Resources
What Is an Average?
This full lesson plan, plus dataset and worksheet, from CensusAtSchool is designed to help students understand the different types of average, how to calculate and compare them and which average it is appropriate to use for a particular data set.
What Is an Endangered Species? (Age 7 to 11)
From Wildscreen ARK, this creative activity is designed to teach pupils about endangered species, what it means to be endangered and what causes a species to become endangered. It also features examples of conservation in action and ideas for how the pupils can help. After a presentation, each pupil is given an '...
What is analytical science?
This Catalyst article explores analytical science which is the branch of chemistry concerned with determining which substances are present in a sample and how much.
This article is from Catalyst: Secondary Science Review 2017, Volume 27, Issue 3.
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What Is Astrobiology?
From the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), this resource describes the new and exciting subject that brings together many different branches of science. Astrobiology is the study of how life formed and developed on the Earth, the conditions that made this possible and whether these conditions can...
What Is Biochemistry?
This Catalyst article looks at Biochemistry, the study of chemical reactions in living things, exploring how it differs from other biological subjects and how examples can be found in everyday life.
This article is from Catalyst: Secondary Science Review 2011, Volume 22, Issue 2.
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What is CAD and CAM?
This resource supports students to understand the terms Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) manufacture. It provides an overview of manufacturing methods such as CNC vinyl cutting, CNC router, laser cutting.
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What is CAD modelling?
This lesson introduces students to the concept of CAD modelling and details the difference between 2D and 3D images and CAD and CAM. It also provides a basic introduction to creating a simple 3D model using Fusion 360.
What is CF?
This is a simple comprehension activity for students to consider the main features of cystic fibrosis (CF), the recessive pattern of inheritance, carriers and screening. The student worksheets provide a clear diagram of the function of the CFTR protein, which forms a...
What Is Chemistry?
A Catalyst article about the many roles of chemists at work. The links with biology, physics and geology are examined as are many other subjects. The article looks at some of the areas in which chemists work and it explores what makes it distinctive from other sciences.
This article is from Catalyst:...
What is climate change, what’s causing it and evidence of climate change
These videos were part of the STEM Learning Climate Change Teacher Conference, in May 2021.
The first video features Professor Andrew Shepherd, from the University of Leeds. Professor Shepherd presents research which focuses on measuring changes of the Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets, on understanding...