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Opposable Thumbs (Age 11 to 14)

In this resource, produced by ARKive, students explore the role of the opposable thumb in primates and look at how this adaptation helps many different species in accomplishing tasks essential for survival. A presentation introduces the definition of an opposable thumb and looks at species that have this adaptation...

This series reinforces the concept that amazing science is all around us, every day, in all aspects of our lives. What sounds can we hear? What forces are at work? What energy do we use?

Each title looks at...

Optical activity

This activity is an ideal way to introduce the concept of chirality and optical isomerism to students.

During the lesson they first learn to recognise ...

A French graphic artist offers a collection of drawings using circles, squares, curves, lines, and angles to challenge the reliability of visual perception.

This Association for Science Education (ASE) publication about optical fibres was developed in association with the General Electric Company (GEC). At the time of publication GEC was the largest manufacturer of electrical and electronic products in the United Kingdom, and was one of the biggest companies in the...

Optical Fibres: The Hole Story

A case study from Mathematics Matters which looks at the development of optical fibres and how mathematical models have simplified the process of producing them. Modern society relies heavily on a variety of networks, but we don’t fully understand how they behave. Mathematical network theory lets us create models...

Easy to use and install, this multimedia package is ideal for children to enjoy and learn from. The package is full of fascinating facts about optical illusions. Find out how straight lines can appear to bend, water can seem to disappear, and coins miraculously expand in this combined book and CD-ROM. Click on...

Be warned: everything is not as it seems. From moving pictures to spectacular pop-ups and a 3D sculpture that follows you around the room; get ready to open to doors of perception with Optical Illusions.50 incredible...

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.

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.