A collection of websites relating to AKA Science resources.

http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/waves_particles/wavpart2.html
This is part of a very large physics resource. This part takes students on an interactive tour of electromagnetic waves. Although this goes into some very difficult concepts, it is simply written and the interactive elements mean that younger students might still find it interesting.

http://www.thetech.org/exhibits/online/topics/
Some interesting interactive learning guides to various topics in science, including earthquakes, matter and electricity.

http://www.nationalgrid.com/uk/social&environment/emf.asp
Information about the social issues surrounding electric and magnetic fields from the National Grid

http://www.paranormality.com/ghost_hunting_equipment.htm
A list of the most commonly recommended items for use in ghost hunting!

http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Boulevard/7399/index2.html
A fun site that looks at the 'science' of the film Ghostbusters.

http://www.dun.org/sulan/chembalancer/
An interactive resource to help students learn to balance equations

http://www.harmsy.freeuk.com/jigsaw.html
You can download chemicals as jigsaw pieces that can be printed out and then used to help students understand how different chemicals combine.

http://www.wpbschoolhouse.btinternet.co.uk/page03/Reactivity.htm
Extensive notes on metals and the reactivity series.

http://www.1001-periodic-table-quiz-questions.com/
Extensive list of online chemistry quizzes

http://tre.ngfl.gov.uk/uploads/materials/11382/KS3%20Year%209%20(age%2014)
%20Unit%209F%20Patterns%20of%20reactivity.doc
An interesting starting point for a variety of lesson plans and online resources related to the reactivity series.

http://www.earthquakes.bgs.ac.uk/
The website for the British Geological Society has lots of data on British earthquakes. You can see a map listing all recent UK earthquakes as well as downloading a guide to seismology.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/rocks/
This has an interactive timeline showing continental drifts, fossils and rocks, as well as a very useful set of geology activities and experiments.

http://www.geologist.demon.co.uk/rockwatch/
Rockwatch is the UK's leading club for young people interested in the Earth, rocks, fossils and minerals. Since it was officially launched by television naturalist Sir David Attenborough in 1991, the club has helped thousands of young people from all over the country pursue an interest in geology.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/tectonics/
An interesting interactive resource that uses shockwave to enable you to see the effect of moving tectonic plates.

http://www.acri-cocoa.org/Producing/producingindex.htm
This is part of ChocolateandCocoa.org, a U.S. chocolate industry website, containing information on cocoa processing and manufacturing and links to all things chocolate.

Some manufacturers and suppliers of datalogging equipment:

http://www.tre.ngfl.gov.uk/
The Teacher Resource Exchange is part of the Virtual Teacher Centre and consists of a database of resources and activities designed to help teachers develop and share ideas for good practice.

http://curriculum.becta.org.uk/docserver.php?temid=98
This is the BECTA home page for science. Some advice on using ICT in science and resources.

http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/Teaching_and_Learning/
This is part of the DfES teachernet website. Here you can search for resources linked to the SoW.

http://www0.york.ac.uk/org/seg/about_us/about_us_images/ICTinSupport.pdf
A recent report on how ICT can support science teaching, readable with lots of useful tips.

http://www.sciencenet.org.uk/careers/index.html
Part of the Sciencenet website 'Not just a lab coat' gives an insight into working in the world of science. You can read interviews with famous scientists, or find out more information about particular areas of science.

http://www.connexions.gov.uk/
Connexions offers a range of guidance and support, including careers, for 13-19 year olds to help make the transition to adult life a smooth one. This site is for those involved in delivering Connexions, but will enable you to find your local Connexions service.

http://www.learndirect-futures.co.uk/job_profiles/jf_frameset.htm
This part of the learndirect website will enable you to access information about a wide range of careers in science and technology.

http://www.vega.org.uk/home.html
The main highlight of this site is an extensive range of videos of famous scientists talking about their work.

http://www.set4women.gov.uk/set4women/careers_training/for_schools.htm
As part of the DTI website designed to encourage more women to go into science and engineering, you can order the Go for It role model posters and the Spark magazine from here.