STEM CREW
STEM CREW is a digital education hub, created by the 1851 Trust, providing free teaching resources which link the world of sport to STEM subjects. The resources use the contexts of sailing, marathon running and Ultimate frisbee to cover topics in maths, physics, biology and design and technology for secondary aged students.
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Seagrass and photosynthesis
This resource takes a slightly different slant on how plants can help reduce the build up of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and thereby help prevent climate change. In the video Ben Ainslie, Olympic gold medallist and driver for the Great Britain SailGP Team, explains how seagrass can be used to reduce carbon...
Air resistance - INEOS 1:59 Challenge - Pacemaker formation challenge
This resource uses the context of long distance runner Eliud Kipchoge trying to be the first person to run a marathon under 2 hours, to look at air resistance. The video below is a good introduction to the challenge facing Eliud.
The presentation, which contains teacher notes, looks at the forces involved...
Zero days - Viruses, Bacteria, Funghi and Protists and how they spread
This resource uses the context of sports people staying healthy for as many days as possible, to look at various pathogens, how they can spread, and how their spread can be reduced. The concept of 'zero days' is used to explain why it is important that professional sports people do not become ill, so they can...
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Renewable and non-renewable energy resources
This resource uses the context of boats used in the America's cup sailing race to encourage students to think about the various types of energy resources, how they are used and the impact they have on the environment.
The resource consists of a sequence of two lessons. The first looks at the role of the...
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| Subject(s) | Design and technology, Mathematics, Science, Biology, Physics |
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| Age | 11-14, 14-16 |
| Published | 2010 to 2019 |
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| Direct URL | https://www.stem.org.uk/cxhbdo |
