Study topics relating to health and healthy living for pupils aged 4 to 16+, their parents and teachers.
Useful Links
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The Boots Company
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GlaxoSmithKline
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Activities and information relating to the science curriculum for pupils aged 5 to 14+, their parents and teachers.
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Information and activities which support work related learning and Applied Science courses. A virtual tour of a chemistry plant is included.
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Concept cartoons are drawings of characters arguing about an everyday situation. They are designed to provoke discussion and stimulate scientific thinking about everyday situations. This site provides information about the project and information on purchasing the drawings.
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Information, games and quizzes inspired by and based on lecture demonstrations given to 14-15 year old school students.
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Detailed information about genes and genetics for the general public, healthcare professionals and school students.
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GlaxoSmithKline Science Education Programme and Resources
Information on all initiatives supported by GlaxoSmithKline Global Community Partnerships. Information on a variety of resources for schools from GSK - some free of charge.
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Information on how medicines are researched and developed by GlaxoSmithKline scientists.
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A project run by the Association of Science Education (ASE) in partnership with GlaxoSmithKline which encourages school students and teachers to discuss science topics with other schools in Africa, Asia, Europe and America.
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Pfizer
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Here you will find information, activities and presentations which will help you to understand more about HIV/AIDS and the problems we face in overcoming this 21st century disease.
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Exciting on-line experiments from the Pfizer Foundation Biochemistry Lab, including downloadable experiments for the classroom. These are best suited for ages 7+ but younger children are welcome to try them too. Children and adults alike will have fun while they learn and experiment.
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Brain: The world inside your head
A virtual tour of the Brain exhibit with photos and text. Also includes brain games and special information for special information for parents, caregivers and educators.
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Genome: The secret of how life works
Informative and interactive content for anyone with a genome: students, teachers and parents.
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A one-stop shop for education programmes run at Pfizer's Sandwich site in the United Kingdom. Whether you're keen to learn some exciting science, seek careers advice or find a Work Experience placement, the site offers everything that teachers, parents and kids could want .. and more.
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A wide range of resources and activities which provide the big picture on vaccinations, covering the basics of how the immune system works; what makes good scientific research; the plan to rid the world of polio and the role of the media in reporting what scientists do.
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Information detailing the story of how the well-known medicine, Viagra, was researched and developed.
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Timeline providing information on 1000 years of scientific ideas and achievements
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Association for Science Education (ASE)
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An ASE site, supported by industry, providing interactive e-sources to support the science curriculum from 11 to 18.
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Office of Health Economics
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Aimed at post-16 students of economics courses, although it contains much that should also be of interest to anyone wishing to understand the basic principles of healthcare economics.
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Bayer
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With sections on the body, plants and materials, this website encourages primary school children to explore the world of science. All the activities presented are designed to enable children to work independently at home or in school.
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A fun periodic table and other material from Bayer
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The Wellcome Trust
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Big Picture on Drug Development
The 'Big Picture' series provides teachers and post-16 students with up-to-date information on research findings in biomedicine, and the social and ethical implications of this research. Explore the topic of drug development with the latest from the 'Big Picture' series.
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