posted 19/11/2008An Inconvenient Truth: Greenhouse Effect

 

Age 11-14 (KS3)
Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)

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"An excellent set of resources to use with the Inconvenient Truth DVD - a wealth of topi..."

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Contributor:
Claire Brown

 

A set of resources covering the carbon cycle, the greenhouse effect and global warming. Also relevant to 'how science works'. Includes an animated presentation (25 slides) and a question sheet which are designed to be used in conjunction with the "Inconvenient Truth" DVD. There are also instructions for two experiments and an investigation. See the video link below as a preview.

Further information: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=fEsBVWG...

posted 18/06/2008Fuelling Champions: the Biology of Sport

 

Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)
Age 16-18 (A-level)

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"An excellent detailed presentation that could easily be split into different sections. ..."

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Contributor:
Abigail Laing

 

Animated, interactive presentation using a sporting theme to cover nutrition, respiration and homeostasis (19 pages). The accompanying activity explores the science behind the diets of four famous sportspeople (2 pages).

posted 06/06/2008Crude Oil, Alkanes and Alkenes

 

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Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)

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"Superb animations, which are simple but should really help students to visualise the pr..."

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Simon Ball
Balcarras School

 

The Crude Oil PowerPoint outlines the fact that crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons. The PowerPoint Alkanes and Alkenes discusses how crude oil is separated via fractional distillation, the properties and uses of alkanes and alkenes, cracking, and polymerisation leading to the production of plastics. Worksheet answers appear in the presentation. Several animations throughout. [17 Slides]

posted 06/05/2008Rate of Reactions - Fully Interactive

 

Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)

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"A well structured resource with slides that are clear and not overly fussy. The materia..."

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Contributor:
Henry Cordy-McKenna
The Honywood Community Science School

 

Many animations: measurement of rates; effect of concentration, temp, surface area, catalysts. A fun interactive whiteboard quiz hosted by Mister T; a chance for pupils to interpret a rate of reaction graph. Some of the excellent animations are free samples from Crocodile Clips Chemistry (see link below). Some are from the excellent www.sciencepages.co.uk who kindly gave permission for their use.

Further information: http://www.crocodile-clips.com/Our_Pr...

posted 19/02/2008Generating Electricity 1

 

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Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)

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"A really good set of resources. It is more than just a powerpoint presentation as stude..."

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Barnaby Grimble
Plumstead Manor - Negus School

 

Two interactive resources with animated diagrams to show how fossil fuel power stations work and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of non-renewable fuels, particularly air pollution. The second presentation outlines types of renewable energy and their disadvantages. There is an accompanying quiz worksheet.

posted 19/02/2008Components of Blood

 

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"An excellent resource. Great visuals and relevant level of content. I also liked the ..."

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Contributor:
Barnaby Grimble
Plumstead Manor - Negus School

 

Presentation with clear diagrams describing the main components of blood - plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Covers the roles of these in transporting substances around the body and defending against disease. Includes a brainstorm and comprehension questions throughout. 14 slides

posted 02/02/2008Circuits - 2 complete lessons

 

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"Excellent resource, thanks!"

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Joanne Holloway
Minster College

 

Lesson 1 - Current: L/O slide, Interactive starter, slides explaining practical work, measuring current in series and parallel circuits, summary slides using knowledge from the practical to answer questions. Lesson 2 - Voltage: L/O slide, Interactive starter, slides explaining practical work, measuring voltage in series and parallel circuits, summary slides using knowledge from prac to answer qu.

posted 26/10/2007Digestive enzymes

 

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Age 14-16 (KS4 / GCSE)

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"Perfect for introducing or summarising digestive enzymes at KS3. All the key terms hig..."

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Contributor:
Abigail Laing

 

Animated resource explaining the role of enzymes (amylase, protease and lipase) in digestion - breaking down starch, protein and fats. 8 slides

posted 04/01/2009Gas Exchange in Fish and Insects

 

Age 16-18 (A-level)

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"This is expertly presented - clear diagrams and succinct explanation. The worksheets ar..."

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Contributor:
Toby Tufton

 

Animated, interactive powerpoint which guides students through the countercurrent system of fish gills and the tracheal system of insects (28 slides). It is hyperlinked so that you can choose which bits to show. The accompanying document comprises three worksheets and answer sheets. They use a variety of cloze / colouring / short answer questions .

posted 20/06/2008States of Matter

 

Age 7-11 (KS2)
Age 11-14 (KS3)

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"Excellent diagram, especially for liquid- nice to see a 2d diagram that shows the 3d as..."

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Contributor:
Simon Ball
Balcarras School

 

This is an interactive PowerPoint used to deliver states of matter. The particles are animated to show each state and also each heating/cooling process. It is navigated from the first slide. Included is a free help sheet for students to have in front of them to aid learning.