Resources
From small seeds to big yields
This Catalyst article looks at the process of domestication which led to a natural increase in traits such as grain size (increasing calories available), grain accessibility, an increased number of grains and the loss of a hard protective coating.
This article is...
Carol Ballard looks at discoveries, inventions and developments in the science of energy.
From Strength to Strength (Ages 14-16)
This suite of experiments explores the body's muscles, their function and the effects of exercise.
[b]Experiment A:[/b] Students measure the circumference of their upper arm when relaxed and contracted. They then carry out some strength tests to see if there is a relationship between muscle size and...
This collection consists of two videos presenting mathematics and science lessons which aim to help students to understand how their mathematical skills relate to the real world but also to encourage students to think about careers in STEM professions. The teachers use real-life examples and role-play to motivate...
These resources suggest a range of activities that can be used to illustrate different aspects of STEM professions.
They were developed by the Centre for Science Education at Sheffield Hallam University and Babcock for the former Department for Children, Schools and Families as part of the initiative to...
From the ground and from the sky
In this activity from the European Space Agency, students are introduced to the idea of remote observation of the Earth from space. They are asked to match photographs of different landscapes (mountains, lakes, rivers, cities, islands, and deserts) taken from the ground with photos of the same places taken by...
From the Ground and From the Sky
This activity introduces the idea of remote observation by asking children to match photographs such as lakes, mountains and cities taken from the ground with early astronaut photographs. Children then compare the images from the ground with the astronaut picture of the same place. This activity is also suitable...
From Zero to Infinity is a combination of...
From the beginning of the newspaper industry, scientific developments, research and results have been reported in the press, and, more than once, hit the headlines. Presented in language that can be understood by all...
This journal is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes the latest publications from UK educational publishers.
Science magazine published by...