In this activity developed by the Institute of Physics, students use simple diffraction gratings to observe the spectra from different sources, and deduce how scientists can work out which chemicals are present in an exoplanet’s atmosphere. When an exoplanet passes in front of its star, some of the starlight is...

The jet streams are bands of fast winds high in the atmosphere which are driven by pressure differences. Stormy weather follows the jet stream. In this film, Tim Woollings from the University of Oxford shows how, as the lower atmosphere gets warmer, we need to understand how the patterns of pressure and the jet...

How does the Earth compare to the other planets in the solar system? This book explores the science and history of our home, showing how it is different from the other planets - and perfect for life.

'Pathways through science' provides strategies for tackling the problem of differentiation through a versatile series of activities. The resources have been designed to match the proposed NEA/WJEC/ULEAC modular GCSE, but can also be organized for use with any other GCSE programme.

Each of the 13 modules...

This series of activities from NASA take a mathematical approach to looking at the Earth and its atmosphere. They are intended as supplementary problems for students looking for additional challenges in mathematics and physical science from age 11 to 19 years.

The problems were created to be authentic...

Discover all about our incredible world and how to look after it. Introduce children to our planet in all its glory with inspiring foreword by eco adventurer David de Rothschild. From the deepest oceans to fiery...

The Earth is more than 4000 million years old. This book aims to provide a better understanding of the many processes involved in its formation, by examining the clues in rocks, soil, beaches, rivers and sky.

Discover the secrets of the planet we call home, from its fiery insides to the landforms and life forms on its surface; unlock the mysteries of Earth's ever-moving surface with its watery depths and snowy peaks, the...

From desolate deserts to cavernous caves, discover all about our planet's structures and the earth-shattering processes that shape it. Packed with unusual views of the Earth and its features, this is a comprehensive...

Read about the whole story of Earth, from molten core to outer atmosphere and then go online with Google to discover more. All the internet sites have been specially selected, giving you all the latest, awe-inpiring...

This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

This leaflet sets out the wide range of fields in which geoscientists work and how they play an essential role in many aspects of life, from economics to health.