woodchurch science

here are some .swf files to try:
teachers: use them on your white boards
pupils: challenge yourself to explain what is happening

click the links to activate, they should open up in your browser.
cells
gas exchange in alveoli
mitosis
the ear
the heart

gaddas, pooley are these any good? are they useful?

sky learning has teamed up with mr warren to create a gcse science study aid to accompany the discovery channels, “the big experiment” a six part series which is about the explosive, mind blowing power of science and how it can change lives. “the big experiment” series will be aired on discovery channel, sky channel 520 on thursday 6th march at 9pm. (each episode will also be repeated on sundays at 6pm).

the series consists of six one hour shows with three top scientists working with a year 9 class to help them pass their gcse science exams. each week, a study guide for each episode highlighting key points from the show will be available which provides hints and tips, as well as practice exam questions all of which will help you in your studies.

this week’s guide accompanies the first programme in the series, “shocking science” which will take you through the absolute basics of atomic structure and the elements right through the big bang theory. visit sky learning here and download mr warren’s program notes here.

the aqa website has isa specimen papers with isa questions in that you can try. these are for y11. i can’t find year 10 isa past papers as they usually run for a 2 year period so may not be published.

why not enter this brilliant competition. cash prizes to be won! the theme for this year’s competition is ’science and sport’. entries can focus on anything related to how science supports the world of sport - from methods used in drug testing, to enhanced sportswear or equipment, to specialised training techniques. all formats will be accepted, for example: posters, powerpoint presentations, school magazine articles, information leaflets, work from a science or after school club. the closing date is 31st may 2008. see mr warren for further information or read more about it here.

a team of scientists have met to discuss the biggest challenges of the next 50 years. top of the list is clean energy; in particular harnessing the power of the sun: just 1/10000 of the suns energy hitting us each day could provide 100% of our energy needs. read much more here

to support the new gcse science curriculum, cancer research uk has produced four lesson plans for teachers of ks4 pupils. covers the basics, ethical issues, possible vaccinations and promoting healthy lifestyles.

here’s an online guide produced by the school farms network. it’s made up of sections ranging from growing plants in containers to creating a small farm at school. also shows pupils how nature impacts on everyday life and the interdependence of rural and urban environments.

there’s a new tv series on cbbc called ‘pedro and frankensheep’ which has science themes at the heart of each episode. one of the episodes can be seen on youtube (all about sleep deprivation). its blocked at school so watch at home.

pedro and frankensheep is a series of 10 x 5 minute episodes following the scientific misadventures of a super intelligent guinea pig pedro and his naïve simpleton cyborg sheep frank. also featuring two high iq ticks hector and hugo that live on frank’s head and who burst into song every episode.

some promo pics here. nine episodes are available to view at the cbbc website. and particularly nice are the make-your-own foldeez characters that the bbc has put together from the characters in the series: frank/pedro

here’s some optical illusions from mr gaddas:
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ok you may not fancy having a go at this yourself but this site goes through all the steps involved in dissection without the squishyness etc