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Networks in support of science teacher education: building social capital to increase teacher learning
This paper published in 2011 presents a case for extending partnership models of science teacher development in the UK through establishing a more formal networks of schools, universities and science learning centres. It uses social capital theory to argue that teacher learning is not simply about cognitive...
Neural Toxins and Poisons
From Nelson Thornes, these activities encourage students to investigate nervous transmission by considering the effects of various toxins and poisons on the nervous system. These include botulinum toxin (Clostridium botulinum), tetanospasmin (Clostridium tetani), tetradotoxin (pufferfish) and atropine (Deadly...
Neuromyths in education
A study published in 2012 showed that possessing greater general knowledge about the brain does not appear to protect teachers from believing in “neuromyths” – misconceptions about neuroscience research in education. A study in Frontiers in Psychology found that teachers who are interested in the application 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.
Neuroscience and education
The resource reports on a survey of teachers and parents, to find out their views on how neuroscience affects education. The report is dated January 2014.
Two neuroscientists and a leading education writer unpack the latest research on the things that will help your learners to learn better. As the field of neuroscience uncovers more of nature's secrets about the way we learn - and further augments what we already know about effective teaching - this book advocates...
Neuroscience resources
Using this resource students can develop an understanding of the structure and function of neurons via a series of different activities. These range from simplistic labelling of neurons and building a model motor neuron to constructing an electronic 3D simulation game that mimics brain activity. There are also...
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.
Neutralisation
These diagnostic questions and response activities (contained in the zip file) support students in being able to:
- Explain the appearance of bubbles when bicarbonate of soda reacts with vinegar.
- Explain what happens when an acid appears to ‘eat away’ a material.
- Suggest evidence that...
Neutralise the Threat A Smart Buildings Game
This resource produced by Siemens introduces the technology used to protect public health in smart buildings by way of an interactive online game.
A series of worksheets introduce viruses and bacteria and other activities allow students to model the spread of pathogens using glitter on their hands and...