Philips’ Energy Efficient Lighting Project for Schools. This pack of teachers’ guide and pupils’ activities aims to teach the “lighting” elements in the national curriculum and also to raise awareness for consumers and the environment. Mailed free to all secondary schools, there is a small charge for extra copies. Enquiries to CREATE, Kenley House, 25 Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan WN1 1SY.
A Voice of Your Own. With voice strain now acknowledged as an occupational hazard for teachers, this video, presented by Patsy Rodenburg, head of voice at the Royal National Theatre and Guildhall School of Music and Drama, advises on how to get the best out of your voice and avoid the 4pm croak. Pounds 12. 99 (Pounds 1 pp). Angloace, Va 01, PO Box 2LL, London W1A 2LL.
Investigating Trees and Timber. In this activity pack, with posters for GCSE and Standard Grade Geography, the Forestry Authority presents methods and policies which balance conservation and economic considerations. Pounds 9.25 (pp Pounds 2.55). Forest Education Initiative, Great Eastern House, Tenison Road, Cambridge CB1 2DU.
On the Agenda: Sex Education for Young People with Learning Difficulties. Can we teach sex education sensitively and effectively to students with severe learning difficulties? This is the aim behind this pack. Based on work in six schools and colleges in North London since l987, the authors respond positively and set out a programme using drama and other activities. Pounds 20 (pp Pounds 2.50). Image in Action, Jackson’s Lane Community Centre, Archway Road, London N6 5AA
The Magical Music Box is the first classical music magazine for children aged 7 to 11. It features music recordings on CD or cassette, plus a fairy-tale style introduction to the world of classical music. The first issue went on sale in newsagents and supermarkets priced 99p on December 24. Subsequent issues will cost more.
Welcome Poster. Three children signing a message of welcome in British sign language are featured on this poster along with examples of other sign and symbol communication systems including finger-spelling and Makaton. Further information on these systems comes on the reverse of the poster and on a fact sheet. Pounds 3.50 (pp 50p). HAPA, Fulham Palace, Bishop’s Avenue, London SW6 6EA.
Henry’s Home. Henry is a boxer dog and in this large pack of teachers’ notes, work cards, books and electrical components, he introduces pupils to the basic principles of electricity and its use in the home. For key stages 1 and 2. Pounds 14.95 (inc pp). Understanding Electricity, The Electricity Association, 30 Millbank, London SW1 4RD.
