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A NEW WEB SITE for Sustainable Design & Technology
Practical Action, the third world charity have developed their educational web site and provided links to everything you teachers and students need for sustainable Design & Technology, information on climate change, cross curricula Primary links and their STEP project. Visit this new site by clicking:
http://practicalaction.org/?id=education
FUTURE MORPH - SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CAREERS
A new innovative web site has recently gone on line run by The Science and Engineering Council. This is for students studying Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths and it allows them to explore a wide range of careers on offer.
The Future Morph web site can be accessed by clicking http://www.futuremorph.org/
CASE STUDIES - Twelve case studies with information about the Technologists and Scientists involved have been produced and linked on a NEW Science and Maths WEB SITE, these include a computer games developer, animal conservationist and space technician, this site is within the Bebo network and can be accessed by clicking the following link; http://www.bebo.com/scienceandmathsjobs
'Shape the Future' directories
A trio of directories are now available to provide a wealth of information of current STEM enrichment and enhancement activities, in particular around Engineering and Technology, Science and Maths. Copies are available to download at http://www.stemdirectories.org.uk/
Something for Science, Technoloy and Maths
‘Uncover the real stars of sport’: The IET Faraday informs young people about the world of science, engineering and technology and inspires them to become involved in it. The engagement of young people and teachers is through a programme of specially made films, student challenges, school visits and teaching resources. Resource materials are available free to all schools throughout the year through a high quality, interactive website. Students will create their own competition entries and compete for fantastic prizes.
There are also the action-packed Faraday Engineering Challenge Days, which are creative and inspiring opportunities for schools to take part in around the country. Winners from the days will be chosen to attend the live Faraday Challenge Final to compete for the ‘Faraday Team of the Year’ award. This will be held in London during the first UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair in March 09. Every year, the IET Faraday explores different aspects of science and engineering to highlight the diversity and excitement of this high technology profession. In 2008/9 the theme is engineering in sport. Inspiring role models will reinforce the image of engineering as a worthwhile, interesting and varied career choice.
Inside Manufacturing Enterprise (IME)
Inside Manufacturing Enterprise (IME) is a unique regional company visit programme designed to give students and teachers to access to some of the best manufacturing and engineering companies in the West Midlands and to promote innovation and enterprise within the region. And it’s free. In fact, Small grants of up to £100 are available to schools to help aid transport or staff costs.
Organised by Coventry University Enterprises Ltd in partnership with the Manufacturing Advisory Service - West Midlands (MAS-WM) the programme and is co-ordinated locally by the Warwickshire Education Business Partnership.
Companies in Coventry and Warwickshire who are willing to host visits are AWP, Cemex, Ricardo, NP Aerospace, Alstom, Converteam.
For more information about the scheme and other companies involved in the West Midlands please go to http://www.ime-wm.co.uk/education New companies are being added all the time.
The host company usually offers a structured visit programme for young people, teachers and tutors, with access to a broad range of functions within manufacturing and engineering. Visits of about 90 minutes, for up to 15 KS4 students, are matched to curriculum requirements for a range of qualifications in Design & Technology, Manufacturing and Engineering.
If you would like to discuss further please call the STEM Team on 01926 736420 or email stempoint@warwickshire.gov.uk
K'nex Challenge 2008 West Midlands Area Competition Winners
On July 3rd at Birmingham University the Young Engineers West Midlands Regional K'nex final was held. Teams from across the West Midlands took part. After much deliberation the judges awarded first place to the team from a Warwickshire Primary School, Priors Field from Kenilworth. Well done and congratulations to all.
Crest * Investigators
Primary school children can now join Crest * Investigators, a nationwide award scheme run by The BA (British Association for the Advancement of Science) and coordinated locally by Warwickshire EBP for schools across Coventry and Warwickshire. Children are encouraged to solve scientific problems through practical investigation. Activities, lasting about an hour, are suitable for after-school clubs as well during lesson time in the classroom.
Young scientists may progress from Star level (age 5-7) to SuperStar (age 7-11), and on to MegaStar (8-12 year olds). The level depends on the number of activities completed. Information about the scheme can be found on the BA website.
Contact us for more information or to order the activities and award packs at stempoint@warwickshire.gov.uk