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I'm a Scientist, Stay at home - register now!
I’m a Scientist, Stay at home helps young people connect with scientists.
Young people can:
- Chat with real scientists and with each other, in up-to-60-minute real time text-based chats
- Ask any questions they like to the scientists
- Vote for their favourite scientist of the week
The online activity is running until July 2020 with daily programmes, Monday to Friday.
It all happens online. It’s safe and secure. It’s free to take part.
All details here.
IOP North Wales Physics Teachers’ Conference 13th—16th July 2020
Open to anyone with an interest in Physics teaching
Sessions include:
- ABC of The Big Bang
- Stars and Planets
- Physics Mentoring Project
- Maths in Physics
- Cognitive Load Theory
- Virtual Physics Laboratory
- Useful Ideas from Physics Education
For more details and booking check the events page on Talkphysics here.
An Introduction to the STEM Ambassador Hub
We are running a number of online meetings for teachers to introduce the STEM Ambassador Programme in Wales. There will be an opportunity to join staff from See Science and STEM Ambassadors to find more about how the STEM Ambassador Hub can support and help your school during lockdown and beyond. STEM Ambassador input can help bring STEM subjects to life and demonstrate the value of STEM careers.
The remaining sessions are as follows...
Tuesday, July 7th 2pm. More details and booking here
Thursday, July 9th 2pm. More details and booking here
Tuesday, July 14th 2pm. More details and booking here
CREST Home Learning Projects
There is a new collection of CREST challenges and project ideas that have been selected from the CREST Resource Library to be used at home with parental support or set as teacher facilitated distance learning projects.
There are projects to suit every age and level, from Foundation to A level, on a wide range of STEM topics.
Primary activities have been written for non-science specialists so are suitable for use by teachers and parents alike.
At secondary level, each project brief has an overall challenge, ideas for getting started and resources you might need. Read the health and safety section carefully before you begin. Young people should create a plan for their project and a risk assessment before they begin any practical activity. You can use the CLEAPSS student safety sheets to help them.
Find a host of ideas here.
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See Science is committed to supporting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) delivery across the whole of Wales to all schools, FE colleges HE Institutions and community groups.
We offer a range of products and services that support the teaching and learning of STEM subjects in Wales within a real world context.
Workshops and Projects
See Science offer a variety of bilingual STEM workshops and CPD for schools and businesses which can be tailored to suit your individual needs – read more here.
Find out about the current projects See Science has initiated or is involved with here – and our previous projects here.
STEM Ambassador Hub Wales
See Science coordinate the STEM Ambassador Hub in Wales to help inspire young people about STEM.
We keep schools in Wales informed about high-quality activities that they can access to enrich and enhance the STEM curriculum and enable them to use a range of STEM Ambassadors, so that teachers can incorporate into their teaching exemplary links to the world of work.
Participating in the STEM Ambassador programme is easier than ever via the STEM Ambassador website, designed to put you in control of your STEM Ambassador experience.
How do I use the website to engage with STEM Ambassadors?
You can register and request a STEM Ambassador through the website whenever you want and wherever you are.
STEM Ambassadors are volunteers from a wide range of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) related jobs and disciplines across the UK. They offer their time and enthusiasm to help bring STEM subjects to life and demonstrate the value of them in life and careers.
Registering and requesting a STEM Ambassador via the website is quick and easy. You can access the website on your smartphone, tablet or PC whenever it's convenient.
CREST Awards
CREST is Britain’s largest national award scheme for project work in the STEM subjects - Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. CREST brings science to life by offering young people aged 11-19 opportunities to explore real world projects in an exciting and innovative way.
See Science is the Regional CREST Support Organisation (RCSO) Wales. We provide expert guidance throughout the CREST Awards scheme.
Read more about See Science and CREST here.
Resources, activities and providers
Follow these links for comprehensive lists of up-to-date resources, activities and external providers offering STEM-related activities or services.
Feedback
"The project has definitely strengthened transition links, made us consider teaching skills in different ways and equipped pupils with a stronger drive to pursue a career in science in the future. Many thanks all!! Please feel free to pilot any schemes on our family of schools in the future."
Read more feedback and testimonials about See Science's services and projects here.