14-16 science resource packages

A selection of hand-picked resources covering all the statements in the Key Stage 4 programmes of study.

To easily identify resources which can be used at home, look out for the note: *suitable for home teaching* in the name.

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  Biology

  • Cell metabolism
  • Cell transport
  • Communicable diseases
  • Detection, spread and control of diseases in plants
  • Discovery and development of new medicines
  • Ecosystems
  • Enzymes
  • Exchange and transport
  • Genome and gene expression
  • Growth and development of cells
  • Homeostasis
  • Hormonal control
  • Human circulatory system
  • Human lifestyle and non-communicable diseases
  • Inheritance
  • Nervous system
  • Photosynthesis
  • Plant hormones
  • Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells
  • Selective breeding and gene technology
  • Stem cells
  • Transport systems in plants
  • Variation and evolution

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  Chemistry

  • Acids and bases
  • Alkanes, alkenes, alcohols and acids
  • Analysis, purification and identification
  • Atomic structure
  • Bonding - ionic, covalent and metallic
  • Carbon and nanoparticles
  • Earth and atmosphere
  • Electrolysis and fuel cells
  • Energetics 
  • Formulae and equations
  • Formulae, reacting masses, yields and atom economy
  • Halogens, noble gases and transition metals
  • Kinetic theory
  • Moles and mole concept
  • Natural and synthetic polymers
  • Oil and products from oil
  • Periodic table and alkali metals
  • Quantitative chemistry - gases, solutions and titrations
  • Rate of reaction
  • Reactivity series, redox reactions and extraction of metals
  • Reversible reactions and equilibria

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  Physics

  • Atomic Physics
  • Change of motion
  • Change of shape
  • Circular motion
  • Domestic appliances
  • Electricity 
  • Electromagnetism 
  • EM spectrum
  • Energy sources, conservation and efficiency
  • Energy transfer
  • Kinetic theory of matter
  • Momentum 
  • Motion graphs
  • Scale of the Universe
  • The concept of force
  • Vehicle safety
  • Wave motion
  • Work done

• CLEAPSS: SUCCESSFUL SCIENCE PRACTICALS

  This guide collects the many helpful hints and ideas which teachers and technicians have found lead to smooth-running and successful practical work.

• ROBIN MILLAR EVALUATION GRIDS
   

  A useful tool to stimulate thought about practical activities, their learning objectives, design, presentation and effectiveness.

• PRACTICAL SCIENCE
   

  An interactive resource to support teachers in improving the quality of learning in practical science sessions.