These diagnostic questions and response activities (contained in the zip file) support students in being able to:

• Recognise that air is made up of a mixture of different substances.
• Describe the composition of air.
• Name the substances that may be found in polluted air.
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This resource consists of two field work activities. The first records lichens on trees as an indicator of air quality and the second looks for tar spot fungus on sycamore leaves. This links to curriculum work on plants, habitats, air quality and improving the environment. This resource includes a workbook, field...

Filled with entertaining activities, this book explains scientific ideas in a simple way through experiments.

This resource uses the context of long distance runner Eliud Kipchoge trying to be the first person to run a marathon under 2 hours, to look at air resistance.  The video below is a good introduction to the challenge facing Eliud. 

The presentation, which contains teacher notes, looks at the forces involved...

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Demonstrates the science of force, motion and air properties. The vortex of air that is propelled from the Airzooka demonstrates the following scientific principles:

• Science...

Alan works at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre, and is designing software for the James Webb Space Telescope.  Alan talks about his work on the mid infrared instrument which will look at the formation of galaxies in the early universe.  He uses coding in his job and explains how you need to write algorithms to a...

This book is part of the 'Livewire' series. 'Livewire' is a range of reading material with a young adult interest level for those with reading ages below 10, or for adult students learning English as a second or...

DK's acclaimed 'DK biography' series tackles one of history's most colorful figures in 'DK biography: Albert Einstein' . Perfect for book reports or summer reading, the 'DK biography' series brings a new clarity and narrative voice to history's most colorful figures. This book supports the Common Core State...

Adults drink more frequently than adolescents, but when adolescents drink they tend to drink larger quantities. There is evidence to suggest that the adolescent brain responds to alcohol differently from the adult brain. Scientists at the University of Oxford are...

This hand-held device uses gas-sensors to measure levels of blood alcohol concentration in mg/100 ml. Convenient to use. Results appear on LCD screen. 

This book traces the life of Alexander Graham Bell, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the invention for which he is best known: the...

Alfie, aged 14, was born with chronic granulomatous disorder (CGD), a rare blood condition that stops his immune system working properly; causing him repeated bouts of serious infection. He shares his personal journey through a bone marrow transplantation to cure him of this life-threatening condition. Keywords:...