Major Resources

These wide-ranging materials include interactive animations and print-based resources based on the Can we; Should we? theme. The major resources are: *Zoos - many pupils have strong views about the role of zoos in our society.This activity improves pupils' ability to select relevant information for a presentation, develops their ICT skills and increases their knowledge of the relevant science concepts. *Human torch - an X-Files type activity in which Human Torch students are challenged to solve a mysterious case of burning using their scientific skills. *Immunisation - the benefits that science and technology bring to humanity are explored in the context of immunisation. *Energy resources - considering the rights and responsibilities of different groups of people, what should be done in a particular context and the notion of sustainability as we try to limit our 'environmental footprint'. *Organic farming - this resource includes a number of activities to support environment teaching in science and the QCA Citizenship unit [i]People and the environment[/i]. *Top science - a card game which introduces pupils to living organisms.