This book from the SISCON series looks at attempts to eradicate disease by good sanitation and vaccination. It discusses concerns in the 1980s over the testing of medicines and explores some Third World health issues.

Work done in this Nuffield 13 - 16 module followed from the unit called ‘Senses’. This B unit provided enough material for six double periods in the third year of secondary school (year nine). The teachers’ guide included seven worksheets to supplement the students’...

The Young Scientist Investigates topic book on Heat was first published in 1982 and gives information, illustrated by full colour photographs and drawings, about fire, fuels, effects of heat and heat conductors and insulators. It is intended for children aged 8-11 to...

This resource from Nelson Thornes was for students following the Higher tier in mathematics and part of a series of books which delivered the three tier structure of GCSE. Each chapter begins with learning outcomes and contains reference boxes which explain techniques or concepts to be mastered, as well as...

This resource from Nelson Thornes is the Teachers' Book which accompanies the Higher 1 Students Book and is part of a series of books which were developed to deliver the three tier GCSE in mathematics.

The chapter outline provided in the Teacher's Book begins with a list of the main learning outcomes for...

This resource from Nelson Thornes was for students following the Higher tier in mathematics and part of a series of books which delivered the three tier structure of GCSE. Each chapter begins with learning outcomes and contains reference boxes which explain techniques or concepts to be mastered, as well as...

The Science in a Topic students’ book Houses and Homes provides a range of activities relating homes today, in the past and in other countries. A visit to a building site is recommended as a way of beginning the study of the range of materials used in constructing a house. Activities enable students to explore the...

This book from the SISCON series looks at the history of scientific theories, including evidence, prediction and creativity. It asks questions such as: What is it possible to be certain about? Are experts always right?

This is one of three readers published by the ASE's SATIS 16-19 project as a way of linking together a selection of the individual units. 'How Does Society Decide?' discusses the responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society to take part in the decisions that...

This booklet has been produced by the Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) and the British Mycological Society. It is a guide to fungi and includes information on mushrooms, toadstools, moulds and other fungi.There are guidance notes as well as...

This is one of the 18 Background Books published for Stage II of the Nuffield Chemistry Sample Scheme. The books were highly illustrated and designed to be attractive. This book describes aspects of the history of chemistry by describing the life and work of Humphry Davy.

This book was published in 1966 but...

Mobile app development is an engaging way for students to learn programming and interface design as many do, indeed, "love their smartphone".

This complete learning package teachers the origins and development of the smartphone, helping them to appreciate the amount of technology packed into their pocket. It...

Science in a topic students’ book In the air covers both the inanimate objects which can be made to fly or stay up in the air and the organisms which can travel through the air. Activities lead students to explore the composition of the air, its pressure, the atmosphere and the changes in it which produce our...

From The Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC), this book looks at providing opportunities in science for students with specific learning needs. As well as advice and guidance, it includes details of a range of practical activities and investigations. The book illustrates: * potential barriers to...