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From aerosols to zips via biros, Barbie dolls, Brillo pads, fish fingers, tea-bags and Tupperware, this book traces the origins of about 250 items that are part of people's everyday lives.

It looks not only at each invention and its inventor, but how quickly - or otherwise - the invention was accepted by the...

The Guinness Mathematics Book uses the Guinness Book of Records to encourage mathematical thinking and enthusiasm for solving problems. There are useful hints and help with calculations, and answers are provided for self-checking. It is equally suitable for the young mathematician at home or at school, encouraging...

Gum Fun: Investigating Plant Gums

Plant gums are often used in the food industry as thickening and stabilising agents. Gums are water soluble polysaccharides, such as starch and cellulose. In this activity, students investigate what happens to the texture when different polysaccharides are mixed.

When solutions of some polysaccharides are...

Gurpreet Grewal

In this Teachers TV video, science teacher Gurpreet Grewal has accepted the challenge of taking his teaching from 'good' to 'outstanding'.

After Gurpreet's Year Ten lesson on power production, top school inspector Clare Gillies highlights clear areas for improvement. Gurpreet then gets CPD advice from AST...

This item 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 all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

Disgusting and Dreadful Science features a look at the weird, revolting and shocking aspects of science for children at KS2. From electricity to sound and from light to forces, the books offer Wow! fascinating facts...

This item 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 all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

This book is part of the Archive Collection which is available to view at the National STEM Learning Centre.

This item 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 all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

A gyro ring (also called a jitter ring) consists of a big metal ring with washers inserted into it. To get it going you give the washers a spin and then start turning the ring. This keeps the...