Resources by Teachers TV

Straight-line Graphs

This video resource from Teachers TV is presented by Fran and Dave, who demonstrate practical applications of mathematics as they investigate how straight line graphs can be used to compare the price difference of two mobile phone deals.

Formulae are developed and graphs drawn to show how the cost of '...

Straight-Line Graphs

This video resource from Teachers TV features mathematics teacher Kathryn Hurrell as she delivers a lesson on straight line graphs to a lower ability Year Nine class at Comberton Village College. Using a set of axis drawn on the floor of the classroom, practical activities help students to understand the concepts...

Subject Knowledge: Science

Produced by Teachers TV, this video provides an insight into climate change, the change in our world and a change in the way scientists view it. It can be used to explain the topics covered as well as illustrating ideas about how science works. Professor Andrew Watson of the University of East Anglia delves into...

Surf and the Simpsons

California is one of the top surf locations in the world and also home to Universal Studios. This video from Teachers TV focuses on the protection of the coastline and Universals Studios' initiatives to become environmentally friendly.

Off shore oil drilling, polluted beaches and waste running into the...

Surviving in Antarctica

This video from Teachers TV shows the experiences of four British teachers as they undertake a four-week trip to Antarctica, carrying out scientific experiments in order to bring the results back to the scientific community and their students.

One teacher investigates the effect of cold on the human body...

Sustainability: Leading the Way

In this Teachers TV programme Kevin Hull, Head of Design and Technology at a large comprehensive school in Birmingham, talks about the Education for Sustainable Development programme he has developed in his department. The film shows some of the projects in action, including the Eco Bean Cafe project in Year...

Sustainability: Making a Start

In this Teachers TV video, designer Kursty Groves visits Haydon School to help the design and technology department introduce sustainable issues into its projects. Kursty believes that most design and technology teachers are aware that environmental issues have never been more important and sustainable...

Symmetry and Circumference in Durham Cathedral

This video resource from Teachers TV is presented by Steve Humble. Filmed in Durham Cathedral, it investigates the mathematics used by master masons and the links with classical architecture. Steve identifies some hidden symmetry surrounding the columns of the cathedral before challenging students to calculate...

Talk for Maths

This video resource from Teachers TV looks at Greenside primary school in Tameside, which has succeeded in improving mathematics School Attainment Target (SAT) results over the past year by introducing a whole school approach to the subject. Teachers now include mathematics across the school day with daily mental...