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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.

A New Revolution

This resource aimed at primary learners, links to electricity, design and technology and aspects of literacy. Children learn about motors and how many objects use electricity to improve their usefulness. Looking at a variety of objects they compare their features and then take on the role of an entrepreneur and...

This book is part of the Archive Collection which is available to view at the National STEM Learning Centre.

A new unknown universe

This article looks at the ways scientists have detected dark matter.

A New View of the Universe

Produced by the Royal Astronomical Society, this booklet contains a series of articles that examine modern astronomy. They examine why astronomy matters and the sometimes surprising ways in which it affects our lives. Articles include: * Revealing the secrets of gamma-ray bursts * The search for gravitational waves...

A Nuclear Future?

A Catalyst article examining the UK’s electricity supplies, twenty per cent of which come from nuclear power stations. Many of these power stations are approaching the end of their working lives. The article looks at the future prospects for nuclear power bearing in mind their safety record and environmental...

Looking at how common objects are made, following the process with simple text and photographs stage-by-stage from raw materials to finished goods, this series includes panels on why the material is suitable for its...

A Parents’ Guide to Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

This guide suggests ways in which to maximise children’s interest in the STEM subjects in order to improve their chances of obtaining STEM qualifications which could lead to a STEM-related career.

The guide explains what STEM is, and why is it important. As well as highlighting the advantages of a STEM...

A PASCO smart cart set up for acceleration

A descriptive and detailed pair of videos that explains how to use the PASCO Smart Cart to measure the acceleration of a moving cart.  The resource explains how to use the phone app to interpret the measured data. 

PASCO smart cart set up for acceleration

PASCO smart cart set up for acceleration 2...

A passage opens

In this set of activities, students learn about the important role Arctic sea ice plays in the Earth’s climate system. The activities are set in the context of the Northwest Passage.