UPD8

Excellent resources.

Reviewer: YOMI OSOKOMAIYA

Not bad, a little dull, you really have to work hard to make it relevant to the pupils to engage them. The tasks are harder than you think too, so i'd recommend only attempting this with a top set, Y10 or above!

Reviewer: Daniel Ward

Used with a set 2 scienc class to good effect. Instead of the written report, as a plenary I asked the students to decide whetehr they though Wi-Fi was a potential health problem or not and to select the best evidence to suport their decision. They then had to stand on different sides of the room and offere their evidence to the rest of the class.

Reviewer: Danielle Pacey

Here is the youtube video for this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuNaDj6VLHw&feature=fvw

Reviewer: toni brodie

I like using this activity with the more able groups to get them to think about the key terms & reliability of data as part of the skills required for the AQA ISA assessments.
Also used this as part of an observed lesson & got a great feedback- the Deputy head pinched it off me for his lessons!

Reviewer: Jo Davison

Very good resource for higher attainers can be differetiated by simplifying the cards. Led to a good discussion about reliability of evidence.

Reviewer: BRENDA NEBURAGHO

very good with high ability class.
Keeps pupils engaged
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Reviewer: Sibongile Ngochi

Students really engaged with the activity which was particularly relevant as we were sat in a wi-fi enabled classroom while doing the activity.

Reviewer: Stan Pyle

Really good activity.

Class prefered the two card sorts and not the writing task to the schools minister. They found his name hilarious though, so I suppose they will remember the lesson!

Reviewer: Kelly Draper

I tried this out with one of my year 10 classes. They found it rather difficult in that they had a lot of reading to do.
Next time, I will try this with a higher ability group and see what happens.

Reviewer: Emma-Jane Bradbury

Very good resource that stimulates interest in a current issue

Reviewer: Paddy Conlon

Great with a top Y10 but problems found with those not so able. Some interesting comments made

Reviewer: Julie Brough

This is an excellent resource. I used it with my top set y10 with the focus on "who do you believe?" and "How scientists work".
I was able to access clips from the Panorama broadcast via Y**t*be to enhance my lesson and the students found the whole thing hugely engaging.

Reviewer: Michael Proudman

Excellent resource. It was tried with a group of Year 10 students. It promoted lively discussion about what is 'safe' evidence that could be used to draw conclusions.
The card activities suited the learning styles of the students.

Reviewer: maureen Gordon

Used this lesson over 3 lessons with a group of year 10 BESD boys as an introduction to science in the news coursework. They were very interested and spent time evaluating the evidence quite thoughtfully. They are finishing the work by writing a report on their findings. First time I've done 3 non-practical lessons in a row but I've not had a single complaint!

Reviewer: Adele Neil

We are using this with our Year 9 students as an introduction to their science in the news work. It appears to be working well to make them actually consider quality of evidence.

Reviewer: Duncan Somers

This is great, not only can we use this for KS3, but I also utilised the BBC resources for the P3 unit too. Good case study support material.
Thanks again UPD8!

Reviewer: Kerray Rawlinson

Excellent activity. Very good in P2 "Radiation & life" and for promoting discussion of ALARA principle for "Ideas & evidence".

Reviewer: n baker

very good sheets on WI FI and made brilliant 'current science affairs' poster. Activity worked OK.

Reviewer: James Mitchell