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Science upd8
These resources have been produced by the Association for Science Education (ASE) and the Centre for Science Education at Sheffield Hallam University. Based on contemporary issues, they help to make science accessible, relevant and engaging to secondary school students. The range of resources utilises a variety of teaching and learning strategies. They cover all areas of the science curriculum and provide materials such as activity sheets, simulations, video clips and teacher guidance.
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Boys, Girls and Chimps
This Science upd8 activity draws on research which shows that young female chimps learn survival skills faster and more effectively than males.
Their sex-based learning differences are similar to those of humans! In this activity students look at research evidence and decide whether learning differences are...
Sulphur
This Science upd8 activity focuses on sulphur, which is usually the element fingered for the blame when it comes to pollution. Students research sulphur to get the low down on this "Jekyll and Hyde" chemical; then act out a trial of the suspect element.
Kidney Stones
This resource from Science upd8 revolves around the subject of kidney stones. Dehydration can cause excruciating pain from kidney stones. This activity stimulates discussion through a stunning image of a vicious-looking kidney stone. Students apply their knowledge of saturated solutions and crystallisation to find...
Instant Ice-Cream
In this Science upd8 resource students take on the role of a marketeer trying to sell a new instant ice-cream vending machine. They use PowerPoint’s simple animation features and a gallery of images to explain the science behind the process of mixing flavours and quick freezing.
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| Subject(s) | Science, Biology, Physics, Working scientifically, Chemistry |
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| Age | 11-14, 14-16 |
| Published | 2000 - 2009 |
| Published by | 
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| Direct URL | https://www.stem.org.uk/cx4sd |
