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Science stories: Timelines and resources
Timeline
of a Scientific Story: Malaria
Sources of guidance, resources and support
Cool
Planet
Connected to Oxfam's website, this contains teaching ideas,
suggestions and information on campaigns.
DEFRA On-line carbon footprint calculator
Education
for Sustainable Development
A QCA website for teachers in all subjects offering answers
to their questions on education for sustainable development,
with case studies of practice in secondary schools and
guidance on wider school policy and practice.
Encams
- Active Citizenship relating to the Environment
Activites, resources and links on the topics of litter,
waste and recycling. Though the work of Encams focuses
on our
immediate surroundings, these are often linked with global
issues.
Freeplay
Foundation
Recognising that education, information, health, agriculture
and peace are all vital to social prosperity, the Freeplay
Foundation works with governments, aid organisations,
donor bodies and NGOs to extend the reach of public service
through humanitarian broadcasting. The website contains
numerous case studies relating to the use the radios and
the importance of communication.
Global
Citizenship
A portal site to a wide range of resources on the global
dimension for teachers of Citizenship at KS3 & 4.
Global
Dimension
A database of over 500 teaching resources reviewed by
teachers and clearly structured by UK curricula, subject
and
pupil age. Hosted by the Centre for Citizenship Studies
in Education, University of Leicester, on behalf of
DFID.
Global Gang
This is a lively website for students, run by Christian
Aid. Its bright presentation, games, homework help and
numerous other features make it well worth exploring.
Global
Eye
A free termly magazine and website for teachers
and secondary school pupils on development issues, topics,
news and countries. Published by Worldaware for DFID.
All
previous issues are online including teachers
notes, with example focus case study topics including:
Food
Population
Water
Global
Hot Spots (Part of the Planet Science site) (select Hot Spots from the menu).
Science stories and resources from around the world
including Bat Towers in Texas, dyes from India and jojoba
oil as a fuel in the United Arab Emirates. Part of the
Planet Science website.
Green
scene - part of the Planet Science site
Interesting ideas, comments and links on energy, rubbish,
packages and many other environmental topics. Planet
Science is the extension of the Government's Science
Year initiative to increase young people's interest
and engagement in science.
Nature
Authoritative daily round-up of news in science research
for the serious reader.
New
Scientist
The global science and technology weekly magazine and
online news editorial service. Collections of Hot Topics,
many
relating to global science issues.
Population
Concern
This Canadian site seems worth exploring with several
areas relating to science and having connections with
education.
Working for the right to reproductive healthcare worldwide.
Save
the Children's Fair Share web resources
Resources, posters and activities from the Education Unit
of Save the Children
Scientific
American
Monthly science news magazine and online news editorial
service.
The
Science Museum London
Online materials and links, including a section on science
resources for Black History Month in October.
STEP
Sustainable Technology Education Project. Includes a large
number of case studies from around the world such as
designing a water balanced railway, eco friendly fashion
and is your school sustainable? Most of these case studies
and activities focus on one country rather than comparing
and looking at the global implications. Teachers' notes
are
available.
UNESCO Year of Fresh Water 2003
2003 was the Year of Fresh Water and this site brings together activities, ideas and developments from around the globe.
The website is available in different languages with contributions from numerous organisations (being led by UNESCO).
Have a look at the proverbs sections for some interesting quotes from around the world.
VSO
Network resources for KS 3 Science
This outlines a series of books written by the members
of Voluntary Service Overseas teachers network on various
topics including astronomy, housing and soap. Most of
the booklets consider approaches and examples from different
countries.
WWF
resources
Quite an extensive selection of case studies
and materials to look through, including the impact of climate change on wildlife
If you would like to take part in this developing project,
by commenting on ASE Global and/or on our new resources
please email global@ase.org.uk
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