Resources
Like its predecessor, Proofs without Words, this book is a collection of pictures or diagrams that help the reader see why a particular mathematical statement may be true, and how one could begin to go about proving...
Proofs without words are figures or diagrams that help the reader see why a particular mathematical statement is true, and how one might begin to formally prove it true. Many date back to...
Propane tanks
This task is designed to assess how well students understand:
- Calculating the volume of a cylinder
- Calculating the volume of a hemisphere
The task looks at designing a Propane tank. The tanks are made in the shape of a cylinder, with a hemisphere at each end. The cylindrical part...
Propeller Investigation
This maths activity will give children the opportunity to explore thrust by creating windmills and recording data from test flights. Pupils will accurately measure, compare and record numbers in a group activity and further their understanding through key questions. This resource is part of a series of STEAM...
Properties and Changes of Materials *suitable for home teaching*
Aimed at upper primary level, this resource contains activity ideas and worksheets which support the teaching of materials and their properties. They cover many aspects of the topic including: comparing the properties of different materials, separating mixtures of materials based on their properties, irreversible...
Properties of a Particle
This activity is produced by the Maths Magic project. Properties of a Particle provides examples and ideas for A-level mathematics and physics students investigating the properties ascribed to particles. Students discuss why these properties are needed and ask are they realistic? Activities include analysing the...
What gives an atom a negative charge? How many types of elements occur naturally on Earth? What is plasma? The visually stimulating 'Sci-Hi' books take learning science core curriculum to a whole new exciting level. Each title explores an area of life, physical, or earth science in a way that is both engaging and...
Properties of Fabrics - The Cross-country Run
This starter clip from Teachers TV shows the properties of three materials and how they are suited for different purposes. The clip shows a cross-country race between three differently-dressed people, highlighting how each material can be put to practical use. The film ends with a question designed to instigate a...