The D-Files

The D-Files have been written by science teachers and LEA science advisors, with help from staff, on topics chosen by themselves as being those most appropriate to the Key Stages 3 and 4 age level. They are intended as a fun activity which can be expanded as much as the teacher, the student's ability, imagination or time will allow. The level of difficulty is reflected in the file number -- the higher the number the harder the file.

There are seven DFiles plus a teacher's pack, all available in PDF format. Unlimited numbers of copies can be downloaded and used - they are not copyright protected.

PDF downloads

WA44AD001: THE ATOM SMASHER ENQUIRY (PDF - 584kB - link opens in a new window)
WA44AD002: CAN YOU BE A SPECIAL AGENT? (PDF - 352kB - link opens in a new window)
WA44AD003: BAD HAIR DAY (PDF - 529kB - link opens in a new window)
WA44AD004: NO FUN IN THE SUN (PDF - 270kB - link opens in a new window)
WA44AD005: THE MISSING EYE (PDF - 632kB - link opens in a new window)
WA44AD006: TO 'D' OR NOT TO 'D' (PDF - 1910kB - link opens in a new window)
WA44AD007: PLASTIC SURPRISES (PDF - 630kB - link opens in a new window)

A teacher's pack is also available: 
Teacher's Pack (PDF - 101kB - link opens in a new window)

Acknowledgements

The DFiles are based on an idea by Joe Burke at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive. They were written by Sue Wells at Frodsham High School, Chris Clements at Sutton High School, Ellesmere Port and Annette Drake of Cheshire LEA, and overseen by Stuart Webster, the Senior Science Advisor for Cheshire.