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Part of the "Nuffield Primary Science" course founded on extensive research. The books are a scheme using children's own ideas as starting points for scientific investigations. The research is known as SPACE (Science Processes and Concept Exploration). This book looks at where things live.
A Fractional Sequence
The initial investigation uses an inductive formula and two initial values to derive a sequence that results in a series of fractions before returning to the initial two values of the sequence. A spreadsheet is provided that performs the calculations given in the inductive formula. This is helpful for both checking...
A Framework for the School Curriculum
Published in January 1980, this report sets out preliminary views on the form that a framework for the proposed National Curriculum should take and the ground it should cover. The ideas were presented to start a consultation process, leading to a curriculum that would apply to schools nationally and promote...
Proposals for consultation by the Secretaries of State for Education and Science and for Wales.
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 the latest publications from UK educational publishers.
A future STEM
There is a world of opportunities in STEM. Discover STEM heroes who have made a difference in our lives, think critically about how STEM careers are portrayed in films and TV and explore different ways to get into a STEM career.
In this collection of resources, pupils will explore how we can design, make, and use things in new ways to help reduce waste, pollution and depleting natural resources, bringing benefits to both people and planet. They will create imaginative solutions to real-world challenges and share their ideas with others....
A future without waste - introductory session
This session introduces the 'Future Without Waste' resources. The concept of a circular economy is introduced, along with how this differs from the traditional 'take, make, waste' model. The focus is on how designing with the circular economy in mind can help us all be...
A future without waste - showcase day
The final resource in the 'Future Without Waste' series helps pupils plan a presentation of ideas they have created to invited guests.
A future without waste - stories of change
This set of three PowerPoint presentations is the second session in the future without waste series and focuses on Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s three core principles...