Astronomical CPD
On Wednesday 20 March 2013 a small group of teachers from across the Highlands and Islands took part in a pilot CPD activity on deep space with the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh (ROE) by video-conference (VC). »
Activities and Resources
There are so many STEM activities and resources available to your school, many of which are free. Here are a few we recommend:
Meet Dame Ellen MacArthur: competition for schools
An online competition for all Secondary schools in the UK. The prize will be an inspirational talk given by Dame Ellen MacArthur at the winning school. »
IOP Ashfield music festival
Ashfield Music Festival is one day off-timetable activity in which students develop skills in enterprise and learn how physics applies in the context of setting up a music festival. »
Geoscience Education Academy 2013
Free training available to: Science/ Geography teachers Science/ Geology/ Geography NQTs Science/ Geology/ Geography PGCE students/ Earth Science teachers needing a refresher course »
IET Faraday website and competition
To coincide with the re-launch of the IET Faraday website we are also running a brand new competition to find the IET Faraday Student Innovator of the Year 2013. »
I’m a Scientist, Get me out of Here!
‘I’m a Scientist, Get me out of Here!’ is a free online event where school students get to meet and interact with scientists. It’s a free X Factor-style competition between scientists, where the students are the judges. »
Spectroscopy in a Suitcase
The Royal Society for Chemistry's Spectroscopy in a Suitcase is an outreach activity which gives school students the chance to learn about spectroscopy through hands-on experience. As well as covering the principles of spectroscopic techniques, the activities use real-life contexts to demonstrate their application. »
Junior Saltire Prize 2013
Ambassador Support required for The Junior Saltire Prize Awards. »
Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Free educational materials and CPD available through the Ellen MacArthur Foundation »
I'm an Engineer Get me out of here!!
I’m an Engineer, Get me out of Here! is running during National Science and Engineering Week. It gets school students talking to real engineers, online! »
SCI-FUN - The Scottish Science and Technology Roadshow
SCI-FUN is a provider of science and technology education. Its roadshow will be visiting schools from September 2011 to April 2012. »
Speak Up Scotland!
An exciting new debating programme for S1-3 pupils to get them talking and arguing about science, and help them explore the impact of science on their everyday lives. »
Young Engineers and Science Clubs
Start up a Young Engineers and Science Club in your school and get lots of great resources and support. »
The British Science Association
Aims to advance the public understanding of the sciences and engineering. A variety of activities and schemes are on offer. »
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
School Affiliate Scheme with membership costs of £30 per year. Free teaching resources and guest speakers visit your school. »
Science Live
A directory of science and engineering speakers, presenters and workshops, coordinated by the British Science Association. »
Smallpeice Trust STEM days
The Smallpeice Trust offers STEM days where their team comes to your school and runs a half or full day activity with 50 pupils from P7 to S4. »
BP Educational Services
Offer a wide range of free or cheap resources available online, for download or to order. »
Greenpower Challenge
The Greenpower Challenge promotes engineering and technology as exciting careers to young people aged 9-21 through the designing, building and racing of electric cars. »
K'Nex in the classroom
K'Nex is an excellent tool for engaging children of all ages in STEM. There are a number of organisations who deliver workshops for schools and at science festivals. »
Lab in a Lorry
This is an interactive mobile science laboratory which gives young people the opportunity to explore science through open ended experiments. »
