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Spiders, Silks and Webs

A Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) resource containing information about the biology of spiders. Suitable for teachers who want to know more about spiders, the resource contains information including descriptions of body structure, feeding, mating and spiders' webs. BBSRC is a part of...

Stem Cells - Science and Ethics

From the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), this booklet looks at stem cell science and the legal and ethical issues of research using stem cells. Designed primarily for post-16 students to use themselves, the resource also contains classroom activities. Teachers notes support the...

Stings and Things: an Investigation into pH

Produced by the Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC), this activity could be used as an extension investigation into pH for 10 -11 year-olds. This resource is also relevant to the curriculum for 12 -13 year-olds. Students look at the pH of household materials and then apply their knowledge...

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The Plant Detective

From the Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC), these materials are suitable for Key Stage Two (8-11 year olds). Using bright illustrations, the activity involves describing the different parts of a plant and a flower in detail. Students use this to find out about the plants and how they...

Vision of the future

Through investigations of the eye and vision, students can learn about a wide range of topics, including homeostasis, the electromagnetic spectrum, behaviour, physiology and cell biology.

This resource provides novel practical ideas that can be carried out in class and instructions on carrying out eye...

Wheat Evolution

Produced by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), these activities help students to practically investigate the process of evolution. Using the context of wheat, students are able to consider its evolution from wild grasses. This can be used to demonstrate the dramatic effect of both...