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The compact Secondary Science Dictionary delivers key coverage of words students need to know across all sciences for quick, easy reference in class or at home. Clear definitions and example sentences place words in...
Teachers TV was originally a television channel which aimed to provide professional development support for teachers, school leaders, support staff and governors. Many of the programmes were filmed inside real classrooms, with teachers sharing good practice and ideas for lessons.
The videos in this...
Secondary Science Technicians
Science technicians are an integral part of any school science team and offer invaluable back-up to science teachers. In this Teachers TV video, two science technicians at Manor School, York, work with Simon Quinnell, senior science technician at the National STEM...
Secondary Science Technicians - Practical and Career Issues
This video highlights the importance of technicians' CPD and how technicians can be deployed more effectively to provide good quality practical work for teachers and students.
Continuing professional development is a critical part of providing an effective technical servicea nd quality practical work for...
Secondary Science Using ICT: Investigating Acceleration Using Light Gates
From Teachers TV, this video looks at velocity and acceleration and how these can be measured using data loggers. Paul Preece at Camborne Science and Community College, and his class of Year Nine students investigate acceleration with the traditional trolley rolling experiment. Students use light gates to...
Secondary Science Using ICT: Investigating Combustion Using Gas Sensors
From Teachers TV, this video introduces chemical reactions and the combustion process and how this can be illustrated using data loggers.
The classic combustion experiment of a burning candle in a bell jar is demonstrated by Paul Preece at Camborne Science and Community College. He puts carbon dioxide,...
Secondary Science Using ICT: Investigating pH Using a pH Probe
From Teachers TV, this video looks at velocity and acceleration and how these can be measured using a pH probe.
This video shows a lesson demonstrating how to introduce Key Stage Four students to the concepts of acids, alkalis and pH levels.
Teacher Paul Preece at Camborne Science and Community...
Secondary Science with ICT: a Pupil’s Entitlement to ICT in Secondary Science
Produced by Becta, this document contains examples which highlight ways in which ICT resources may be used effectively to support children's learning within secondary science.
The examples include:
- Sound and waves
- Forces and moments
- Disease and mortality
- Digestion and...
In this practical resource for teachers in training and their mentors, Jerry Wellinton answers the major questions on every aspect of science teaching.