This booklet is part of the ‘Innovations in Practical Work’ series published by the Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme (SEP). In recent years, the development of new magnetic materials has shown extraordinary advances. The remarkable strength of the latest generation...

These activities from Cre8ate maths explore the efficient use of space in car parks. These are two-dimensional ‘best fit’ problems which require logic and a systematic approach to find effective solutions. They give students the chance to devise and test out strategies using systematic trial-and-improvement...

The UK currently relies heavily on electricity generated by fossil fuel power plants. But in order to cut down on air pollution and meet emission targets their use is being phased out. The big question is: how will we meet demands without them?

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

• Describe simply the structures and functions of the human digestive system.

• Describe simply the structures and functions of the human circulatory system.

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From the science QCA, QCDA and Ofqual collection, these resources have been produced to support teachers in their work in providing the curriculum and meeting assessment requirements.

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These short videos provide vital information on how each of the Science Mark criterion for secondary schools is assessed.

Teaching and learning

Funded by Gatsby, and linked to the registration of technicians, this guide is full of top tips from senior technicians across the country, which could help you to improve the technical service in your science department.

If you’re interested in professional registration  as a science technician you can...

Rather than support bridges from below, where piers may obstruct a river, it is possible to support bridges from above. The traditional way of doing this is with a suspension bridge. However, modern materials have enabled designers to also build “cable-stayed” bridges. Suspension and cable-staying systems cut down...

From the design and technology QCA, QCDA and Ofqual collection, these resources have been produced to support teachers in their work in providing the curriculum and meeting assessment requirements.

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This ASE resource includes guidance and ideas, including useful differentiation ideas specific to science.

The resource may provide:

* A wealth of practical...

This document from the Department of Education looks at how Saint Benedict Academy supports pupils who persistently misbehave in their turnaround centre and deal with poor behaviour consistently. The resource explores the school's turnaround centre and it's 'C' system, as part of the managing behaviour and bullying...

This report, published by the Science and Engineering Education Advisory Group in January 2012, addresses many of the challenges and opportunities arising in implementation of the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) as it affects the delivery of STEM education and engagement. It examines the ways in which STEM...

The Key Stage Three National Strategy training materials produced in 2002 by the Department for Education examine the background to Key Stage Two/Three progression in science in relation to starting points at Key Stage Three. They examine what most students have already...

This document, by the Royal Society, provides the conclusions and recommendations from the largest survey of technicians in schools and colleges. It gives you evidence for what technicians should be doing or could do to support science education in schools. There are views from across education and case studies to...