Resources by University College London (UCL) - Institute of Education

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...

Biofuels

This unit looks at biofuels and how these relate to the climate crisis, fossil fuels and the food industry and whether they are the future of fuels.

In this unit students consider the relationship between the growing of crops for food or for fuel and conduct independent research to write a policy brief on...

Biometrics in schools

This unit introduces students to the different types of biometrics and how they can be used to identify an individual. It highlights how data derived from the measurement of individuals' biological characteristics can be used positively, but also how the collection, control, use and potential misuse of biometric...

BRaSSS Biology resources - Years 10-11

These biology resources for students in Years 10-11 are part of the BRaSS initiative and should be used in conjunction with the ...

BRaSSS Biology resources - Years 7-9

These biology resources for students in Years 7-9 are part of the BRaSS initiative and should be used in conjunction with the ...

BRaSSS Chemistry resources - Years 10-11

These chemistry resources for students in Years 10-11 are part of the BRaSS initiative and should be used in conjunction with the Teachers' Pack.

The cross-curricular topics explored are:-

• green chemistry...

BRaSSS Chemistry resources - Years 7-9

These chemistry resources for students in Years 7-9 are part of the BRaSS initiative and should be used in conjunction with the ...

BRaSSS Physics - Colour Vision - Years 7-9

These physics resources for students in Years 7-9 are part of the BRaSS initiative and should be used in conjunction with the Teachers' Pack.

Lesson aims:-

• To develop an understanding of colour vision...

BRaSSS Physics - Cosmology - Years 9-11

These physics resources for students in Years 9-11 are part of the BRaSS initiative and should be used in conjunction with the Teachers' Pack.

Aims:-

• to explore the scientific aspects of the Big Bang
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BRaSSS Physics - Energy - Years 7-9

These physics resources for students in Years 7-9 are part of the BRaSS initiative and should be used in conjunction with the Teachers' Pack.