Resources->Science->Teaching Tools
The Internet is a great resource for teaching tools. Simulations bring static diagrams to life, so don't just describe what happens, bring it to life with an animation! Graphical calculators don't have to be expensive when you can use the free online example below. And the struggle to find the correct image to project on the white board is made all the more easy when you can get them on the Web.
This guide is not exhaustive, but is designed to be a taster of what is possible. Try them out, experiment with what is possible, and share your experiences!
| Heart |
| ExploreScience.com |
| Graphical
Calculator |
This fantastic heart animation shows in detail the route of blood through the heart. Get hold of a projector and this makes a great teaching tool.
Target
Audience:
Key Stages 3/4
This
is another site with lots of quality multimedia experiences. Much of the
curriculum is covered in this encyclopedia of virtual experiments.
Target Audience:
Key Stages 3/4
Graph Applet is a Graph Drawing Calculator with advanced features. The
registered version you would use on your own website, but there is nothing
to stop you using this version for free.
Target Audience:
Key Stages 3/4
| Pals |
|
Matters of Chemistry |
| Biodidac |
The
Pals aims to provide constructivist learning experiences rather than instruction.
Using simulations a variety of topics are covered including thermal exchange
and convection.
Target Audience:
Key stages 4+
Whilst
not developed for a couple of years, this chemistry site features molecular
movies, Periodic
Table tetris, interactive
quizzes and a great deal more. Not to be missed.
Target Audience:
Key Stages 4+
The
purpose of this site is to "create a media bank of text, images,
sounds and video in a digital format that can be used and adapted for
teaching Biology". This French site should prove an excellent resource
for busy teachers at Key stage 4 and beyond