Practical microbiology investigation, involving culturing and testing bacteria for antibiotic resistance. Based on the procedures carried out by hospital microbiologists. Procedures have been modified to make them safe in a non-hospital laboratory. Works
Extension of the student brief on preparing and testing synthetic dyes. More information about classification of dyes and their structures along with questions for the students to work on are given. Answers to the questions are provided on a separate she
Student brief on preparing and testing synthetic dyes (preparing a synthetic dye and investigating its effectiveness to dye three different fabrics). To be used with azo dyes activity. (http://tlp.excellencegateway.org.uk/tlp/stem/resource3/details.php?id
An Experiment which can be used as a practical assignment for A-level students. Gives procedure for the preparation of Azo dyes in easy to understand steps.Gives a list of equipment and materials required. Includes useful notes for the teachers. Learner
New style of teaching activity for teachers whereby learners are encouraged to find mathematical questions from a picture. Encourages thinking outside the box for students - and independent thought. A-level group activity but could be modified for other
Who Wants to be a Millionaire game based on carrying out calculations with fractions. GCSE activity. Good starter game.
Simple follow-me activity based on working out the time from a series of clues / calculations. Learners could work on their own, in pairs / groups, or as a whole class.
Jigsaw activity based on triangular shapes. Learners match a more complex linear algebraic expression than above with one unknown with its solution. Good activity for GCSE Learners (needs Tarsia software).
Practical investigation into the production of lactose free milk can be used for learning or assessment of practical biotechnology at Level 3. Detailed instructions with experimental detail and questions are provided. It includes the production of a biore
Treasure hunt template. Teacher adds questions and solutions to the level of learner.
