This collection of resources, produced by the Association of Teachers of Mathematics, are design to support the teaching and learning of mathematics in secondary school. The activities are a mixture of problem-solving tasks, open-ended tasks, games and puzzles designed to develop students' understanding and...

This booklet, produced by Dr. Lucie Green, from the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, and funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), contains four simple activities to enrich the teaching of solar system science. The activities are: Keeping Safe in the Sun – learning about UV and sun cream; Sun...

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...

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...

This collection from the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour (ASAB) includes a variety of resources for secondary and post-16 students. Each one looks at a particular aspect of animal behaviour. Topics such as ethics in the treatment of animals, behavioural characteristics and statistics are included.

A variety of resources for secondary and post-16 students commissioned by the Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council to support the study of biology. These include discussion topics and a wide range of activity sheets. 

Developed with funding from the Department for Education, these video clips show interviews with young professionals working in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) sectors. The films introduce some of the exciting careers that students may access by studying STEM subjects. The professionals...

This activity encourages learners to think and talk about the maths they might need in Agriculture and Animal Care, and helps them and their teacher find engaging starting points. The objectives of the activity are to become aware of and reflect on personal attitude to maths, to become aware of some of the maths...

This activity encourages learners to think and talk about the maths they might need in their vocational area. The objectives of the activity are to become aware of and reflect on personal attitude to maths, to become aware of some of the maths needed in their vocational area, to become aware of areas of maths they...

The materials in this resource are from the Secondary National Strategy ‘Progressing to Level 6 and beyond in science’ project. They were intended as guidance for senior school leaders in a school undertaking the Level 6+ project.

This multimedia package was developed by the Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme to support and extend the teaching of sensors to students aged 14-19. The development and use of sensors is a rapidly growing area. Students should already have some familiarity with sensors through their use in a classroom context in...

This STEMNET resource describes the background and career of STEM Ambassador Jenny Tillotson, the Chief Executive Officer of Sensory Design and Technology Ltd. Jenny produces mood-enhancing clothes, jewellery and medical products.

Reading science fiction novels set Jenny thinking about how the arts and...

This activity helps learners begin to consider some issues involved in setting up their own business by making an initial, outline, mathematical model of the costs involved in setting up a business. Learners are required to work in small groups to create a poster showing the factors they would take into account,...

This collection of Nuffield Maths resources explores Shape and Space. The demand is roughly equivalent to that in Higher Level GCSE and Level 2 Functional Mathematics.