Useful science links for teachers …
Use this page of useful science links to access other websites offering helpful content.
http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/elibrary/science/
The National STEM Centre houses the UK’s largest collection of STEM teaching and learning resources, in order to provide teachers of STEM subjects with the ability to access a wide range of high-quality support materials.
http://www.catalyststudent.org.uk/
Catalyst is the science magazine for students aged 14 to 19. Helping them to understand the science they are learning, where science could take them in the future, and how science is used in the world around them.
LabAid’s aim is to improve the teaching of science by providing schools and colleges in developing countries with equipment, free of charge, through recycling apparatus being discarded by science departments in the UK.
Discover the range of educational activities and resources provided by the Royal Institution throughout the year.
http://www.mindsetsonline.co.uk
Mindsets is a not-for-profit company that reinvests surplus funds in education. It is wholly owned by Middlesex University and works with many design and technology, science specialists and schools to inspire and make learning fun through their low-cost resources. Mindsets products and ideas will help both adults and children of all age groups and abilities explore concepts like smart materials, electricity, rockets and robotics. Their website is full of downloadable resources and videos to help and inspire you.
http://www.schoolscience.co.uk/home
Schoolscience provides free learning resources, information and news for science education worldwide. Brought to you by The Association for Science Education.
http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/educators/teaching_resources.aspx
Wide range of resources including activities; videos; online games, tips, tools and demos from the Science Museum.
http://www.scienceteachinglibrary.co.uk/
This blog holds a crowd sourced list of books that science teachers would recommend to their students or each other to read. You might use this list to suggest books for your school library, or buy them cheaply (charity shops) to lend out to students from your classroom. It is also the home of the weekly Science TV and Radio Guide
https://www.sciencelearningcentres.org.uk/audience/secondary-post-16/
The national network of Science Learning Centres offers an inspiring and innovative range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for educators.
The Association for Science Education (ASE) is the largest subject association in the UK. As the professional body for all those involved in science education from pre-school to higher education, the ASE provides a national network supported by a dedicated staff team. Members include teachers, technicians and advisers. The Association plays a significant role in promoting excellence in teaching and learning of science in schools and colleges.