Extra Resources

A collection of various resources, from the Association for Science Education (ASE), set in the context of sea, the moon and chemistry of the oceans. The resources are part of the SYCD: Science Year Is There Life? collection.

'All at sea? The chemistry of the oceans' is a very attractive ten-page booklet aimed at students aged between 14 and 16 years. It supports the National Curriculum Key Stage Four statement on how the oceans have changed over time.

The text is supported by questions, tables of data and diagrams. The booklet would be particularly useful as an extension to the study of the oceans for the more able student. It is available in two versions for students aged 14-16 and post-16.

'All at sea? The chemistry of the oceans' is produced by LearnNet, part of the Royal Society of Chemistry. The RSC is a major publisher and provider of chemical information, supports the teaching of chemistry at all levels, organises hundreds of chemical meetings a year and is a leader in communicating science to the public while The network aims to provide access to products and information relevant to the study of chemistry.

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory have developed a series of activities based around their probe lander technology. The resource sheets guide students through the production of a model Moon lander probe using eggs. A simple computer interface device is also available to test the effectiveness of probe landers.

The Chemical Industry Education Centre (CIEC) produces 'The Good Resource Guide' for both primary and secondary schools. A large range of resources are collected for review from industrial companies, trade and professional associations. The resources are reviewed by practising teachers.

Reviews are provided here for the following resources:

*Teaching Scientifically Able Pupils in the Secondary School - teacher resource book
*SATIS 14-19 - 45 thematic maps examining science related topics
*Pipeline Puzzle - activity book investigating physical properties
*Clues from the rocks - resources to support teaching of the rock cycle
*Classroom modules 1-7 - resource including video to support the study of oil