Resources by University of York Science Education Group
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A rapid evidence review of the impact of independent practical research projects (IRPs) in school science
This report, published in 2015, looks at how Independent Research Projects in Science (IRPs) are considered to be scientific projects that are about more than a pedagogical approach of ‘enquiry’. They are open-ended research investigations led by the student, often with the support of a teacher and/or an...
A spherical and spinning Earth
These diagnostic questions and response activities (contained in the zip file) support students in being able to:
- Describe constellations of stars in the night sky.
- Describe the planets that can be seen with a telescope.
- Describe evidence that shows the Earth is shaped as a sphere and...
All Systems Go
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...
Analysing Practical Activities to Assess and Improve Effectiveness
The main purpose of this booklet is to provide a tool for analysing science practicals to clarify their objectives, highlight main features, and evaluate their effectiveness.
The Practical Activity Analysis Inventory (PAAI) is intended to be a useful tool which will stimulate thought about practical...
Art of conservation
In this unit of work students work together in teams to produce a set of information boards for an exhibition to explain conservation and investigative techniques used to preserve ancient artworks from Pompeii and Herculaneum. The purpose of the unit is to show pupils how processes for conserving and interpreting...
Balancing Acts
A Year Ten module from the Salters’ double award GCSE science course. This module deals with interactions between species in ecosystems. Students are shown how stable conditions lead to a natural balance in populations and how human activities can disturb this balance....
This collection highlights BEST age 11-14 resources that overlap with primary science so can be used when teaching primary science. These have been organised into English national curriculum topics.
We live on the Earth and it is the only planet that we know that has abundant and complex life. It is important we understand how the Earth and space systems interact and how this affects us.
“Earth and Space” is one of the topics in the Best Evidence Science Teaching collection for pupils aged 7 to 11....
BEST age 11-14 resources for year 3 - animals including humans
These activities from the BEST project can be used with primary pupils. The diagnostic question probes pupils' understanding of how bones, muscles and tissues work together to support, protect and move the human body.The response activity helps to develop pupils' understanding of the function performed by the...
BEST age 11-14 resources for year 3 - rocks
These activities from the BEST project can be used with primary pupils. The diagnostic question probes pupils' understanding of the different types of rock and the materials they are made from. The response activity helps to develop pupils' understanding of keys words to describe different types of rocks and...