Scotland 2050
How will we adapt the way we live in order to achieve an 80% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050? Use your scientific knowledge and creative skills to share you vision of Scotland 2050. »
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:
The Special Leaders Award for STEM
The Special Leaders Awards for 2011/12 are now open. Special Leaders Awards are linked to specific STEM areas that students can compete for with prizes attached. »
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
New Highlands and Islands Dates!! This is an interactive mobile science laboratory which gives young people the opportunity to explore science through open ended experiments. »
