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STEM Links
Where do I start in finding quality STEM Information and Activities?
The STEM team at Lancashire Education Business Partnership are often told that the range of STEM information available to schools is overwhelming.
There is so much information available that sometimes it is difficult to know where to start, to be certain you have found a quality scheme or to locate an activity that fits your specific purpose - there are so many different opportunities available.
To facilitate teachers, education staff and even students in navigating their way through the STEM information available we have compiled a list of STEM links below.
These categorised links give details on a range of STEM activity and curriculum enhancement providers, as well as approved STEM information portals that are being used by Lancashire Schools.
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STEMNET |
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STEMNET can help teachers inspire students in STEM by: Providing STEM Ambassadors (a free resource of volunteers) who can inspire and educate young learners about STEM in many ways. Providing links with local businesses. Supporting STEM Clubs |
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STEM Directories |
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| STEM Online Directories have been created in direct response to teachers needs. They comprise a collection of schemes and activities provided by organisations from across the UK that aim to enhance and enrich the curriculum. These schemes are usually based around events or experiences that cannot be delivered with standard school contacts and resources. Each activity is linked to the curriculum so that the impact of the experiences and outcomes can be sustained. | |||
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Science Learning Centres |
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The Science Learning Centre North West is working to harness the diverse resources of the North West to deliver inspiring, innovative and regionally relevant professional development to science teachers, teaching assistants and technicians across all sectors, from primary to post-16. The Centre has already worked with over 1800 teachers, technicians and teaching assistants from over 820 schools to introduce new, exciting and contemporary ways of teaching science into the classroom across the 4 to 19 age range. |
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STEM CLUBS |
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| The STEM Clubs Network is managed by STEMNET on behalf of DCSF. It allows all secondary schools in the country to be able to access the very latest in best practice information, professional advice, shared resources, key contacts and personal support. It's all about clubs! Schools are encouraged to affiliate to the STEM Clubs Network, whether they have an established club or are starting out from scratch. Membership is also available to schools that are running single discipline clubs (e.g. Chemistry club or Engineering club) or are part of a recognised clubs scheme such as Young Engineers. Club leaders can access case studies and information via the website to assist them in exploring cross-curricular working opportunities. |
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Engineering Development Trust |
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| The EDT are an independent registered charity, established in 1984, running schemes to inspire and motivate young people to choose a career in science, engineering and technology(SET). The EDT run 4 main schemes nationwide; Go4SET, Engineering Education Scheme (England), Headstart and The Year in Industry. Our schemes target 12-21 year olds and aim to provide a real life exposure to industry, business and higher education. We want to help students make informed choices at key stages in their education. |
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Institute of Physics |
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The Institute of Physics is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding and application of physics. The IOP site details the latest curriculum development initiatives, Affiliated Schools Scheme and professional development courses, as well as resource links and information about the various support networks available. Initiatives running include the Girls in Physics and TAP (Teaching Advanced Physics) programmes. The IOP also supports the Lab in a Lorry and the Schools and Colleges Lecture Series. |
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British Science Association |
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The British Science Association (formerly known as the BA) envisages a society in which people from all walks of life are able to access science, engage with it and feel a sense of ownership about its direction. The British Science Association have developed the CREST and CREST* Investigators programmes, National Science and Engineering Week (NSEW) and the British Science Festival. The BSA also run the National Science and Engineering Competition. This competition now in its second year is building on the success of the last round. The Competition has been extended to 11-18 year olds and there are now prizes for teams and individuals across three age categories totalling over £50,000 in value. More information can be found here. |
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Primary Engineer |
KS1, KS2 Specific Secondary Projects |
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Primary Engineer provides a wide range of skills and design based STEM projects to support both teachers and pupils alike. Projects range from skills based courses and whole-class activities embedded in the national curriculum: Structures and Mechanisms, Computer Control, Engineering Textiles to discrete projects for use in the classroom or club such as Primary BLOODHOUND SSC. Recently the FREE Primary Leaders Award for Science Technology Engineering Mathematics has been launched to encourage pupils to act as STEM leaders for the school and interview professionals about their careers. |
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Global Renewables |
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Global Renewables Environmental Education Team works in partnership with both Blackpool and Lancashire County Councils, to offer an education programme looking at environmental issues such as waste and recycling. FREE outreach programme is available to ALL Primary schools across the county, linking activities to the National Curriculum, the Sustainable Schools framework and the Eco Schools scheme. A waste recycling facility at Leyland is currently under construction. Once built, pupils will also be able to visit our environmental education centre at the Leyland site discovering more about the problem of waste and how to tackle it. |
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United Utilities Education Programme |
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| As part of Unitied Utilities commitment to the community, they provide a network of environmental education centres, available FREE to every school in the North West. At each centre, full time teaching and support staff offer a range of interactive and stimulating programmes covering; the water cycle, water conservation, environmental protection, electricity, and climate change and energy awareness. United Utilities also support the development of engineering skills through the Bright Sparks electricity programme. |
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University of Central Lancashire - Preston |
KS2 and beyond, Teacher CPD |
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The University of Central Lancashire is very proactive in its education outreach programme. Activities undertaken have included 'Disease Detective' activities with Primary Pupils through to Teacher Training days on Astronomy held at UCLAN's observatory in Alston. Please contact Lancashire Education Business Partnership or look at the latest STEM newsletter to see what opportuntities are available. |
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Lancaster University - Engineering Department |
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| Lancaster University has invested significantly in the talent of the future by developing an excellent range of schools outreach activity. Take a look at the Engineering website above to find out more, and to see one of Lancashire's schools 'Ribblesdale High School at Clitheroe' winning last years WAVE POWER CHALLENGE. | |||
Please remember - if you need help navigating your way through STEM enrichment and enhancement information please contact the STEM team at Lancashire Education Business Partnership here.
