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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 all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

Sewage tunnels

This activity, from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), challenges students to use their mathematical skills to calculate the critical dimensions of the tunnel that will be built. It could also be taught in design and technology or engineering, with the...

Sex and gender

Published by the Wellcome Trust, this issue explores the biological basis of sex differences and the relationship between sex and gender.

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This final report describes the work of the 'Reducing Sex Differentiation in Schools' project. It includes case studies, research and strategies for going forward.

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.

Sexual and asexual reproduction in flowering plants

These diagnostic questions and response activities (contained in the zip file) support students in being able to:

• Identify the two types of reproduction (sexual and asexual) that take place in plants.
• Describe the function of the male and female reproductive structures in a flowering plant....

Sexual Reproduction in Humans

These diagnostic questions and response activities (contained in the zip file) support students in being able to:

• Describe how the male and female reproductive structures work collectively as a system to produce and release gametes.
• Explain the importance for fertilisation of the chromosome...

Sexual Selection: the Dating Game

This game teaches students the main principles of sexual selection and the difference between intrasexual and intersexual selection. Students discover why some animals have ornaments to attract mates (intersexual selection) while others have weapons to fight for mates (intrasexual selection).

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Shaded triangles problem

Four equilateral triangles are presented with different patterns shaded. The challenge is to find the triangle which is most fully shaded. To arrive at a solution requires both spatial awareness and use of fractions. This resource is suitable for Key Stages 2 and 3.

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