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Amanda Hardy - Royal Society of Biology Francine Atkinson - Royal Society of Chemistry 1400-1500 W110 Using Real 3D Crystal Structures to Teach Post-16 Chemistry Discover the free WebCSD platform and worksheets which can be used to teach fundamental chemical concepts for A level. Newcastle University/ Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre Dr Peter Hoare - Newcastle University www.ncl.ac.uk/chemistry/outreach/ resources/ccdc Creative Technology 1430-1530 T127 Experimental EPQs Talk to EPQ experts about how to run EPQs in the sciences alongside A levels, giving students an opportunity to extend and develop beyond the curriculum. Penny Wysome, EPQ Moderator- AQA Practical Science
1530-1630 T135 Alternative Post-16 Qualifications Hear about AQA’s exciting alternative specifications including Environmental Science and the new Applied General qualification, suitable for a wider group of students than traditional A levels. AQA subject expert New Curricula 1530-1630 T79 Salters Advanced Chemistry The new A level specifications, starting September 2015, are now in place. This is a chance to review their implementation, including the assessment of practical skills. University of York Science Education Group chris.otter@york.ac.uk Assessment
CONNECTING TEACHERS TO THE WORLD OF MATERIALS, MINERALS AND MINING
The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining Schools Affiliate Scheme aims to:
Provide support and resources which enrich the teaching of the materials, minerals and mining-related topics in the 11 to 19 curriculum. Provide teachers with the knowledge and understanding necessary to teach these areas with confidence and enthusiasm. Provide links to members, organisations and universities who can provide additional support.
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For information about Education Initiatives at IOM3 please visit: www.iom3.org/sas
1600-1700 T134 A Level Practical Skills Preparing for your monitoring visit: a guide from the Edexcel Principal Monitor Pearson
Alternatively contact: Dr Diane Aston, Education Executive, on 01476 513882 or diane.aston@iom3.org
Standard membership of the Schools Affiliate Scheme is free of charge and gives you access to a range of web-based resources including support literature, newsletters, technical articles, magazines and journals, presentations, curriculum links and links to our network of local societies. Members also have access to a number of optional extras including
Presentations in school Materials Discovery Box hire Conferences for teachers
If you would like to find out more about materials and how we can help bring this exciting area of your teaching to life please join us; we look forward to working with you!
The global network for the materials cycle
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The Great Bug Hunt What will you find?
2016
An exciting competition for Primary Schools that takes you outside to explore the bug world!
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Identify a local habitat, explore and discover the bugs that live there, draw them and record your findings – it’s that simple! Entries to reach us by:
June 17th 2016
“...It's so addictive I can guarantee once you've been on a bug hunt you will never ever be bored again.” Nick Baker
www.schoolscience.co.uk/competitions
For more competitions and resources, plus ideas for lessons, visit: The Association for Science Education - promoting excellence in science teaching and learning.
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