We Have the Technology
This starter unit in the Ideas and Evidence pack from the Pupil Researcher Initiative asks students to consider whether science and technology are completely different subjects. The activity is intended to help students to see how science creates new technology and how new technology can lead to scientific discoveries. Like the other…
Smart Energy
Through energy use, each UK home creates around six tonnes of carbon dioxide a year. Much of this is the result of electricity generation. In this activity, from the Centre for Science Education and the Comino Foundation, students look into the advantages and disadvantages of the Smart Meter – an innovative device that tells…
STEM Choices: Industry Focus
This set of four profiles of UK industries give an overview of each one and is designed for students to gain an insight into careers available to people who have studied STEM subjects. The industries featured are the nuclear power, pharmaceutical, renewable energy and maritime industry. Each profile includes an overview of the…