A selection of files that may be of use to science
teachers. All of these files were produced on Acorn RISC OS computers (A310,
A5000 and now StrongARM Risc PC). Most files are in Impression Junior or Draw
format. All work on this page, except the !SpellTest application,
produced by Mike Turner
Resources for users
of Acorn computers
Please feel free to amend them for your own purposes.
If you find them useful, or have any comments or suggestions please mail me : Mike Turner
The spell test program was produced by Mike Smith of Mike Smith Software.
Sadly, he has had to stop producing software because of the high piracy rate.
Please support software authors - if you use shareware programs, register them.
If support stops, development stops.
Light Speller
Talking spell tester, with words based on the topic 'light'. (K.S. 3)
Tested on RISC OS 3.1+, 284K
Energy Mix'n'Match (pdf - 2M !!) Match the definitions to the
terms. (K.S. 4)
Energy quiz (pdf
- 7K) Multiple choice test on the topic of energy. (K.S. 4)
Save the head (pdf
- 102K) A worksheet designed to test pupils' understanding of thermal energy
transfer and insulation. (K.S. 4)
Electromagnetic radiation Information on the
sources, uses, detectors and dangers of e.m.r. (K.S. 3/4)
Acid Rain (pdf
- 165K) Comprehension style worksheet on acid rain. (K.S. 3)
Stomach Powders Prompt sheet for
investigating the strengths of stomach powders. (K.S. 3)
Investigation Ideas (pdf - 190K) Worksheets for two investigations
involving cooling. Originally designed for datalogging, but can be used with
thermometers. (K.S. 3)
Being Scientific A write-on booklet
originally written for MLD pupils, but also useful for pupils with literacy
problems. Covers measuring, observing, investigating. (K.S 2/3)
Over the Rainbow A write-on booklet originally
written for a school science fair. Covers coloured light, filters, mixing
colours. (K.S. 2/3)
Fireworkz, 5K
Impression Junior,7K
Impression Junior, 15K
Impression Junior, 105K
Impression Junior, 20K
Impression Junior, 23K
Impression Junior, 16K
Impression Junior, 113K
Impression Junior, Draw, 40K
Light Info Three sheets designed to be printed as colour OHTs. (K.S. 3)
Animal Cell (pdf - 3.4K) Clear diagram of a basic animal cell. (K.S. 3)
Block and Tackle Work and efficiency of a block and tackle. (K.S. 3/4)
Ray diagrams for a convex lens Real magnified, real diminished, virtual magnified. (K.S. 4)
Efficiency Worked example introducing efficiency. (K.S. 3/4)
Weight and Gravity Introduction to weight and gravity. Designed to be printed as colour OHTs. (K.S 3)
Induction How an electric current can be induced by a magnetic field. Designed to be printed as a colour OHT. (K.S. 3/4)
Interference of waves Diagram showing constructive and destructive interference of waves. Designed to be printed as a colour OHT. (K.S. 4)
Charge of the Light Brigade (pdf - 19K) Paying for electrical energy. Designed to be printed as a colour OHT. (K.S. 4)
Refraction Clear diagram showing the refraction of a ray of light as it passes through a rectangular block. Designed to be printed as a colour OHT. (K.S. 3/4)
Refining Rock Salt Crush, dissolve, filter, evaporate! (K.S. 3)
U.K. Weather Map A titled map of the UK. Designed to be photocopied onto acetate, then used by pupils as an aid in presenting their own forecast. (K.S. 2/3)
Energy word search (pdf - 21K), (pdf2 - 24K), (pdf3 - 21K) Thirty words associated with the topic of energy. Three levels of difficulty are provided. (K.S. 3/4)
I.T. in Science word search Self explanatory, but refers specifically to Insight software. (K.S. 2/3)
Satellite word search Self explanatory (K.S. 3/4)
Science Clip Art A small selection of clip art