Assessing the Needs of Bilingual Pupils by Deryn Hall. It is a puzzling fact that some bilingual pupils academically underachieve. This book considers possible reasons. Photocopiable proformas to help identify those pupils who might have special learning needs are included. Pounds 11.99 (exc pp). David Fulton Publishers, 2 Barbon Close, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JX.
Manipulating DNA. The latest addition to the “Biochemical Basis of Biology” series which aims to present biochemical facts in a dynamic way, this video looks at techniques used to produce new combinations of genetic material. Pounds 60 (inc pp; exc VAT). Portland Press, 59 Portland Place, London W1N 3AJ.
Food Activities: Disassembly and Quality Control by Jenny Ridgwell. Food technology is usually concerned with putting together ingredients into a delectable whole. This photocopiable book for key stage 3 focuses on taking apart, an art developed by food companies in search of new ideas. Pounds 22.50 (exc pp). Ridgwell Press, PO Box 3425, London SW19 4AX.
Primarily Visual. Sponsored by Polaroid, this pack of photocopiable activity sheets encourages children at key stages 1 and 2 to focus on the visual through exercises including instant photography. Pounds 12 (exc pp). Visual Learning Associates, The Talent Centre, Nottington, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 4BH.
HIVAIDS Values by Alan R Gawithy. This pack looks at the spiritual and moral aspects of dealing with AIDS and HIV, emphasising the experiences of people living with HIV and society’s reaction to them. For use with groups of young people and adults, it is intended to complement more factual presentations. Pounds 38 (exc pp). Daniels Publishing, 38 Cambridge Place, Cambridge CB2 1NS.
Partners or Victims? This publication attempts to present OFSTED inspections in a positive light. Pounds 4 to members of the National Primary Centre; Pounds 6 to non-members (pp Pounds 1). National Primary Centre (Midlands), Westminister College, Oxford OX2 9AT.
Integrated Games. Involving children with disabilities in mainstream PE lessons can be difficult. Filmed in many schools,this video aims to show how it can be done. Pounds 16.99 (inc pp). The Sports Council, 16 Upper Woburn Place, London WC1H OQP.
Plants Across the Curriculum. A timely cross-curricular pack to follow David Attenborough’s view that plants are sexy. For key stages 2 and 3 it contains teacher’s handbook, photo-packs, a video, four posters, maps and plans. Produced by the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Pounds 29.95 (pp Pounds 4.50). RNG Kew Enterprises, Mail Order Section, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB.
