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| STEM News Exploring links between STEM education and industry STEM Ambassadors and STEM teachers came together to share ideas and experiences at an event on 27th September 2010 at the National Space Centre. We invite you to join a follow-on discussion based around the following questions. For those working in or with STEM Is there anything you wish you had learnt, been told at school or college which would have helped prepare you better for your chosen career, study or work environment? What do you think are the key messages about studying or working with STEM that we should be telling young people today? For those teaching and working with young people in education Is there anything you wish you could tell your students about working in or with STEM that you think could help prepare them better for study and/or work? What are the areas for which you would like particular support from those working in or with STEM subjects e.g. careers, curriculum, work experience, extracurricular activities etc? What are the best ways in which those working in or with STEM can help you and your students? In your experience, what works well? For those in other roles What are your views on the links between the world of work and STEM Education? Please join the discussion at http://stemforum.org.uk/index.php?page_id=78&sid=42 Free gardens for 500 schools! BT has teamed up with Rocket Gardens on their ‘Dig for the Future’ campaign - http://www.rocketgardens.co.uk/dig-for-their-future.asp. Together, we hope to get all 37,000 schools growing their own fruit, vegetables and herbs by 2012. The first 500 schools to register get a free garden You also get:
CREST (Creativity in Science and Technology Awards) The British Science Association’s CREST Award is a national award scheme for project work in the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. It gives students an opportunity to explore real world projects in an exciting way. CREST links closely to the curriculum and is a great way to make STEM creative and engaging, both in and out of the classroom. For students, CREST Awards are a tangible recognition of success. They can be included in personal records of achievement, and used to enhance applications to universities, colleges and potential employers. CREST Awards (Bronze, Silver and Gold) are extremely flexible, some projects might be done in one day, others over several months. Students can investigate or design and make, research a subject, or design a science communication project. CREST for Primary Feeder Schools The CREST Star Investigators award is aimed at primary school children and enables them to solve scientific problems through practical investigation. The activities focus on thinking about, talking about, and doing science. If you work with your primary feeder schools why not consider running a CREST Star Investigator event within your school? Warwickshire Education Business Partnership is your local co-ordinator for CREST. For further information call 01926 738977 or email stempoint@warwickshire.gov.uk Land Rover and the IET join forces to go off-road with schools From September 2009 Land Rover and the Institution of Engineering Technology (IET) come together along with Denford, SEMTA and JCB to form the new 4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge. The best elements of two original challenges, Land Rover’s TrackNAVCHALLENGE and 4x4 in Schools, have been combined to produce this new and exciting challenge for school and out of school enhancement and enrichment initiatives. The challenge is aimed at key stage 3, 4 and 5 students or young people aged 11 to 18 to give them a insight of what it takes to become an engineer and hopes to raise awareness, interest, enjoyment and enthusiasm in engineering, science and technology through a practical ‘hands on’ experience. The challenge involves 4 to 6 team members working together to design and build a radio controlled 4-wheel-drive (4x4) vehicle to set specifications that can successfully negotiate a specially designed test track that emulates a real-world course. Teams entering the challenge will spend a number of weeks designing, researching, building and project managing their 4x4 vehicle to enter it into a regional heat and compete against other schools from their area. Regional winners will be selected through a judging process to go through to the national final where they will compete again, but this time against other regional winners to become the 4x4 in school Technology Challenge UK National Champions. The overall winners plus the runners-up and special award winners will all receive individual prizes and a school award. The challenge has been specifically designed to fit in with GCSE subjects such as Engineering, Maths, Science and Design & Technology (STEM subjects) plus the new Engineering Diploma as well as the wider education agenda of work related learning, enterprise and key skills. To register, simply go to the 4x4 in schools website at www.4x4inschools.co.uk where you will find further information about the challenge, downloadable documents such as the rule and regulations and a registration page to enter into the challenge. Thames Water has two new on-line resources for schools ‘Wise up to Water’ and the ‘Great Debate’ ‘Wise up to Water’ seeks to unite schools, from first year pupils to governors, under the common goal of saving water. The online programme aims to make schools ‘water wise’ by providing behavioural, technological and financial advice. The resource is designed for both primary and secondary schools and it supports schools in their work towards Sustainable Schools, Eco-schools and Sustainable Learning. The ‘Great Debate’ is a fun, cross-curricula resource to teach Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils the value of water through debate. Go to www.thameswater.co.uk/wiseuptowater to access both resources. Space Technology & Journalism - The International Space School Educational Trust For Secondary Schools - Opportunity for visiting American Space Centres This exciting new initiative is aimed at students & young people interested in Space and journalism & can give them the opportunity to make a trip of a lifetime to the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida or the Johnson Space Centre in Texas. Isset will provide a CD of resources, free software, tutorials, tips & web support enabling them to produce their own newspaper. The young journalists will then sell advertising space within their newspaper & it is this revenue that can pay for their visit to the space centre. For more details see the attached or contact Julie Woodcock, ISSET, 02920 710295 or email admin@isset.org 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 teachers and students need for sustainable Design & Technology, information on climate change, cross curricula Primary links and their STEP project. FUTURE MORPH - Science and Technology Careers A new innovative web site has recently gone online run by The Science and Engineering Council. Future Morph is for students studying Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths and it allows them to explore a wide range of careers on offer. Twelve case studies with information about the Technologists and Scientists involved have been produced and linked on a NEW Science and Maths website, 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/ or search online. Something for Science, Technology 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.The three top teams will be invited to participate in the UK Final at the National Big Bank Fair in London in March 2011. IET Faraday explores different aspects of science and engineering to highlight the diversity and excitement of this high technology profession. Crest * Investigators Primary school children can now join Crest * Investigators, a nationwide award scheme run by The British Science Association 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 British Science Association website. Contact us for more information or to order the activities and award packs at stempoint@warwickshire.gov.uk Sustainable Travel plans for a journey to the Olympic Games
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