CLEAPSS Supporting practical science and technology
 
Secondary Science Guides

Booklets giving more detailed advice covering a range of topics



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G77 Science for Secondary-aged Pupils with Special Educational Need and/or Disability (SEND) (12/11)

This publication provides guidance on the methods, equipment, and health & safety considerations that need to be considered when teaching science to secondary-aged pupils with SEND.

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R92 Measurement of radioactivity (02/01)

Details of instruments used to measure radioactivity.

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L93 Managing Ionising radiations and radioactive substances (09/08)

A guide to support practical work involving radioactive sources in schools.

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R101 Steam sterilisation: Autoclaves & pressure cookers (04/01)

Autoclaves and pressure cookers for use in school microbiological work.

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L103 Equipment repair (04/99)

Advice about the whole repair process of equipment.

 

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R135 Eye & face protection (03/05)

Eye protection, face shields and safety screens, including industrial standards.

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R142 Equipment and Materials for Environmental Monitoring (03/09)

Equipment and Materials for Environmental Monitoring.

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R151 Ammeters, voltmeters etc, for class use (01/08)

Use of analogue & digital ammeters and voltmeters up to and including KS4.

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L164 Portable laboratory gas burners (10/04)

Use of liquid petroleum gas for fuelling small laboratory burners.

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L194 Earth in Space, Key Stages 3 & 4 (07/99)

Useful equipment for teaching Earth in Space to Years 7 - 11.