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These series of animations explain what microgravity is and how it is used in research both on the ground and in space. They are designed by researchers from the Open University and narrated by the actor/comedian David Mitchell.
60 second adventures in microgravity: behind the scenes
This short film explains how the 60 second adventures in microgravity series was put together. It features some of the researchers, animators and script writers involved.
600 ready to use diagnostic questions
The AAAS website (American Association for the Advancement of Science) has a large number of topics under which you can explore the misconceptions associated with the topics, and multiple choice questions that you can then drop into your lessons.
The website takes a bit of exploring, but it’s well worth the...
6R's explained *suitable for home teaching*
These resources consist of a presentation and activity sheets to support design and technology students aged 14-16. It helps students to gain knowledge and understanding of sustainable development and the use of precious resources. The 6 R's are:
- Rethink: what could be done differently?
- Refuse...
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.
During the spring term of 1986 a group of teachers, and others interested in 6th form mathematics teaching, met to consider alternative styles of teaching at this level.
These offerings are to indicate the themes they explored and to give a flavour of possibilities.
6th Dimension: Developing Teaching Styles in A-level Mathematics
During 1986 a group of teachers met to consider alternative styles of teaching A- level students. The Cockcroft Report is influencing work in lower years, but often post 16 teaching has remained closest to lecturing.
These offerings are to indicate the themes explored and give a flavour of possibilities....
7 Day Pupil Food Diaries
This Teachers TV video follows two students, Megan and Ryan, as they keep a food diary for one week, and try and eat five pieces of fruit and vegetable every day, in response to the challenge they have been set. We see the results of their endeavours as Joanna Postlethwaite, Head of Food Technology at John Cabot...
In THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE Stephen R. Covey presents a holistic, integrated, principle-centred approach for solving personal and professional problems.
With penetrating insights and pointed...
7, 8, 9 Times Table Target Boards
This times tables game involves children working in pairs using 'target boards' to practise multiplication facts. Children use the ‘target boards’ to choose questions, winning points for each correct answer, the more difficult the multiplication fact the more points they win. Once the question has been answered it...