This physics extension module from the Salters' Science course deals with binary digital electronic devices, taking a systems approach. Ideas of input, output and control are considered and the concept of feedback. The use of logic gates to control switches and latches...

In this project, students investigate and compare the waterproof and breathability properties of a range of fabrics used in clothing designed for sailing. They will find out about the different fabrics used in wet weather sailing gear. In particular, how breathable waterproofs work and what advantages and...

This resource explores how there can sometimes be conflict between people and animals in some habitats and how the World Land Trust's conservation partners work to protect local people as well as animals such as Indian elephants and Bengal tigers. Pupils are encouraged to think about what they might do to support...

Machine learning is a system where rather than a computer programmer deciding the best way to sort, organise, classify or use information, the computer program develops its own set of instructions (algorithm) based on information that users feed it.  Scientists at the...

This Catalyst article investigates materials used in jet engines. They must withstand high temperatures and great forces. Special alloys are used for structures such as turbine blades. The article is from Catalyst:...

Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) have created resources based on climate change. This activity considers the effect of climate change on plants which live within a set of environmental conditions. Following a discussion about alpine plants, students participate in an activity in which they...

The aim of this Ofsted survey was to analyse the elements of successful alternative provision. Alternative provision has been defined as education outside school, arranged by local authorities or schools. For the purpose of this survey, alternative provision was defined as something in which a young person...

Alternatives for Science Education was produced and published by the Association for Science Education (ASE) in 1979. Its sub-title, A Consultative Document, indicates its aim and status. In addition to being a document of considerable historical interest, it contains arguments of continued relevance.

The...

A Catalyst article about aluminium, a shiny silvery metal, which is extracted from its ore by electrolysis. Further addition of other metallic elements results in an alloy, which can be cast into various shapes using moulds. The article looks at the processes of extraction, casting, patterns, moulds and finishing...

The resource pack is produced by The Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC). It looks at the life-cycle and environmental impact of aluminium products.

Student activities and investigations help to illustrate curriculum science in real-life contexts. This includes:
* Constructing a cradle...

This resource contains six activities that link to animals, including humans and cover aspects of working scientifically. These include:

• observing changes over time using past and current photographs of themselves

• looking for patterns between hand and foot size within their class...

Aimed at primary level, this resource looks at building three-dimensional structures using 2D and 3D shapes. Linking to design and technology, it shows the practical application of mathematics in designing and building structures. Children observe shapes in their environment and then build cubes and triangular-...

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

• Identify the elementary entities that make up one mole of a range of substances.
• Recognise that the atoms which make up different elements have different masses.
• Interpret...

This booklet contains a range of suggested teaching activities and contexts for amount of substance at A level.  Curriculum links include mole, molar mass, molar gas volume, formulae, emprical formula, molecular formula, and stoichiometry.

Although produced to support the teaching of OCR AS/A Level Chemistry...