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Science Quiz

Posted by beckydaw on 1st May 2008

These quizzes are worth taking a look at

 http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/bumper/index.shtml

http://www.quiz-zone.co.uk/quizrounds/011007science/questions.html

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BBC motion gallery

Posted by beckydaw on 3rd December 2007

Here you can find short (most about 15 secs) that could be used in lessons

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Alkali Metals (Brainiac)

Posted by beckydaw on 27th November 2007

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Make Science relate to careers

Posted by beckydaw on 20th November 2007

One way to make Science more relevant is to link to careers.  I am currently working on a project to develop resources for teachers and here are two very useful sites I have found:

Aim Higher

Connexions

jobs4u Careers Database

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Catalyst Science Magazine

Posted by beckydaw on 30th October 2007

Catalyst Science Magazine is now run by the Science Enhancement Program and you can access articles online 

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Science week activities (practicals)

Posted by beckydaw on 24th September 2007

domesticscience.pdf

birthdaypartypack.pdf

colourchaoschallengepack.pdf

environment.pdf

magicbox.pdf

sixtysecondscience_updated.pdf

soundslikscience.pdf

spybox.pdf

verticallychallenged2.pdf

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Food safety songs

Posted by beckydaw on 24th September 2007

Here are some great downloadable songs about food and food safety.  Some even have animations with them.

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Schrodinger’s Cat

Posted by beckydaw on 14th August 2007

I always had difficulty with getting my head around this!! Erwin Schrödinger did share a Nobel proze for his work in 1933

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Do monkeys care if you cheat? (Brainiac)

Posted by beckydaw on 14th August 2007

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Looking into space

Posted by beckydaw on 3rd July 2007

If you are interested in space and its mysteries take a look at the hubble telescope site

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