Resources by Gatsby Charitable Foundation

Research technician - Dhanisha

During her first chemistry experiments in secondary school, ...

Achieving good practical science through extended projects

The Gatsby Charitable Foundation recently launched Good Practical Science, a new report outlining ten benchmarks for secondary schools to transform practical science education in England.

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Air Pressure

This is a linked pair of demonstrations which show how pressure differences give rise to forces. In particular, they show how large forces can arise when atmospheric pressure is unbalanced.

In the crushed can demonstration, atmospheric pressure crushes an evacuated can, whereas in the water fountain...

Apprentice broadcast engineer -Jahangir

Jahangir completed AS levels in Physics, Maths, Chemistry and Biology along with an EPQ qualification.  A passion for engineering led him to the BBC to undertake an apprenticeship which provided sponsorship to complete a degree alongside undertaking multiple work placements including Radio/TV and Production System...

CEO and co-founder of WeGym - Josh

Josh found school challenging but undertook a BTEC Level 2 computing course, studied for a Microsoft apprenticeship and was runner up apprentice of the year. Following an apprenticeship at eCourier he became manager of the technical department and appointed as Microsoft Apprenticeship Ambassador .Now...

Chip Pan Fire

This demonstration shows the dangers of adding water to a chip pan fire. A small quantity of cooking oil is heated in a nickel crucible over a Bunsen burner and then water is added to the oil, producing a dramatic fireball. The demonstration may be linked to combustion, fuels, fire safety in the home and rates of...

Choosing the Right STEM Degree Course: Investigating the Information Available

This report focuses on progression from post-16 education in schools and colleges into STEM first degree programmes and proposes a number of recommendations for improving levels of communication among the main stakeholders.

SCORE commissioned the Centre for Education and Industry, which is based at the...

Demo Insights for Teachers from Science Communicators

This resource provides inspiration and practical advice for carrying out effective science demonstrations. It includes tips, stories and thoughts from professional science communicators, including presenters, writers, lecturers, magicians and filmmakers.

Demo: the Movie

This film is about the art and theatre of delivering scientific demonstrations, why we do them and how to ensure they deliver the desired learning outcomes. It is important for teachers to consider what it is they want students to observe before carrying out a demonstration. Alom Shaha describes a technique called...

Design and technical services manager - Barney

Barney was passionate about Lego and making things as a child. From helping his father build steam engines, he realised he wanted to work in manufacturing. Now in a technical role as Design and Technical Services manager at Rolls Royce, he works with post graduates on research projects.  He...