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Diamonds

A Catalyst article about diamonds. The element carbon exists in a number of allotropic forms, but diamonds have always held a special allure, whether it be for their hardness or for their transparency. The article examines how they can be made artificially and looks at some of their uses.

This article is...

Diamonds, x-rays and all that

This Catalyst article looks at diamonds and shows how they have extraordinary properties: optical, thermal and when exposed to X-rays.

This article is from Catalyst: Secondary Science Review 2016, Volume 27, Issue 2.

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As well as telling the story of Fossey's life from her childhood in California to her years as head of a major research project in Rwanda and her violent death, this book looks at the impact of her work on the wider world. The methods behind her unique insights into the lives of mountain gorillas and the...

Dice

The dice uses sparkles and a code to make them flash randomly. What is the probability of the same numbers being picked and does that mean it is truly random? It is also relevant here to think about nets and dice shape.

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 book of dice and spinner games to develop number concepts, sharpen number skills and provide understanding and strategies for 5-12 year-olds learning about number. Most of the games have variations, extensions and helpful teacher notes. Includes eight exciting, colorful gameboards to complement the activities....

This dice game includes 16 x 15mm dice printed 10 - 500, 24 x 15mm dice printed 1 - 6 and 3 x 30mm large dice printed 1 - 6. With a comprehensive teachers' guide featuring lots of ideas to help to support the teaching of mental arithmetic, including 'countdown' and 'high roller'.

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A new edition of the essential guide to the science and technology of electronics. This dictionary is directed to the requirements of all who need a source book providing clear, helpful definitions of electronic...

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 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 the latest publications from UK educational publishers.