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Crest Challenges. A science activity sheet resource
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Crest Challenges

This Challenge Pack from the British Science Association, aims to give students aged 11-16 and their teachers and educators support to create a science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) project that they can enter into the National Science + Engineering Competition. Through creating a project, young people can explore…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
  • Activity sheet
Green Fairgrounds. A science teacher guidance resource
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Green Fairgrounds

The RA3 project, provided by the Centre for Science Education, aims to bring parents together with their children and teachers to explore the worlds of science, technology, engineering and maths. This investigation helps to develop an awareness of green power by designing and making a new fairground ride which is self-powered.…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
  • Teacher guidance
Bronze Award: Future Travel. A science, physics teacher guidance resource
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Bronze Award: Future Travel

The British Science Association CREST Awards encourage students to take an investigative approach to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related projects. These resources are just a few ideas that could be used to help students gain an award. These materials look at three possible projects that relate to sustainable…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
  • Teacher guidance
Fortune Tellers. A science activity sheet resource
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Fortune Tellers

In this Planet Science resource, instructions are given for making a fortune teller so students can make one with their own questions and answers. Attractive templates are provided where the science topic links to a possible career. They can be used to stimulate interest among 9 to 13 year olds and suggest possible careers. The cooking…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Activity sheet
The IQ3 Microcontroller Module. A technology textbook resource
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The IQ3 Microcontroller Module

From the Technology Enhancement Programme (TEP), this book looks at a self-contained programmable device called the IQ3 which is capable of use in a wide variety of engineering contexts ranging from simple door interlocking to production line control and robotics. The IQ3 has four outputs each capable of sourcing approximately…

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  • Publication year: 1990 - 1999
  • Textbook
STEM Club Activity: the Whole Package. An engineering activity sheet resource
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STEM Club Activity: the Whole Package

Published by the Royal Academy of Engineering, this activity sheet describes a group activity designing and manufacturing smart packaging which uses thermochromatic pigments to show that the food product is at the correct temperature. The sheet also contains a profile of a mechanical development engineer.

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
  • Activity sheet
STEM Club Support: the Right Switch. An engineering activity sheet resource
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STEM Club Support: the Right Switch

Published by the Royal Academy of Engineering, this activity is aimed at using a new material QTC (Quantum Tunnelling Composite). The aim of the activity is to encourage students to think creatively about new uses for this material. It can be used to make fabric switches for example and it has great potential for helping save on…

  • star rating 4/5
  • Publication year: 2010 to date
  • Activity sheet
STEM Ambassador Activity: In Control. An engineering activity sheet resource
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STEM Ambassador Activity: In Control

Published by the Royal Academy of Engineering, this activity looks at using alternative forms of transport, in this case cycling. The activity centres around groups of students developing an engineered product that represents the ideas of personal transport and sustainability. There is also a case study looking at a bike manufacturing…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
  • Activity sheet
Investigating Historic Buildings. A science teacher guidance resource
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Investigating Historic Buildings

From the Young Archaeologists' Club, this activity links cross-curricular themes including science, engineering and technology. For example, by looking at windows and doors, it is possible to observe how different materials have been developed over time. Similarly, the increase and development of electrical appliances in the…

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  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Teacher guidance
Workshop 3: Key Stage Three Resources. A technology, product design activity sheet resource
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Workshop 3: Key Stage Three Resources

These resources, provided by the James Dyson Foundation, include lesson plans, activities and a presentation to support Key Stage Three design and technology and engineering courses. Through these resources, students will learn about design briefs, how to develop and write one and how they relate to existing products. They will also…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
  • Activity sheet
Workshop 2: Key Stage Three Resources. A technology activity sheet resource
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Workshop 2: Key Stage Three Resources

These resources, from the James Dyson Foundation, include lesson plans, activities and a presentation to support Key Stage Three design and technology and engineering courses. Through these resources, students learn about successfully designed products, the process of product analysis and design and about materials used in existing…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
  • Activity sheet
Workshop 1: Key Stage Three Resources. A technology activity sheet resource
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Workshop 1: Key Stage Three Resources

These resources, from the James Dyson Foundation, engage Key Stage Three students in learning about product analysis and successfully designed products. Using disassembly, they learn about design decisions and how to critically analyse the sources used. The Key Stage Three resources include: • A planning document for teachers •…

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  • Publication year: 2010 to date
  • Activity sheet
Rocket Science Activities. A science, physics teacher guidance resource
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Rocket Science Activities

From NASA, these activities look at the scientific, technological, engineering and mathematical foundations of rocketry to provide exciting classroom opportunities for authentic hands-on experimentation. Rockets have formed the basis of space exploration. Extensive teachers' notes, guidance and lesson plans contained in this…

  • star rating 5/5
  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Teacher guidance
Science and Engineering on the Moon Challenge. An engineering teacher guidance resource
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Science and Engineering on the Moon Challenge

These NASA materials describe hands-on science and engineering challenges for students, using space exploration as an engaging context. The activities are related to NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and NASA's Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite missions. Students design and build: • an air-powered…

  • star rating 4/5
  • Publication year: 2000 - 2009
  • Teacher guidance

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