Resources
How Might the Universe End?
In this fun science video, the Science Museum's Punk Science team look at the three main theories about how the universe might end. They start by looking at the big bang and the beginnings of the universe. They then demonstrate the three possible causes of the end of the universe: the Big Crunch, the Big Chill...
How much do you know about programmable systems?
In this activity, learners will recall and extend their understanding of programmable systems.
How Much Have You Grown Today?
This resource uses height data from the pilot of CensusAtSchool to encourage Key Stage Three and Key Stage Four students to investigate growth. They are asked to draw conclusions using both calculations and graphs and also consider other factors affecting growth. Students develop skills in interpreting tables,...
How much homework is too much?
Published in 2015, a recent study of 7,451 teenagers in Spain examined the correlation between time spent on homework and academic achievement in mathematics and science. Results showed that homework done by the student independently for 60-70 minutes a day yielded the best results. The students had a mean age of...
How much information
This video discusses how data is coded and stored. It takes a look at the genetic code in humans and shows how it could be stored as 1.5Gb of data.
Text and pictures try to make possible the conceptualization of a million, a billion, and a trillion.
How much is a teaspoon?
The video and worksheet set out a measurement challenge for students that can be carried out either at home or in school. They must use a measuring jug and teaspoon to calculate the number of spoons of water required to fill a volume of 200 ml. They are encouraged to take multiple readings and submit them to the...
How much paper comes from a tree
In this activity children practise using scales to weigh different items of packaging. They then calculate how many of each item could be made from an average tree.
The resource, which provides an authentic context for maths learning has been proved by the IET, (Institution of Engineering and Technology)....
How much water do we waste?
This activity, created for use by teachers and/or Environment Agency STEM Ambassadors with the help of a teacher, has been designed to make pupils realise how much water they are wasting. Pupils will carry out an investigation where they...
How much will it cost?
In this resource students are asked to measure dimensions from scale drawings and find the areas of rectangles and triangles. They then calculate the amount of paint needed to paint a house and its cost.
The resource is part of the Nuffield Maths Level 1 Foundation resource collection.