1. Useful Links
School Science LessonsUpdated: 2009.04.12
Editor: John Elfick, School of Education, University of Queensland, Australia
Please send comments to: J.Elfick@uq.edu.au
This website is linked to UNESCO.org and is free to download for educational purposes. It contains a database of school science experiments and investigations in physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, geology, weather studies, agriculture projects for primary and secondary schools; and sexuality education and drugs education.
It is based on a revision, updating and expansion of the "New UNESCO source book for science teaching", 1979 edition, UNESCO, Paris. It contains experiments from the "low cost" science teaching movement, simplified versions of classical experiments, experiments using locally available substances and kitchen chemicals, and environmental science. Some experiments anticipate experiments usually done in senior high school or college classes.
The experiments should be "student-friendly" and "teacher-friendly"
because there is no overwhelming technology. Enough theoretical
background is included to remind teachers of the theoretical
context of the experiment. Every experiment is based on
materials listed in a modern commercial catalogue of chemicals
and equipment for use by educational institutions. The
procedures and safety standards are consistent with instructions
issued by Education Queensland (Ministry of Education), State of
Queensland, Australia.
Table of contents
Science, Maths and Technology
The Role of Practical Work
Laboratory Safety
Periodic table
Table of elements
2. Websites of Member Organizations
National Science Teacher Association of the US: www.nsta.org
Australian Science Teachers Association: www.asta.edu.au
New Zealand Association of Science Educators: www.nzase.org.nz
