Royal Institution Christmas Lectures 2010

The Royal Institution of Great Britain

Independent charity dedicated to connecting people with the world of science. Includes free educational resources and behind-thescenes clips of the 2010 Christmas Lectures.

The Royal Society of Chemistry

Designed for chemistry and science teachers, the site provides resources from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and elsewhere to use in the classroom. To watch the milk powder experiment mentioned on p. 16 go to www.chemistryteachers.org and search for ‘Burning milk powder’ using the free text option.

Invigorate

All KS2 and KS3 resources are based on the life and scientific work of a past Fellow of the Royal Society, and the KS4 resources are based on cutting-edge scientific exhibits from the Royal Society's Summer Science Exhibition.

Science Museum London – Educators

A wealth of resources and ideas for the classroom with KS3 and KS4 activities based around Materials.

Institute of Physics

Professional body actively working to promote developments in physics. Includes support for teachers and classroom resources.

CLEAPSS

Advisory service providing support in science and technology for local authorities and schools.

UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres

Represents over 50 science centres in the UK and a similar number of discovery centres in museums, botanic gardens, aquariums and zoos.

Science Learning Centres

National network for professional development in science teaching.

STEMNET (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network)

STEM resources for teachers and students.

Society of Biology

Acts to engage and encourage public interest in the life sciences. Resources for teachers are available from www.practicalbiology.org

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