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Concept
Cartoons
An animated cartoon style drawing on the subject of
Bungee jumping, sets the scene for investigating gravity
and its effect. Concept Cartoons show different characters
expressing a range of viewpoints on what may happen,
which creates a focus for further class discussions
and practicals.
Muscles
and Movement
Encouraging a multi-sensory approach through a collection
of activities relating to muscles, bones and movement.
Dinosaur
Hunt
Take your students on a quest for dinosaur fossils,
searching different locations around the world. This
game can be enjoyed by students or used as a teaching
resource, as it contains many useful images of rock
formations, with other possible cross-curricular links.
Torches
and Colour
Demonstrations explaining the different colours of the
spectrum, moving on to the higher level concepts (filters
and the appearance of objects in different coloured
lights). These can be viewed on a computer or digital
projector screen, reinforcing the key principals associated
with light.
Mr
Zippy's Trainers
This brings together the ideas of friction, air resistance
and materials using clear language and simple animated
presentations. Students choose the design for their
trainers. Originally designed for primary students,
this resource may be useful in some secondary environments.
Hot
Potato Applications
Interactive quizzes and revision activities produced
with Hot Potatoes software. The quizzes can be easily
produced and adapted for the needs of a particular group.
Notes and ideas are included on the sorts of activity
you can create using Hot Potatoes.
SEP
Materials
The Science Enhancement Programme (SEP) aims to raise
achievement and motivation in secondary science students,
particularly throughout practical activities. Practical
ideas and resource possibilities are included. If you
want to make your life easier when teaching Heat and
Temperature, then the ideas for using Thermocolour film
may provide inspiration.
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