Resources by Wellcome Trust

Drugs on the Brain

Produced by the Citizen Science project, this resource engages students in debating the social, political and health issues surrounding the use of drugs.

In this activity, debate commences by introducing characters, scenarios and issues connected with drugs. Students are given opportunities to hot seat as...

Ecology fieldwork

Electricity - R2P

This resource provides a lesson plan showing how to use analogies to teach about current electricity.

The research summary discusses the common misconceptions of pupils about the flow of current and the inability of pupils to apply their knowledge to solve current electricity problems. Elements of this...

Electrolysis - R2P

This resource provides a lesson plan showing how to use drama to teach about electrolysis. The approach used in the lesson is based on education research which is summarised in a separate research summary document.

The lesson outlines a sequence of activities and key questions to ask to help pupils...

Electromagnetism - R2P

This resource provides a lesson plan showing how to use computer modelling to teach about induced potential. The approach used in the lesson is based on education research which is summarised in a separate research summary document.

The lesson suggests a sequence of activities and key questions to ask to...

Energy transfer in ecosystems

This resource provides a lesson plan showing how to use metaphors to teach about energy transfers in ecosystems. The approach used in the lesson is based on education research which is summarised in a separate research summary document.

The lesson introduces the term metaphor and then asks students to...

Aims to distill knowledge and understanding of public engagement with science, to inform future practice, and showcase the successful Wellcome-funded projects.

Ensuring your research is ethical: A guide for Extended Project Qualification students

This student facing information sheet explains the term 'ethical research', why it is important and what pupils undertaking an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) need to consider in this area when undertaking research which uses an experiment, survey or observational study. It guides students through a series of...

Epidemics

Published by the Wellcome Trust, the 'Big Picture' explores issues around biology and medicine. How do we stop new diseases emerging or re-emerging infections getting out of hand?

How does this happen in a world of...

Essential fat facts