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Oxford Sparks: Key Stage 5 resources
A full set of resources which can be used to add research based contexts to lessons for 16-19 year olds.
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Optical activity
This activity is an ideal way to introduce the concept of chirality and optical isomerism to students.
During the lesson they first learn to recognise ...
Parting plates
This activity introduces students to quantitative reasoning problems in Earth science and physics. It supports students in using ‘back of the envelope’ reasoning to help them gain an instinctive understanding of the timescales and magnitudes of geological processes. The activity provides excellent preparation for...
Quantum quirks
Scientists at The University of Oxford are utilising the quantum quirks of light to study how single photons could be used to provide un-hackable data protection, quantum computers and powerful microscopes. This activity is suitable as a follow-on lesson...
Table top Supernova
This activity is based on work being carried out at The University of Oxford. A team is using laser-light to create tabletop supernovas to understand the origins of magnetic fields in our universe.
Students will act...