Computers are often required to find information in large collections of data. They need to develop quick and efficient ways of doing this. This activity demonstrates three different search methods: linear searching, binary searching and hashing. This resource begins with the introductory activity of battleships....

The Bauhaus art school existed in three different German cities between 1919 and 1933 under three different directors. This is a concise account of its history, ideals, styles and influence.

This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

Be Active, science is fun: plastics playtime - a science investigation pack for teachers of 8-10 yea

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In this Shell Centre activity students design make and evaluate 3D paper products including gift boxes and pop-up greetings cards. They explore 3D shape-and-space, making generalisations using words and algebra.

In groups, students make a wide variety of pop-up cards, gift boxes and envelopes in order to...

In this Shell Centre activity, students research and provide expert consumer advice for clients in their class.

Students listen to a radio show on audiotape which contains a number of interviews with people who have...

In this resource from the Construction Youth Trust, students are asked to work with percentage and decimal calculations when exploring the financial accounts of a small business. The materials have been written to help a non-teaching STEM professional to work with students in an educational setting.

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This book contains a selection of puzzles and messages which require deciphering using cryptograms. The puzzles within the book follow the theme of discovering an ancient parchment and deciphering the code, in order to find the treasure.

A career in landscape architecture gives students the chance to work across housing, health, green infrastructure and water management and to create more liveable cities. But what is it like to work as a landscape professional? What kind of projects can you work on? What does your day look like?

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This particular module in the "Numeracy Through Problem Solving" series is designed to introduce problem solving into the classroom and assist 13 to 16 year old students to develop mathematical, strategic and social skills whilst taking part in solving realistic problems. It gives students a practical and creative...

This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes all the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

This book is part of a series which introduces problem solving into the classroom. It is designed to help students to develop mathematical, strategic and social skills whilst they are taking part in solving problems which are realistic and within their capabilities. This module is about making choices as a consumer...

Produced by The Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC), this booklet contains information and activities of interest to teachers of design and technology. It looks at working practices in industry and schools relating to thermoplastics and provides an introduction to basic techniques for schools and the...

The Acid Test brings together the scientific concepts of acidity, combustion and the water cycle, to help children understand the causes of acid rain. The effects of acid rain are studied by collecting data about the lichen coverage on stone and trees. The unit concludes with a look at initiatives to 'clean up' the...