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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 groundswell of research suggests insect numbers are in serious decline all over the world, in some places by over 90%. This book explores this hidden emergency, arguing that its consequences could even rival climate change. We rely on insect pollination for the bulk of our agriculture, they are a prime food...
The Inspired Bus Company (11-14)
This resource from Siemens encourages students to explore the challenges facing bus designers when producing a bus for an urban environment and investigate how different solutions can be identified and evaluated. The video clip introduces the bus as something which is essential to a wide range of people and is a...
A round-up of the latest education news, with a focus on stories with practical implications for schools and policy makers, and including only high quality research.
Best Evidence in Brief is a free fortnightly e-newsletter produced by the IEE and the Center for Research and Reform in...
The institute of the motor industry (IMI) provides support, guidance and accreditation for the skills and knowledge needed to work in the automotive industry. The resources in this collection:
- highlight the careers options available in the industry
- use the motor industry as a context to teach...
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI): Maths lesson plans
The Institute of The Motor Industry (IMI) is the professional body for individuals working in the motor industry.
This collection contains a series of twelve mathematics lessons based on the motor industry. The resources include teacher notes and student materials for each lesson. The lessons cover:
...This comprehensive set of resources give pupils, teachers and parents more information about career opportunities in the motor industry and the various routes into those careers including apprenticeships.
As well as its role as a professional body, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers focuses on educational activities and policies aimed at inspiring, preparing and supporting tomorrow’s engineers to respond to society’s challenges.
The resources in this collection highlight a range of careers and illustrate...
The Intelligent Piece of Paper
In this activity from the CS4FN team, learners are introduced to algorithms in the context of artificial intelligence. They are challenged to beat a ‘piece of paper’ at a game of noughts and crosses. By following a simple algorithm, the piece of paper becomes very difficult to beat. The algorithm is a sequence of...
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.