We're sure all teachers will find this list of contacts really useful for bringing science and engineering alive - whatever the age or ability of your students.
Young Engineer for Britain
Young Engineer for Britain encourages students, both as individuals or in a team, to use their imagination to create, design, develop and manufacture an original idea for a commercially viable device or system that could be an everyday task, a social need or a brilliant innovation. Students projects can go on to be fully developed and marketed enabling the participant to realise their full potential. Extensive competition support is available to students. Top projects often become commercial successes and it’s proven track record shows it is respected within both industry and academic environments, students often term it as ‘life changing’ and participation in this 30+ year competition is to be found on many a successful engineers CV.
Young Engineer for Britain is an activity of Young Engineers. Find out more from the Young Engineers website.
Science in School
Science in School is the free European journal for science teachers. Interpreting ‘science’ broadly, it covers not only biology, physics and chemistry, but also earth sciences, engineering and medicine. The journal features news about the latest scientific discoveries, current science topics, teaching materials, projects in science education, interviews with inspiring teachers and scientists, reviews of books, films and websites, European events for teachers and schools, and many other useful resources for science teachers. www.scienceinschool.org
Big Picture
Bringing cutting-edge science into the classroom.
Published twice a year, 'Big Picture' is a free post-16 resource for teachers that explores issues around biology and medicine.
Computer Science For Fun (cs4fn)...
The UK’s biggest campaign for enthusing young people about computer science publish free magazines for students, and resources for teachers. Visit www.cs4fn.org/teachers to order free class sets.
CREST Awards
CREST is the UK’s largest national award scheme recognising project work in Science, Technology Engineering and Maths. Receive an award, recognise your achievements and stand out from the crowd. UCAS endorses the inclusion of CREST Award achievements in personal statements. To find out what the CREST Awards are like you can view a short video here www.britishscienceassociation.org/crestvideo.
The CREST website includes free pick up and run STEM project resources and all the links you need to get started. Visit www.britishscienceassociation.org/crest to find out more.
4x4 in Schools Technology Challenge- for 11-19s:
Students design and build a radio controlled 4-wheel-drive vehicle using STEM that can successfully negotiate a specially designed Land Rover test track. See www.4x4inschools.co.uk for more details.
Participants can achieve a nationally recognised CREST Award through this scheme.
GT in Schools – The Sports Car Design Challenge, for 11-19s:
A STEM challenge to design and manufacture the sports car of tomorrow using the same engineering processes real life engineering companies such as Jaguar use. Visit www.gtinschools.co.uk for more details.
F1 in Schools – The Formula One Technology Challenge, for 9-19s:
Using STEM, students design and manufacture the F1 car of the future simulating the design and engineering processes employed by real Formula One teams. Visit www.f1inschools.co.uk for more details.
Participants can achieve a nationally recognised CREST Award through this scheme.
Mangahigh.com
is a games based learning platform for Maths, capturing students’ imagination with highly engaging, NC compliant games that can be used at home and at school. Sign up for FREE membership: www.mangahigh.com
Ri Mathematics Masterclasses
introduce young people into the art and practice of mathematics via highly interactive investigative sessions. Topics include anamorphic art, primes, kaleidoscopes and colours. For more details search ‘mathematics’ on www.rigb.org.
Maths Buskers
employ techniques from busking to perform maths routines aiming to engage passers-by in fun and non-threatening shows – err, we may use handcuffs. We also run training sessions for teachers. For more information contact: mathsbusking@ri.ac.uk.
Royal Meteorological Society’s education website
Visit www.metlink.org for loads of fun facts, games, activities and lesson plans to help students learn more about weather and climate
University of Manchester - Faculty of Life Sciences
- Plants that Bite Back - a chance to examine and feed carnivorous plants
- the Worm Wagon – an exploration of the gruesome world of intestinal worms
- Exploring the Heart a hands on journey through the anatomy of the heart.
If you are interested in these and other activities available to schools go to
http://www.ls.manchester.ac.uk/forthepublic/forschools/
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate/schoolsandcolleges/”
First Edition - Year 7-10 & S1-S4 (11-15yr olds)
Hands-on STEM activity days. Tel: 01707 871 504 E-mail: firstedition@etrust.org.uk Website: www.etrust.org.uk
Participants can achieve a nationally recognised CREST Award through this scheme.
Go4SET - Year 8/9 & S2 (12-14yr olds)
Environmental themed 10 week science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) project. Tel: 01707 871 520 - E-mail: info@go4set.org.uk - Website: www.go4set.org.uk
Participants can achieve a nationally recognised CREST Award through this scheme.
Engineering Education Scheme (England & Scotland) - Year 12 & S5 (16-17yr olds)
Real life 6 month science, engineering and technology projects. Tel: 01707 871 520 - E-mail: info@thescheme.org.uk - Website: www.thescheme.org.uk
Participants can achieve a nationally recognised CREST Award through this scheme.
Headstart - Year 12 & S5 (16-17yr olds)
Science, engineering and technology experience courses at university. Tel: 01707 871 505 - E-mail: info@headstartcourses.org.uk - Website: www.headstartcourses.org.uk
Participants can achieve a nationally recognised CREST Award through this scheme.
The Year in Industry - Pre-University/Undergraduate
Career development work placements. Tel: 023 8059 7061 - E-mail: info@yini.org.uk - Website: www.yini.org.uk
Future Morph
Supported by the DCSF, www.futuremorph.org helps 11-19 year olds explore the careers available from STEM subjects. It includes teaching resources, games, video case studies, access to posters and more.
Researchers in Residence
RinR provides enthusiastic researchers to help teachers enrich the curriculum though demonstrations, talks, after-school clubs or university visits. Free to all UK secondary schools all subjects are covered. Feedback from teachers and pupils is overwhelmingly positive. Go to www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
D&G (Design & Gerontology)
is an exhibition of fashion, designed by youngsters, inspired by the ageing mind and body. Details of the project, resources and exhibition opportunities are available on our website http://www.actiondog.net/d&g.
The Arkwright Scholarships Trust
Promotes the rewards of an engineering/technology career to young people through sponsored scholarships and provides direct contact with industry seeking to recruit them. Awards are made annually to high calibre students who plan to study D&T and Maths in the Sixth Form combined with other relevant subjects which lead to an engineering / technological degree course at university. The Scholarship consists of an award of £900 in total shared equally between the Scholar and the Technology Department of the School. www.arkwright.org.uk
www.arkive.org
A rapidly growing collection of over 50,000 films, photographs and fact files on species and their habitats that you can download and use for free in the classroom!
BP’s Enterprising Science…
Visit www.enterprisingscience.com to find out how you and your students can take part in these great activities:
- The Trading Challenge roadshow – an in-school, trading game session for Maths, Enterprise and Business Studies students aged 14-19
- Talk Science – a one-day Science CPD course delivered by the Science Museum.
SGM
SGM is a professional body for scientists who work in all areas of microbiology. It has over 5,000 members worldwide who are based in universities, industry, hospitals and research institutes.
The Society aims to encourage a greater public understanding of microbiology and biotechnology and it produces and distributes a wide range of resources to support microbiology teaching in schools and colleges across all key stages. It also runs training courses and occasional workshops in practical microbiology for teachers and technicians. The Society offers Corporate School Membership which is open to any primary, middle or secondary school or sixth form college in the UK or Ireland where microbiology is taught. The Society offers an information service to teachers and students and organizes schools competitions and other activities. Details of our resources can be found on our dedicated website at www.microbiologyonline.org.uk.
UCLan educational outreach workshops.
Including:
- classroom sessions 'Build Your Own Superbug' & 'Out of This World',
- lab-based sessions 'Scene It? Now Do It! CSI Preston' & 'Cooking With Chemistry'
- interactive lectures such as 'The Science of Superheros'.
At UCLan's Alston Observatory and Planetarium we also deliver a range of half-day sessions including 'Telescopes as Time Machines' and twilight observation sessions.
Contact scitechoutreach@uclan.ac.uk for more details.
Statisticians in the Pharmaceutical Industry (PSI)
The PSI provide information on statistical careers in pharmaceuticals, supporting careers events and running hands on statistical workshops. Information can be found at www.psiweb.org/newcareers
The Society of Environmental Engineers
Promotes awareness of engineering that can help to solve many global problems and provide exciting careers in a wide range of environmental areas. Go to www.environmental.org.uk for more information.
Science Council
Discovery Timeline Poster: Download and print a poster mapping out the timings of scientific and medical discoveries - which also maps life expectancies for males and females from 150 years to present. Hand out to students to look for missing events, events from which they have benefited and possible future discoveries. Download poster.
Global bedroom poster: Depicts a teenager's bedroom with text explaining the science behind some of the everyday objects. Download to discuss the science in our everyday lives. Download poster
Energy : Download the energy saving doorhanger for students to hang in their bedrooms to prompt them to reduce energy consumption, reuse and recycle. Then download and print the activity 'news sheet' for an educational and fun classroom activity.
Find out more www.sciencecouncil.org
The Physiological Society
Provides resources and hands-on activities to support the teaching and learning of physiology (the science of how the body works) in schools. Teachers are encouraged to register as a contact of The Society to keep up to date with opportunities to attend or host outreach activities, and to receive the latest education and careers information. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.physoc.org.
The Society of Biology
Supports and recognise excellence in biology teaching; champions a biology curriculum that challenges students and encourages their passion for biology; supports young scientists through higher education, and provides career guidance at all levels. Visit www.societyofbiology.org to find out more about their support through: the Journal of Biological Education, BioEd e-newsletter, recommended resources, careers and festivals work plus professional development.
BBC’s Bang Goes the Theory
BBC Learning created the two packs to make it as easy as possible for you to use the best content from Bang Goes the Theory to deliver practical, engaging science lessons for 11-18 year olds.
It features lesson plans created around themes from the show, tailor-made classroom resources and includes specific curriculum and learning links. You can find all the clips you'll need in the Video Clips section found on the right side of the page.
Please follow this link to our education pack - http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/teachers/bang/