The Nation's Favourite Experiments (UK)

Can technology help increase 'safe' access to science experiments?

The nation's favourite experiment is apparently Fizz Fizz Bang Bang (for more see the British Association for the Advancement of Science Experiment Vote).

See here for some 'science activity challenge packs' from the BA.

International Polar Year 2007-8

The International Polar Year is a large scientific programme focused on the Arctic and the Antarctic from March 2007 to March 2009. Learn more about IPY.

"Education and Outreach are integral to the International Polar Year 2007-8. Teachers and students have the opportunity to experience authentic science in real time. We encourage everyone to get involved in this huge, exciting scientific collaboration by visiting exhibitions, teaching and learning about the polar regions, watching films and documentaries, reading books, going on expeditions, and contacting scientists while in the field."

... which would relate well to our previous work with scientists in the Antarctic.

IPY RSS for educators

Digital Library for Earth System Education

This is an educational resource associated with the US National Science Digital Library.

"The Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE) is a distributed community effort involving educators, students, and scientists working together to improve the quality, quantity, and efficiency of teaching and learning about the Earth system at all levels.

DLESE supports Earth system science education by providing:

• Access to high-quality collections of educational resources
• Access to Earth data sets and imagery, including the tools and interfaces that enable their effective use in educational settings
• Support services to help educators and learners effectively create, use, and share educational resources
• Communication networks to facilitate interactions and collaborations across all dimensions of Earth system education"

For more visit the DLESE site

Mobile Devices for Biological Identification in the Field

Big Garden Bird Watch

Keep an eye on "Biological Identification on Mobile Devices" at the OU (C. Blake, A. Jones & J. Roswell).

OU - Contemporary Issues in Science Teaching

Investigating mobile devices for science teaching

OU - OU - Contemporary Issues in Science Teaching

9 easy web-based collaboration tools

Pointer to a news item of tools, might be useful for us co-ordinating with each other.
9 tools

Try Science

Try Science - Flash based Science Education Resources - including stuff on the Grid

"TryScience.org is your gateway to experience the excitement of contemporary science and technology through on and offline interactivity with science and technology centers worldwide. Science is exciting, and it's for everyone! That's why TryScience and over 400 science centers worldwide invite you to investigate, discover, and try science yourself."