This video introduces the process of regelation.  This is when ice melts as pressure is applied to it and then re-freezes when the pressure is removed. An experiment is conducted using two lengths of wire attached to two 1.5kg masses. One wire is made from copper and the other is fishing wire.  Students are asked...

This ASE SYCD: Science Year Primary resource is designed to help children learn about the processes involved in the production of scientific knowledge.

The production of scientific knowledge is explored from the collection and analysis of data, through the interpretation of evidence, to the development of...

Produced by Science & Plants for Schools (SAPS), this resource suggests a range of ideas for extended investigations into plant growth and physiology. Each suggestion is given a brief description but details of experimental methods are not provided.

The IDEAS pack consists of a set of training materials for use on continuous professional development courses together with a resources file to support the teaching of ideas and evidence in school science. The material draws on the work undertaken with teachers involved...

This managing bullying in schools document from the Department of Education looks at how Saint Benedict Academy identifies bullying through anonymous email reports. The resource explores the school's 'Hero' email system to identify bullying and other strategies that raise awareness of bullying, as part of the...

This guidance booklet from the National Strategies aims to support schools in developing good practice in identification, particularly in relation to under-achieving, gifted and talented learners, and those groups who are not traditionally well-represented in gifted and talented populations.

The resource...

This report from Ofsted represents the findings from a survey of post-16 science provision in 18 colleges and schools where provision had been judged to be good or outstanding at their previous inspection. Between October 2006 and April 2007 five schools, nine sixth form colleges, one tertiary college and three...

This activity, from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), introduces students to methods of how to identify what components can be used as electronic sensors.

The resource is designed so that students...

From triple science support, the resources in this collection look at how schools identify students at Key Stage Three...

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

• Classify organisms into groups according to similarities and differences in their features.
• Use a key to distinguish between and identify organisms in the lab and in the field....

This report, published in 2004 by the Department for Education, analysed the results of a project undertaken in  In autumn 2003.   LEA Key Stage 3 strategy managers were invited to take part in a small-scale project to investigate the causes of
underperformance of pupils in English, mathematics and science at...

This lesson develops the concept of identifying similar triangles. In particular students will:

• Use facts about the angle sum and exterior angles of triangles to calculate missing angles
• Apply angle theorems to parallel lines cut by a transversal
• Interpret geometrical diagrams using...

This STEM Learning resource collection aims to support STEM Ambassadors to highlight the top 10 employability skills to young people, with examples of activities and discussions to support young people to develop these skills in either school, college or other settings.  

This resource focuses on numeracy...

Science, technology and mathematics teachers at Tendring Technology College had already collaborated across departments and wanted to develop these links further by adopting a thematic approach to the curriculum. The Key Stage 3 curriculum was reviewed to identify areas to embed a STEM philosophy into the lessons...