Resources
Stuff and Substance: Ten Key Practicals in Chemistry *suitable for home teaching*
This booklet is part of the ‘Innovations in Practical Work’ series published by the Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme (SEP). Understanding the idea of a ‘substance’ is central to making sense of the variety of materials in the world and the way that they change. Research on students’ understanding shows that...
Stuff Matters by Mark Miodnownik is a unique and inspiring exploration of human creativity. From the everyday objects in our homes to the most extraordinary new materials that will shape our future, Stuff Matters...
Colouful primary book about the life cycle of a star, including the matter that makes up stars. Simple but engaging illustrations aid in explaining chemical/physical concepts to a younger audience.
Glenn Murphy shows us that it is OK to be scared and that there are very good reasons why we are able to feel fear. He looks closely at our most common fears, including natural disasters, predators, spiders, disease...
The titles in 'The Real Scientist' series put the wow factor back into science - young readers can investigate, experiment and get going.
Stupendous Steppers (Ages 5-7) * Suitable for Home Learning*
Aimed at Key Stage One, this resource looks at activity levels and how, through practice, the body may perform better. Linked to Pe and the topic of animals including humans, it also aims to develop enquiry skills. Meet the character Fizzy and her dog Dizzy, who want to learn more about the human body and set...
Sturdy structures
This Catalyst article features an activity to explore the science behind creating earthquake-proof buildings and the impact of structure stabilisation.
This article is from Catalyst: Secondary Science Review 2016, Volume 27, Issue 2.
Su Doku
This resource gives an introduction to the Su Doku puzzle, guidance on how to solve the puzzles and a discussion on variations on the classic Su Doku puzzle. Classroom considerations are made and a historical background given before simple 4 by 4 puzzles are produced. There follows examples of 6 by 6 Su Doku...
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Particle physics and chemistry collide in Subatomic, a dual-layered deck building game. Players bind up quarks and down quarks and use photon cards to form photons, neutrons and electrons. Players combine their subatomic particles to either claim 'elements' or build a more powerful deck.