This is a CPD taster created to give teachers a better understanding of what to expect when joining one of our secondary CPD courses. Below you will find a video and a task for you to do in your own time. Once you have done the activity, ...

A book from the Science in Society series which follows the history of science alongside the changes in society, from the ancient to the modern world of the 1980s.

Contents:
1. Science, technology and society in...

Teams of school students identify an everyday problem that directly impacts society. They come up with a new and innovative scientific solution to tackle this problem and present their findings in a 5 minute video.

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The Nuffield Co-ordinated Sciences supplementary Worksheets and Teachers' guide for Biology enabled teachers to prepare students for separate-subject Biology GCSE examinations. The extra worksheets were arranged to fit in with the topics in the teaching order suggested for the...

The Nuffield Co-ordinated Sciences supplementary Worksheets and Teachers' guide for Chemistry enabled teachers to prepare students for separate-subject Chemistry GCSE examinations. The extra worksheets were arranged to fit in with the topics in the teaching order suggested for the ...

The Nuffield Co-ordinated Sciences supplementary Worksheets and Teachers' guide for Physics enabled teachers to prepare students for separate-subject Physics GCSE examinations. The extra worksheets were arranged to fit in with the topics in the teaching order suggested for the...

The Science Education Tracker is a survey commissioned by the Wellcome Trust that helps build understanding of the experiences, aspirations and intentions of young people across England with respect to science and related disciplines. There are some reassuring findings in this representative study of over 4,000...

This case study describes how Priestley College promotes STEM subjects and careers to girls, through its ‘Girls into Physics and Electronics Day’.

Planned to be an annual event, a group of high ability year nine girls from a local high school are invited into the college to take part in physics and...

Produced by Rolls-Royce, this series of case studies illustrates the wide range of career opportunities that are opened up for students with skills in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. They can be used to give careers advice and guidance to students as well as to illustrate the curriculum principles...

This resource from the Construction Youth Trust contains guidance on running a carousel format careers event, whereby a range of different skilled industry participants host a table and facilitate conversations with students. The materials have been written to help non-teaching STEM professionals to work with...

This report looks at the very separated relationship of science and technology subjects in secondary schools at the time. It tries to identify reasons why there was very limited use of cross-curricular activities and makes recommendations to encourage better relationships, collaboration and cooperation between...

The Knowledge and understanding guide: electricity and magnetism provides background scientific knowledge and understanding for teachers. It is not intended or suitable for direct use with students. It comprises eleven sections which could each be the focus of an...

The Knowledge and understanding of science guide: genetics and ecology was published in 1994 by School Curriculum and Assessment Authority (the body which took over the responsibilities for the curriculum from National Curriculum Council). It provides background scientific knowledge and understanding for teachers....