Matter and Change is one of the publication themes of the Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme.

One of the most fundamental ideas that students should learn in science is that ‘stuff’ is made from atoms – the enormous variety of different kinds of materials that they see around them arises from a relatively...

Professional Development is one of the publication themes of the Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme.

SEP has collaborated with a number of other organisations in developing a range of publications concerned with the professional development of teachers at all stages of their careers. Two of these...

Waves and Radiation is one of the publication themes of the Gatsby Science Enhancement Programme.

The last one hundred years has seen an explosion in the use of electromagnetic radiation for communication. Using simple practical kits, Radiation and Communication looks at the properties of...

These resources were developed by the South East Physics Network SEPnet. They include a resource with multiple activities that focus on topics in the Key Stage Three and Four Physics syllabus and a number of resources that use different sports as a context to engage students in scientific investigation.

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A pair of videos that investigates the specific heat capacity of a liquid.  This first video allows students to carry out an experiment on the specific heat capacity of water from home. The second explains how to interpret the data, plot the graph and determine the specific heat capacity of water.  This is a...

A trio of videos that explains how to determine the specific heat capacity of a metal.  This first video allows students to see the experiment and the other two review the results and plot a graph to determine the specific heat capacity.  This is a required practical for students to be able to understand and carry...

This file illustrates the use of the Sigma notation particularly with linear expressions. It begins with a static sheet showing four examples including some non-linear examples suitable for class discussion.

The...

This is a collection of supplementary materials to accompany the SMILE work cards. The contents are

• A wealth of worksheets
• SMILE cards answers
• Test books and answers
• The SMILE mathematics networks
• The SMILE Activity List: Cards 0001-2403 and commercial references...

The mathematics in SMILE is presented in the form of practical activities, games and investigations. They encourage an independent approach and are suitable for students from Key Stage 2 to 4

The Activity List identifies the card number and title, the attainment target, an abbreviation of the topic and the...

SMILE (Secondary Mathematics Individualised Learning Experiment) was initially developed as a series of practical activities for secondary school students by practising teachers in the 1970s. It became a complete individualised scheme based around a network of activity cards and assessments. The cards were...

The cards can be browsed to stimulate ideas for teaching. Alternatively use the Activity List to locate a particular card or topic.

The cards can be browsed to stimulate ideas for teaching. Alternatively use the Activity List to locate a particular card or topic.

The cards can be browsed to stimulate ideas for teaching. Alternatively use the Activity List to locate a particular card or topic.

The cards can be browsed to stimulate ideas for teaching. Alternatively use the Activity List to locate a particular card or topic.

This resource contains answers for all SMILE Cards with numbers that match the original card numbers. The most useful aspect may be that many of the cards also have hints and tips on how to approach the activity, with support or extension ideas too.