National Science and Engineering Week
Promoted by the British Science Association, the annual National Science and Engineering Week (NSEW) aims to celebrate all sciences and their importance in our everyday lives. It provides an opportunity for people of all ages across the UK to take part in science, engineering and technology events and activities. This collection…
CREST Star Investigators
CREST Star Investigators is a UK-wide award scheme, run by the British Science Association that enables children to solve scientific problems through practical investigation. The activities focus on thinking about, talking about, and doing science. They are designed to be used primarily outside of class time and a science background…
CREST Awards
CREST is a project-based awards scheme for the STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) run by the British Science Association. It links the personal passions of students to curriculum-based learning. UCAS endorse CREST Awards for inclusion in students’ personal statements – they’re well regarded,…
LSIS Effective Practice Case Studies
The Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) is concerned with post-compulsory education and training.These case studies describe the work of providers in the sector and are a valuable source of information on a range of strategies for improving performance. Case studies are from providers throughout England and cover topics…
Schools Council Integrated Science Project (SCISP)
The Schools Council Integrated Science Project (SCISP) was developed to meet the needs of the able 13-16 year old student. The accompanying GCE O level assessment led to a double certification. The sample scheme of work was devised and published in the early 1970s on the assumption that an average of one-fifth of a school's…
Science at Work
Science at Work was a set of resources originally developed in Manchester as a response to the needs of students staying in school up to the age of 16 following the Raising of the School Leaving Age (RoSLA). This was needed to replace a relatively successful non-examination course in 'Technology' that had been offered as…
5/5- Publication year: 1980 - 1989
- Resources: 18
Experimenting with Industry
The ‘Experimenting with Industry’ series was published in the mid-1980s when it presented industry-related science practicals for schools. It was developed as part of a 'teachers into industry' project organised by The Association for Science Education (ASE) on behalf of The Standing Conference on Schools'…
Future Morph
Future Morph is the Science Council's careers website designed to provide information for young people, their parents and teachers about the jobs available from studying science and maths. It aims to show young people that studying science and maths post-16 can provide them with the skills and knowledge valuable in almost any…
Bright Knowledge
Bright Knowledge is a national educational charity, formed from the merger of the Brightside Trust and the UNIAID Foundation. It's mission is to help inspire, guide and support individuals to make informed choices by providing: • eMentoring – connecting individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds with an online…
STEM Fairs
STEM Fairs offer wide and varied opportunities to expand students’ view of the world of STEM. This collection of resources provided by the British Science Association, with support from Intel Education, includes practical help for teachers to get the most out of a STEM Fair - either when visiting a Fair with students, or running…
Looking Ahead: STEM Careers Videos
Careers4u.tv is a library of video case studies designed to expand students' horizons, excite them about their future working lives and motivate them to work well to attain the skills and qualifications they need to reach their goals. Each case study interview looks at a different STEM-related career, covering what the job…
- 4/5
- Publication year: 2010 to date
- Resources: 3
LSIS Engineering
The Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) have produced a range of materials aimed at supporting teaching and learning in engineering. These resources cover a range of areas that demonstrate the benefits of active learning. They cover how to improve teaching and learning by developing the skills of teachers, trainers, managers…
Catalyst
Catalyst is a topical magazine that offers features on a wide range of themes from the science curriculum bringing them to life with insights into cutting-edge research and practical applications of complex science in the world around us. Catalyst magazine is aimed mainly at science students aged 14-16. Many of its articles are written…
Research Councils UK
A collection of resources from each of the UK's Research Councils to support teaching and learning in primary and secondary schools. Please refer to the individual Councils' collections for details. Research Councils UK (RCUK) is the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils. These are: •Arts…
Big Bang Collection
Launched in 2009, The Big Bang: UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair is the UK’s biggest single science and engineering experience for young people. Throughout 2011 the National STEM Centre will be supporting a rich resource collection of materials from the many organisations that are working to make The Big Bang a celebration…
LSIS STEM Collection
The Learning and Skills Improvement Service is the sector-owned body that aims to accelerate the drive for excellence in the learning and skills sector. It builds on the sector’s own capacity to design, commission and deliver improvement and strategic change. These materials include action research reports, case studies, progression…
- 5/5
- Publication year: 2000 - 2009
Careers Support
Many of BP's educational resources provide insights into a wide range of career routes. The materials support the teaching of subject concepts, and also help young people to see how STEM subject knowledge contributes to achievement of technological and engineering goals in business and industry. HEALTH and SAFETY Any use of…
James Dyson Foundation Product Analysis Resources
These James Dyson Foundation Product Analysis resources help design and technology teachers to lead hands-on design classes through a series of workshops. The resources can also be used in science and mathematics lessons and for enterprise projects. In the workshops, students disassemble Dyson products and learn about: • The…
- 5/5
- Publication year: 2010 to date
Advanced Diploma in Engineering Resources
This collection contains a range of resources produced by organisations such as the Royal Academy of Engineering and with the support of industrial partners including npower, Thales and Laing O'Rourke. Each of the resources helps to look at aspects of engineering in real-life contexts. Materials will be useful for supporting…
BLOODHOUND SSC Engineering Adventure
BLOODHOUND SSC are attempting to break the landspeed record using a rocket-powered vehicle. Their mission is to confront and overcome the impossible using science, technology, engineering and mathematics. These educational resources aim to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Primary educational resources include: •…
STEM Pathfinder Programme
The STEM Pathfinder programme, funded by the former Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and managed by the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT), aimed to enable and support networks of specialist schools to design, deliver and integrate STEM activities across their school. These aims were supported through…
Practical Action
Practical Action is a development charity which uses simple technology to fight poverty. The learning resources in this collection look at how issues such as climate change and the need for renewable energy can be tackled. The resources contain background information, teachers' packs, classroom activities, stimulus sheets and…
See Where They Can Take You
A collection of video interviews with young professionals working in STEM fields, developed through funding from the Department for Education. The films introduce exciting careers students may access by studying science and mathematics, from designing snowboards to creating the latest video games. HEALTH and SAFETY Any use of a…
- 5/5
- Publication year: 2010 to date
- Resources: 18
STEMNET
STEMNET creates opportunities to inspire young people in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This enables young people to develop their creativity, problem-solving and employability skills, widens their choices and supports the UK’s future competitiveness. STEMNET helps encourage young people to be well…
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