This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

Open up this treasure trove of wonders to visit 43 museums and 50...

This  Catalyst article looks at the work of scientists who use biochemical and DNA analysis to learn more about how fungi cause dead wood to decay.

This article is from Catalyst: Secondary Science Review 2016, Volume 26, Issue 4.

This sturdy wooden model is made from pre-cut plywood sheets that come ready to assemble. Each...

Produced by the National Non-Food Crops Centre (NNFCC), these two reports look at the use of wood for heating. They are technical reports but contain a lot of information that may be of use to teachers or post-16 students who are researching the subject and require in-depth information. The two reports cover...

Divided into four sections: Wood Technology, Design and Construction, Tools, The History of Period Furniture.

A handbook on the...

This kit provides the basis for clear layouts of electrical circuits and reduces the number of connecting leads required. The main component is a base board fitted...

This work experience and site tour guide has been written for employers linked to the construction sector. It provides:

• information on how to run a site visit, including a suggested timetable
• activity suggestions for a one week work experience
• guidance for planning workplace events...

Produced by NHS Careers, this toolkit provides background information and advice for schools and other organisations involved in arranging work experience for students in the NHS.

Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study addresses the themes of employer engagement and careers in STEM. From Newcastle-under-Lyme College looks at the development of work placements for BTEC engineering students within local companies.

Such placements are beneficial...

Produced by the former Department for Children, Schools and Families, this work-related learning guide is aimed at young people and their parents or carers, employers, primary and secondary schools and colleges, and Education Business Partnership Organisations. The guide includes information on providing work-...

This video states that if an object has a force applied to it and it moves in the direction of the applied force then work has been done.

The general formula W = Fs is described (work done is the force applied in the direction of movement).

An example where the force applied is at an angle to the...

A report published in April 2012 by Dr Anthony Mann, Director of Research and Policy, Education and Employers Taskforce. This paper presents findings from recent research into the value of work experience to young people.

The purpose of this paper is to share evidence considered by the Education and...