Science and Technology
This Area of Learning includes the subject strands of Science and Technology and Design.
Resources
Addressing Ethical Awareness In Science
A film showing the discussion of ethical issues in the classroom.
Science Units
The following units contain suggested learning and teaching activities. They can be adapted to suit your pupils’ needs.
The Brain and LearningPDF, 358 KB
Skin Deep PDF, 336 KB
Risk and Safety PDF, 252 KB
Forensic SciencePDF, 68 KB
Living in a Material WorldPDF, 506 KB
Age and AgeingPDF, 71 KB
Consumer TestingPDF, 188 KB
Thematic Units
The following units show how science can contribute towards the development of key themes of the curriculum. What is a Thematic Unit?
Your health is your wealth! Personal Health
This Science unit contributes to the theme of Personal Health by exploring choices for a healthy heart.
Your health is your wealth! Science unit
Who do I want to be? Employability
Pupils learn how the skills developed through Technology & Design would be useful to an entrepreneur.
Who do I want to be? Technology & Design unit
Dodging Doomsday - Education for Sustainable Development
What if the lights go out? Science Unit
What if the oil runs out? Technology & Design Unit