Resources
Free Debate Kit
Should all drugs be banned in sport? Get this free kit from the people behind "I'm a scientist, get me out of here" and get debating.
Visit http://debate.imascientist.org.uk/
RSC Chemistry Resources
Follow this link to all of RSC's chemistry resources including Chemnet for pupils in KS5 and Talk Chemistry
Maths in Education and Industry
MEI is developing resources to support level 3 maths in engineering courses and the materials, although still beiung trialled, can be downloaded from
www.mei.org.uk/engineering_resources
Developed in conjunction with the Royal Academy of Engineering, there will be about 45 reosurces when finalised and they will always be free of charge.
I'm an Engineer - Get me out of here!
I'm an Engineer, Get me out of Here! is an engineering enrichment and engagement activity, funded by an Ingenious grant from the Royal Academy of Engineering. It's an X Factor-style competition for engineers, where students are the judges. Engineers and students talk online on this website. They both break down barriers, have fun and learn -but only the students get to vote.
To sign up for future events here's information for engineers and for teachers.
Practical Action - Free resources
Simple ideas that change lives forever
Practical Action is an international development charity with a difference. They work together with some of the world's poorest women, men and children, helping to tackle poverty in the developing world through the innovative use of technology. Practical Action is about bringing positive, lasting change to people's lives.
They have just release some excellent new STEM resources for schools, including:
- Global CREST Award Challenges
- Sustainable D&T Challenges
- STEM Careers poster and case studies
Wellcome Trust - In the Zone kits
Following the success of the Great Plant Hunt and Survival Rivals , The Wellcome Trust will send a free In the Zone kit to every UK school in early 2012. The kits will encourage young people to explore the physiology and psychology of exercise, movement, performance and rest through practical investigation.
The free kits will provide experimental equipment, teaching materials and resources to ensure you have everything you need to bring the science of the human body to life in your classroom. Each activity has been tailored to meet curriculum requirements for Science and PE for ages 4-19 years.
For primary schools
Brilliant Bodies (ages 4-5) - Investigate balance and find out about different parts of the body.
Stupendous Steppers (ages 5-7) - Explore how quick off the mark you are and how many steps you take to do different activities.
Myth Busters (ages 7-9) -Discover whether having longer legs helps you to jump farther.
Heart Beaters (ages 9-11) - Find out the effect exercise has on your body and what affects recovery.
For secondary schools and colleges
On Your Marks...Get Set...Breathe! (ages 11-14) - Discover how exercise affects your breath and your breathing rate.
From Strength to Strength (ages 14-16) - Explore the strength of your muscles and discover how they are used during movement.
I've Got the Power (ages 16-19) - Investigate how the cardiovascular system adapts during different exercise or sports
To sign up visit:
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Education-resources/Teaching-and-education/In-the-zone/WTVM051961.htm
Free science films
We have just discovered these great 3-minute science films, made by Twig:- Made for teachers at KS2, KS3 and GCSE - not just outdated programme clips
- With keyword search and curriculum links
- Researched and written by academics, producers and scientists
- Supported by teaching & learning packs with diagrams and quizzes
- Bringing science to life with stunning visuals, music and clear graphics
- The new indispensable resource for teaching all four-science disciplines: Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences
QinetiQ launch Resources for Schools
As part of their coursework, some students are tasked with conducting an in-depth study of a business. QinetiQ, who run the MoD site at Shoeburyness, are often asked by teachers if they can supply study materials and information about QinetiQ for this purpose.
To answer this they have provided a library of documents and media files that we think students will find useful and interesting. The documents inlcude staff profiles, an overview of the site and a timeline.
If you can't find what you're looking for, please contact Qinteiq