Materials and Matter

by Peter D. Riley

Published 21 January 2000
"Resource Bank" is a series of books that provide teachers with a variety of essential sources - an A1 double-sided poster, photocopiables and lesson plans - focusing on particular skills or curriculum content knowledge. This book is designed to help extend the class's understanding of materials to include ideas about solids, liquids and gases. The "particles" in materials are briefly considered in order to explain the three states of matter to more able pupils. Using the familiar context of an outdoor pursuits activity, the poster-based activities in this book concentrate on the occurrence and uses of natural and manufactured materials. There are plenty of investigations to carry out, with supporting suggestions to widen children's scientific literacy.

The Human Body

by Peter D. Riley

Published 1 August 2005

Electricity and Power

by Peter D. Riley

Published 1 August 2005

Sound and Vibrations

by Peter D. Riley

Published 1 August 2005

Life on Earth

by Peter D. Riley

Published 1 August 2005

Forces & Movement

by Peter D. Riley

Published 1 September 1998
Introduces the basic science behind forces and movement and presents experiments to show how they work.

The Earth and Space

by Peter D. Riley

Published 1 August 2005

Light and Color

by Peter D. Riley

Published 24 August 2001
Introduces the scientific principles of light and color, including explanations of where light comes from, reflected light, colors in nature, and how the eye works.