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Crop Protection - The Way Forward	This free A5 booklet explains to the non-farmer and farmer alike, the concept of Integrated Crop Management, how it is practised and the role of responsible pest, disease and weed control. Author(s): Publisher: Crop Protection Association ISBN: Year of publication: Format: Book Size: Age range: KS4, Post 16 Subject(s): Order from: Crop Protection Association Address: 4 Lincoln Court, Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2RP Tel. No.: 01733 349225 Fax: 01733 562523 Email: info@cropprotection.org.uk View web site


Crop Production Science: Vol 3	Part of the Agricola study pack, this deals with the key points of crop production. Contains information about pesticides and other crop protection measures and also provides some interactive exercises. Author(s): Publisher: Agricola Services Limited ISBN: Year of publication: Format: Book Size: Age range: KS4 Subject(s): Order from: Address: Riseholme Hall, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 2LG Tel. No.: Fax: Email: jdesmit@dmu.ac.uk View web site Price: £18.50


Feed The World	This free pack covers aspects of integrated science at GCSE level, introducing students to the science and technology behind food production. Key course topics covered are: Energy chains, Nutrition and health, Feed the world , The world environment and the threats to it, Protection of food crop, Designer chemicals, The way forward - balancing nature and science, Biotechnology. The pack includes project cards for students, a graded set of activities, and Teachers' Notes. Author(s): Dr WAH Scott Publisher: Crop Protection Association ISBN: Year of publication: Format: Teaching Pack Size: Age range: KS4 Subject(s): Order from: Crop Protection Association Address: 4 Lincoln Court, Lincoln Road, Peterborough, PE1 2RP Tel. No.: 01733 349225 Fax: 01733 562523 Email: info@cropprotection.org.uk View web site


Fit to drink	Examines the different options for solving the problems of nitrate in drinking water supplies. Water is analysed for the presence of nitrate, chloride and other anions. Resin for the ion exchange and nitrate test strips are provided. (includes kit) Author(s): Publisher: Chemical Industry Education Centre ISBN: Year of publication: Format: Teaching Pack Size: Age range: KS4 Subject(s): Order from: Address: Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York, , YO10 5DD Tel. No.: 01904 432 523 Fax: 01904 434460 Email: ciec@york.ac.uk View web site Price: £15.00


Plant Science	All information with interactive questions with regards plants, hoe they are built up, cell structure, feeding, flowers and seeds, metabolism and growth. Author(s): Publisher: Agricola Services Limited ISBN: Year of publication: Format: Book Size: Age range: KS4 Subject(s): Order from: Address: Riseholme Hall, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 2LG Tel. No.: Fax: Email: jdesmit@dmu.ac.uk View web site Price: £15.75


SATIS 14-16 The World of Science	The World of Science covers important concepts from Physics, Chemistry and Biology as well as issues such as the Application of Science, Communication and the Nature of Scientific Ideas. Based on the approach developed by the SATIS project over many years, it provides an invaluable, up-to-date resource to support any GCSE or equivalent level science course. There is special emphasis on Health and Safety so that students learn about and develop strategies for living and working safely. Author(s): Publisher: Association for Science Education ISBN: 0719574110 Year of publication: Format: Book Size: Age range: Secondary Subject(s): Order from: The Association for Science Education Address: College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AA Tel. No.: 01707 283000/1 Fax: 01707 266532 Email: booksales@ase.org.uk View web site Price: £7.50


SATIS 14-19 ATLAS	This comprises 45 photocopiable maps each examining a science-related topic, accompanied by questions and introductory notes for teachers. Author(s): Publisher: Association for Science Education ISBN: 0 86357 161 1 Year of publication: Format: Book Size: Age range: KS4 Subject(s): Order from: Address: College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AA Tel. No.: 01707 283000/1 Fax: 01707 266532 Email: ase@asehq.org.uk View web site Price: £18.00


Soil: Basis of Life	A 22 minute video with teachers’ notes and worksheets. Investigates the biological properties of soil. Worksheets include a range of activities including how to produce a soil profile and identify soil types. £29+VAT+P&P for one, £15 each+VAT+P&P for two, 3 or more £12.60 each+VAT+P&P Author(s): Publisher: Shell Film & Video Unit ISBN: Year of publication: Format: Video Size: Age range: KS4 Subject(s): Order from: Address: Shell Services International, Shell International Shell Centre, London, SE1 7NA Tel. No.: 020 7934 3318 Fax: 020 7934 4095 Email: jane.j.poynor@si.shell.com Price: £29.00


War Against Pests	This simulation activity centres on teams of students briefing the chief executive of an agrochemical company for a TV interview about pesticides. To complete the task, students need to explore alternative and complementary methods of pest control. Author(s): Publisher: Chemical Industry Education Centre ISBN: 185342 510 9 Year of publication: Format: Leaflet Size: Age range: KS4 Subject(s): Order from: Address: Department of Chemistry, University of York, Heslington, York, , YO10 5DD Tel. No.: 01904 432 523 Fax: 01904 434460 Email: ciec@york.ac.uk View web site Price: £7.50


War against Pests	This publication reviews different strategies for pest control. Predator - prey relationships are studied. Author(s): Publisher: Poultry World ISBN: Year of publication: Format: Teaching Pack Size: Age range: KS4 Subject(s): Order from: Address: Quadrant House,The Quadrant, Sutton, SM2 5AS, Surrey Tel. No.: 020 8652 4031 Fax: 020 8652 4042 Email: poultry.world@rbi.co.uk Price: £7.50

Resources :Secondary & Post-16:Science:KS4

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