Active science modules GlaxoSmithKline's Active Science website is no longer available. The majority of the content from this site has been transferred to the ABPI Resources for Schools website. You may access the modules as follows: Age 5-7 Humans and Animals Human and Animal Habitats Illustrated Materials Database and Mission Material combined into Materials Age 7-11 Energy Challenge Population Growth and Population Growth and Predators combined into Population Growth Body Builder Age 11-14 Interactive Periodic table Balanced diet Age 14-16 Enzymes in Biotechnology Age 16+ The following modules have not been transferred; if you wish to use the information from one of these modules please contact ABPI at abpischools@abpi.org.uk The Heart Elements Database Selective Breeding and Genetic Engineering Please note that there are interactive resources on the ABPI site covering the Heart and Circulation, Digestion and Genes and Inheritance.
Nature Net - 25 Fun and Easy Things Kids Can Do 25 Fun and Easy Things Kids Can Do 1) Put one foot quietly in front of the other and walk like a fox. How close can you get to a squirrel or rabbit? 2) Observe birds and imitate their movements. How do different birds move? 3) Walk out your front door. 4) Serenade a spider. 5) Look for animal signs: tracks, poop, feathers, matted down patches of grass, nibbled plants, scratches in tree bark… 6) Make a crayon rubbing of a leaf or the bark of a tree. 7) Gather up a variety of interesting rocks. 8) Start a nature journal or an art book. 9) Set out seeds for birds in the winter and watch to see who comes! 10) Make wind chimes out of materials you find on the ground (a stick and shells, for instance). 11) Collect the smells along your path. 12) Slither like a snake, or tuck like a turtle! 13) Snoop around flowers and plants to see what insects you can find. 14) Roll over a log to discover what’s under it (remember to put it back when you’re done) 17) Try to identify some trees without leaves.
Garbology Featured Activity: Waste-Less Lunch Lead your students in learning about natural resources used in common packaging materials. Challenge your students to conserve natural resources through their lunch choices. Check out this and other Garbology lessons for the classroom » Featured Activity: Conduct a Waste Assessment Do you know how much waste your school puts in landfills each week? Learn how and check out other Garbology activities » Featured Activity: Composting With the FBI The FBI turn waste into healthy soil. Bring Garbology home » PIBID CIÊNCIAS BIOLÓGICAS-UNIPAMPA: Atividades do PIBID em 2011 na Escola José Sampaio Marques Luz Semana do Meio Ambiente Os bolsistas PIBID da Escola José Sampaio Marques Luz organizaram a Semana do Meio Ambiente que aconteceu no período de 30 de maio a 3 de junho de 2011. Nesta semana, acontecerem diversas palestras, jogos e diversas oficinas. Uma das palestras da semana do Meio Ambiente foi com o Sargento Vargas sobre o Policiamento Ambiental e o Tráfico de animais silvestres para alunos do ensino médio. Projeto Animais Atropelados: conscientização ecológica Várias palestras e aulas práticas no laboratório de ciências foram desenvolvidas na escola, com o projeto Animais Atropelados: conscientização ecológica. I Seminário Internacional de Educação em Ciências Aconteceu no período de 13 à 15 de julho o I Seminário Internacional de Educação em Ciências da Universidade Federal de Rio Grande- FURG, vários trabalhos foram apresentados pelos bolsistas PIBID da escola José Sampaio Marques Luz. Projeto de Educação Ambiental
Molecular Workbench Three Views of MW Senior Scientist and Molecular Workbench Developer Charles Xie, Researcher and Manager Amy Pallant, and Technology and Curriculum Developer Dan Damelin describe the history of Molecular Workbench and our vision for the future. Watch the Video undefinedundefinedundefined Selected Curriculum Modules Transistor Semiconductor Plasma Molecular Rover Chemical Bonding Chemical Resp. Diffusion Heat & Temperature Electrostatics Phase Change DNA to Protein Mission: Immunity Lipids & Carbs Tree of Life Proteins & DNA Harvest Light Quantum Mechanics Crystallography More Modules » Launches MW Create Your Own Simulations MW is not just a collection of simulations—do not be deceived by first glance. Learn More in MW's Online Manual » Launches MW Create Your Own Curriculum Modules A simulation without instructional support is difficult for students to use. Learn More in MW's Online Manual » Launches MW Fun Stuff Electrostatic Maze 3D Maze Roving Nanogear Block Feeder Probability Machine Dainty Walker Water Wheels