Royal Institution

The Ri Channel is well worth investigating for a source of high quality videos.

Royal Society of Chemistry

The RSC provides a comprehensive array of free to download resources for teachers through their Learn Chemistry site.

Science & Plants for Schools

SAPS  creates opportunities for teachers and students to find out more about plants and become more interested in plant science. Whether you're interested in carnivorous plants, cloning cauliflowers or creating algal balls, this is a great site to visit.

Science Enhancement Programme

The Science Enhancement Programme resources focus on KS3 and KS4 Physics and Chemistry and are excellent. They contain teacher and technician guidance, student worksheets, background scientific information and where to get the resources needed to run the activities. Now to be found in the National STEM Centre e-library they are free to download from SEP .

Wellcome Images

The Wellcome Collection in London is well worth visiting if you get a chance and their image library, Wellcome Images, gives access to a wide range of amazing photographs online.

West Midlands Chemistry Teachers' Centre

Check the WMCTC website for details of their programme.

Upcoming highlights are:

Autumn Meeting for Teachers and Annual General Meeting - 24 September

Molecules of Murder (6th Form) - 1 October

Association for Science Education

The ASE is the professional body for all those involved in science education from pre-school to higher education, the ASE provides a national network supported by a dedicated staff team. Members include teachers, technicians and advisers. Working closely with the science professional bodies, industry and business, the ASE provides a UK-wide network bringing together individuals and organisations to share ideas and tackle challenges in science teaching. It provides a unique range of services to promote high quality science education by developing resources and fostering high quality Continuing Professional Development.

Upcoming Events

Coventry Teachmeet 2 October. For more details click on the link.

The Institute of Physics

The IoP has an extremely useful range of resources and programmes for physics teachers and those new to teaching physics. Find out more about more  by following the link.