources include activities to develop knowledge and skills in design technology and maths with cross-curricular links to history, geography, art and literacy.

This selection of resources from the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) provides a range of creative, cross curricular and topical ways of delivering the STEM agenda through Christmas themed activities. Aimed at primary aged children, each resource has an accompanying plan, worksheet and all answers are...

This selection of resources from the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) provides a range of creative, cross curricular and topical ways of delivering the STEM agenda through Christmas themed activities. Aimed at secondary aged pupils, each resource has an accompanying plan, worksheet and all answers are...

This series of resources are designed to allow both primary and secondary learners to use the theme of Diwali to develop their knowledge and skills in design and technology, and art.

This series of resources are designed to allow learners to use the theme of Halloween to develop their knowledge and understanding in design and technology and engineering, by researching and testing simple mechanisms.

A series of resources for primary aged pupils based around the theme of Ramadan, aimed at supporting the delivery of key topics within design and technology, religious studies and art. These activities could be used as one-off lesson activities to develop making and designing skills or an understanding of Ramadan....