A Level Revision
Publisher: DK Interactive Learning
Offers clear, structured revision programme, can be tailored to specific syllabus; includes interactive tests, past papers with model answers, instant feedback; 1000+ interactive test questions; full explanations help resolve problem areas; print key points for instant revision; top tips etc. Interactive Whiteboard compatible. 4 titles: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths - see other sections for details.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Age range: 16-18
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Analysis Package for A Level Chemistry
Publisher: AVP
With the increased importance of modern analysis techniques in post GCSE chemistry, this suite of programs fills an important gap in A-level chemistry software. IRMASS is a simulation of IR and Mass Spectroscopy. GASDEN is a simulation of an experiment to find the relative molecular mass of a volatile liquid by injecting a weighed sample into a heated syringe. PH is a titration program which allows the choice of base, acid and indicator and plots the titration curves.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 4
Age range: 16+
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Birchfield Chemistry Series
Publisher: Birchfield Interactive plc
New ICT resources for GCSE Chemistry. Key Stage 3 titles include: CLASSIFYING MATERIALS KS3: topics covered: states of matter, particle theory explanation, elements, periodic table, atomic structure, compounds, mixtures, metals, non metals, other materials. PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOUR KS3: topics covered: chemical reactions, reactions of metals & non metals, reactivity series, acids & bases, neutralisation, salt series. Key Stage 4 titles include:
EARTH'S STRUCTURE KS4: topics covered: atmosphere, including its composition & history, functions of its gases. Also studies sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic rocks, their formation & properties. ELECTROLYSIS & ITS APPLICATIONS KS4: topics covered: electrochemistry, the extraction and properties of aluminium, the refining of copper and the properties and uses of copper. EXTRACTION & USES OF METALS KS4: topics covered: methods of extraction, the blast furnace, the extraction of iron and the uses of iron. PERIODIC TABLE KS4: topics covered: structure of the table, groupings of its elements, properties of elements, group 1 metals, group 2 metals, non-metals, transition metals, halogens, noble gases. RATES OF REACTION KS4: topics covered: fast and slow reactions, chemical reactions, particle collision theory, catalysts, enzymes, effect of pressure, effect of surface area, effect of concentration. REVERSIBLE REACTIONS KS4: covers Ammonia manufacture The Haber Process, Changing conditions, Contact process, Fertilisers, Reversible and non-reversible reactions. STRUCTURE & BONDING KS4: sections include: atomic structure, elements, compounds & mixtures; ionic compounds, covalent bonding. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-16+
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Birchfield Physics Series
Publisher: Birchfield Interactive plc
Key Stage 3 titles include: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM KS3: covers Static electricity, Positive & negative charges, Current electricity, Conductors & insulators, Circuit components, Series & parallel circuits, Magnets & magnetic fields. FORCES MOTION AND ENERGY CHANGES KS3: covers Effects of forces, Measuring forces, Speed & acceleration, Friction & air resistance, Calculating pressure, Energy conversions, Heat transfer process. Key Stage 4 titles include: CIRCUITS KS4: covers Variation of current, Light dependent resistors, Thermistors, Factors affecting resistance of a metal wire, Resistance, voltage & current, Energy changes, Potential difference. EARTH AND BEYOND KS4: covers the solar system, the moon, seasons, galaxies and the life of a star. FORCES AND MOTION KS4 covers Balanced & unbalanced forces, Speed, Acceleration, Force, mass & acceleration, Stopping distances, Newton's third law. HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICITY KS4: covers mains electricity, the plug, the fuse, wiring and calculating the costs of electrical energy among many others. MAGNETISM & ELECTROMAGNETISM KS4: covers Bar magnets, Magnetic fields, Electromagnets: single wire, solenoid, applications; Motor effect: Flemings left hand rule, applications; Electromagnetic induction, National grid system. WAVES KS4: covers Wave characteristics: transverse & longitudinal waves, Ultrasound, Wave equation, Sound waves, Properties of waves: reflection, refraction, diffraction. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-16+
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Chemistry at Work DVD Series
Publisher: AVP
Grown out of an exhibition, at which organisations demonstrated how chemistry related to their work. Strong environmental theme runs through, problems caused by chemicals, and their solutions discussed. Titles: Chemistry in the Garden, Chemistry of Food, Chemistry of Water ( 12 mins ea).
Format: DVD Video
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-16
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Chemistry Essentials Series
Publisher: Viewtech Film and Video
Series of 6 titles: (1) Atomic Structure: Mapping an Invisible World: examines how models of the atom have changed over time. (2) Compounds: Electromagnetic Attraction in Molecules: explains how compounds are formed by ionic or covalent bonding. (3) Matter: Form & Substance in Universe: introduces basic characteristics of matter, includes concepts of mass, density, weight, inertia. (4) Mixtures: Together But Separate: discover difference between mixtures and compounds, how stability is affected by polarity of the solvent and solute. (5) Periodic Table: Reactions & Relationships: explains periodic law and significance of rows and columns of the periodic table. (6) Reactions: Chemistry of Change: discusses various types of reactions including exothermic, endothermic, spontaneous, non spontaneous. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows / Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-16+
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Chemistry Lesson Starters
Publisher: Virtual Image
The Chemistry Key Stage 3 Lesson Starters CD-ROM has been developed for presentation to the whole class on an interactive whiteboard or data projector. The activities are designed to motivate pupils and stimulate interest at the beginning of a chemistry lesson. They have been designed by Debbie Nightingale, a teacher with extensive experience of the use of software in the classroom. The CD-ROM includes the following 25 stimulating lesson starters: Chemical Symbols, Laboratory Apparatus, Solids Liquids and Gases, Density Mass and Volume, Safety in the Lab, Molecular Models, Metals and Non-metals, Elements and Compounds, Reactivity Sequence, Bunsen Burner, Speed of Reactions, Chemical Equations, Hazard Symbols, Acids and Alkalis, Fair Experiments, Mixed Up Words, Changing State, Jigsaws, Hex, Atomic Mass, Hangman, Measures, Melting Points, pH, Tug-o-War. Also available for Year 10 and Year 11. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 3
Age range: 11-14
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Mega Science Series (A Level)
Publisher: LCL
STANDARD: Self tuition and revision course for mature beginners up to A Level. Suitable for all syllabuses including modular courses. Features: Virtual Teacher helps understanding of difficult concepts; thousands of possible questions; Mock A Level exams give expected A Level grades, and show where help is needed. MEGA SCIENCE PLUS for A Level. Offers 1CD, a Book, and Homework Online software with a 40 Home user Licence, so students can do their homework online (with online tuition), and email their efforts, automatically marked, to their teachers. Features: virtual teachers on video, familiar internet interface, interactive whiteboard compatible. Titles available: Biology, Chemistry, Physics.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Age range: 16+
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Oxford Scholarship
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Combines excellence with innovation, a unique and invaluable tool for both teaching and research. The most important scholarly books that Oxford University Press publishers in the humanities and social sciences are now accessible online for a one-time purchase fee or by annual subscription. The following subject modules are available: Biology, Business & Management, Classical Studies, Economics & Finance, History, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Music. Special features make research easier and results more relevant. Oxford has commissioned keywords, book and chapter abstract for each work. Vast majority are written by the original author, alongside journal abstracts through a variety of online services. Reference linking from bibliographies and footnotes to available online content, such as journals from wide range of publishers, helps scholars and students discover new resources. Classic works of scholarship and newly published works are more accessible than ever before, making this a unique and invaluable research tool for scholars and students. Includes: full text of 1000+ carefully selected titles, 250,000+ book pages, 100+ million words, with at least 200 new books added each year. Each book has to be approved by a board of leading academics from Oxford University. Bundle deals also available on whole range of Oxford Schools Online titles - please contact us for details. Authority wide pricing, and free trials available, please contact us for details.. Prices increase on 1st April each year. FREE TRIAL: this database is available on 30 day FREE TRIAL, simply click on the Free Trial option below and ensure you include your email address on the order form.
Format: Online
Key stage: 4
Age range: 14-16+
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Physics Essentials Series
Publisher: Viewtech Film and Video
6 titles: ELECTRICITY: Invisible River of Energy: mass of information gives students a fundamental understanding of electrical energy. FORCE & WORK: Energy in Action: introduces everyday mechanical forces and mysteries of field forces like gravity, electromagnetism. HEAT & CHANGING STATES of MATTER: scenes of steel mills, solar power plants, wind farms illustrate how thermal energy causes matter to change states. LIGHTS, LENSES & LASERS: explains that light is visible part of the electromagnetic spectrum which consists of variety of waves. MOTION: NEWTON'S LAWS: exciting footage of dragsters, fighter jets, bungee jumpers illustrate Newton's 3 Laws of Motion. WAVES: ENERGY IN MOTION: quality animation illustrates how waves transfer energy, but not matter, from one point to another. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows / Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-16
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Science Bank: Chemistry, Physics, Biology DVD
Publisher: 4 Learning / Espresso Education
Curriculum Connections: Scientific enquiry, Materials and their properties, Physical processes, Life processes and living things. An invaluable resource bank of practical demonstrations that teachers often find difficult to carry out. Viewers are presented with a clear, close-up view of experimental procedures through 3D graphic explanations. Experiments have a successful outcome and their applications in real life are clearly illustrated. Science Bank 1, Chemistry: 1. Raw Materials - Crude oil, air (oxygen and nitrogen) and reducing metal oxides. 2. Electrochemistry - Electrolysis of a melt, electrolysis of a solution and electroplating. 3. Patterns of Reactivity - Group I, Group VII and metals. 4. Motion of Particles - Brownian motion, diffusion and changes of state. Physics: 5. Waves - Introduction to waves, reflection and refraction. 6. Electromagnetic Spectrum - The visible spectrum, longer waves and shorter waves. 7. Electricity and Magnetism - Static electricity, magnetism and generating electricity. Biology: 8. Biological Reactions - Photosynthesis, respiration & enzymes. 9. Cells and Tissues - Animal cells, plant cells and cell division. 10. Energy and Cycles in Nature - Energy transfers in nature, carbon cycle and nitrogen cycle. Science Bank 2, Chemistry: 11. Industrial Chemistry - Ammonia and fertilisers, plastics & polymerisation, sulphur and sulphuric acid. 12. Reactions and Energy Changes - Exothermic and endothermic reactions, reaction rates, catalysts. Physics: 13. Force and Motion - Constant speed, acceleration, gravity and falling. 14. Radioactivity - Detection and origin, types and properties, measuring and using half-life. Biology: 15. Responding to Stimuli - The eye, the nervous system, plant tropisms. 16. Homeostasis - Controlling temperature, controlling water level, controlling blood sugar. Science Bank 3, Practical demonstrations from six additional areas of the science curriculum. Chemistry: 17. Atomic Structure - Structure of an atom, atomic number and mass number, electronic structure. 18. Patterns of Behaviour - Introducing the periodic table, noble gases, transition metals. Physics: 19. Circuits - Current and voltage, resistance, Ohm’s Law, changing resistance. 20. Heat - Heat transfer, thermal expansion, specific heat capacity. Biology: 21. Food and Digestion - Food tests, the digestive system, digestive enzymes. 22. Body Parts - The lungs, the heart, the skeleton. How can the Science Bank DVD enhance my lessons? Some ideas and concepts can be difficult to represent with two dimensional pen and paper. The DVD employs techniques such as animated graphics to better explain these complex topics. Ideal for demonstrating experiments which would be costly, time consuming or dangerous to set up in class. Fresh and fast-paced programmes will engage students and keep them focused. Using video footage in the classroom will help improve results and supports many different learning styles. Can be used with DVD players and on computers with DVD-ROM drives and ideal for use on interactive whiteboards. Supplied on 2 DVDs: DVD 1 contains Science Bank 1, and DVD 2 contains both Science Bank 2 & 3. 22 x 15-minute programmes. FREE PREVIEW: this DVD is available on 14 day FREE PREVIEW, simply click the option below - an invoice will be issued for any items retained after this time.
Format: DVD Video
Key stage: 4+
Age range: 14-16+
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Science Foundations Presents
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Provides animated demonstrations of key science topics in biology, chemistry and physics that students frequently have difficulty with at KS4. Topic coverage linked to the popular Science Foundations textbooks published by Cambridge University Press, and the AQA modular and coordinated specifications. Support for teaching key science concepts in each subject using animated presentations and interactive exercises, providing an alternative resource to support your science teaching. Can be used to introduce or reinforce new concepts using an interactive whiteboard or as a revision or reference tool on individual computers. Interactive Whiteboard compatible. BIOLOGY 1 covers: Humans as organisms, Maintenance of Life, Environment, Inheritance and selection. CHEMISTRY 1 covers: Metals, Earth materials, Structure and bonding, Patterns of chemical change. PHYSICS 1 covers: Energy, Electricity, Waves and radiation, Forces.
Format: Windows CD-ROM, Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 4
Age range: 14-16+
ISBN: 1845650158
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Secret of the Universe
Publisher: Virtual Image
The world of fundamental physics is brought to life with stunning ray traced animations and interactive models. Interactive Whiteboard compatible. The CD-ROM includes the following sections: The Music of the Spheres, The Conservation of Energy, Newtonian Gravity, Electromagnetism, Atomic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Relativity, The Forces of Nature, Superstrings.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 4
Age range: 16+
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