Resources by National STEM Learning Centre and Network
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Bin-bag Capacitor
Produced by the National STEM Centre and the Institute of Physics, this video shows how two metal foil sheets and a bin-bag can be used to show how a capacitor works. The metal foil acts as the plates and the bin-bag as the dielectric. The model capacitor can be charged and discharged as well as demonstrating...
Biomaterials and the treatment of AMD
These resources can be used as a context to look at 14-16 and post-16 biology curriculum areas of:
• vision and the eye
• structure and function of the retina
• development and use of biomaterials
• tissue transplants and stem cells in the treatment of human disorders
• working...
Blog
Purpose: Observing changes over time can result in the collection of a lot of data. One method of keeping a central record for the class is to set up a blog or a wiki for the duration of the investigation where photographs, measurements, results tables and graphs can be collated. Using a digital record rather than...
Blu-Ray DVD Player (Sharp)
A National STEM Learning Centre and Network Engineering Case Studies resource investigating the evolution of the Blu-Ray DVD player, starting with the invention of the laser in 1958. This is a science enquiry story of how these devices have evolved from the invention of the laser in 1958 to the high-tech blue laser...
Blubber gloves
In this lesson children investigate the insulating properties of blubber and consider how the adaptations of Arctic organisms help develop these.
Children imagine what it would be like to live in a really cold place like the Arctic. How would they keep themselves warm?
The materials in this collection, funded by Research Councils UK, were designed to support the use of cutting edge research in the classroom and to compliment the Cutting Edge Science Programme.
The Cutting Edge Science programme, organised by the National STEM Learning Centre and Network, was created with...
Brownian Motion
Produced by the National STEM Learning Centre and Network and the Institute of Physics, this video illustrates how to show the movement of particles by Brownian motion. Instead of using the traditional smoke cell, the video shows how Brownian motion can be observed in a suspension containing micrometre diameter...
Building busters
This resource forms part of the Clean Growth resources from the Grand Challenges resource collection. The introductory video can be found here.
In this activity students will look at how buildings use energy and where they waste energy. A survey is completed...
Buildings and fire safety
In this one hour activity, students evaluate the types of fire risks in different buildings. In the context of a team which has been contracted by the local council to improve fire safety, each team picks a building type and produces advice for the council.
Can anything live here?
This resource is designed to support learning about the Polar Regions alongside curriculum content. It is laid out in 3 sections. An introduction which sets the scene for looking at survival of plants and animals in the Polar regions, followed by activities for teachers to select...