Life on the River. Teachers in Wales Only.NW042

FOR TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY:From the water cycle to animal adaptations, the secret life of brown trout to how to build an otter holt this webinar will focus on the Rivers Dee and Taff but all the activities shared could be used to learn more about any river in Wales or beyond. Cross-curricular in content, this session...

Peat is neat. Teachers in Wales onlyNW706

FOR TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY:A virtual course to celebrate World Wetlands Day, to help you learn on, learn about and learn for these ancient landscapes. Full of cross-curricular activity ideas and information which will help your learners understand their ‘cynefin’ and get them enthused about these fragile,...

Sustainable futures – how algae is helping to decarbonise industryNW238

A day to explore the role of chemistry in nickel refining and to discover how Vale’s Clydach Nickel Refinery (‘The Mond’) is embracing modern technologies to support sustainability.

Teachers in Wales only: Incredible oceans: how to use the oceans as a science topicNW045

TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY: A one day, face to face course looking at our incredible oceans and how to use the oceans as a science topic.Practicals will include:Ocean circulation (density)Fish dissection (anatomy + adaptations)Hagfish hydrogels (material science applications)Bioluminescence (chemical reactions)Seaweed...

The Welsh physics teachers conference - Brecon 2022NW237

FOR TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY:The day will involve key note talks and a choice of highly engaging workshops. Teachers will be asked to register for workshops directly with the Institute of Physics. Technicians attending will have a bespoke programme. Suitable for secondary Physics teachers and technicians.Morning...

Wales only. Boosting your confidence in teaching KS3 ChemistryNW232

For secondary teachers in Wales only:This course is designed to help non-specialists who are teaching chemistry topics in science at Key Stage 3.  It will increase confidence in teachers’ own chemistry subject knowledge, and present ideas for teaching key concepts. o The course will look at practical...

Wales only. creative teachers (secondary):creative learnersNW231

    WALES ONLY: For Secondary Teachers and Science subject leaders in schools.A 2 day course that develops teachers’ creativity in science teaching and explores effective thematic approaches to teaching science.

Wales only: boosting your confidence in teaching ks3 physicsNW230

FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY:This one day, face to face course is designed to help non-specialists who are teaching physics to increase confidence in their own physics subject knowledge, as well as providing a range of ideas for how to teach topics with pupils. The course will unpick key concepts and provide...

Finding the Fun in the Fundamentals of Science in the WAU - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN035

As part of a tailored three-day course for KS2 teachers, specific science topics ranging from electricity to the human body will be covered in an interactive and fun way. Teachers will attend two in person sessions (day 1 and 3) where they will receive access to a range of resources, activity ideas and helpful tips....

Assessing learning and development in the outdoors (Teachers in Wales only)NW027

 This one-day course will look at different ways to assess learning and development in the outdoors, including the wider benefits of health and increased physical activity.  Any enquiries, please email Wales Administrator: joss@techniquest.org

Cutting edge psychologyNW506

Join psychologists from Cardiff University to learn more about the latest advances in the fast-moving field of psychology research. Bring cutting-edge research into your secondary classroom following a day filled with expert talks and interactive sessions!The day will include;a visit to the brand new Development...

Effective leadership in scienceNW224

Develop a toolbox of leadership ideas, which you will be able to draw on immediately and in the future to help you maximise the impact you can have in your role as a science leader in school.You will explore how leaders can:create a vision for science teaching and learning that will motivate your teamgrow and bring...

From raindrop to kettleNW226

This one day course will provide practitioners with the skills and knowledge to teach elements of the ICT, numeracy, literacy, ESDGC, science, history and geography curricula using the Rivers Dee and Tryweryn as examples.Topics covered will include river systems, water resource management, flooding and man’s...

From raindrop to kettle (teachers in Wales only)NW026

This one day course will provide practitioners with the skills and knowledge to teach elements of the ICT, numeracy, literacy, ESDGC, science, history and geography curricula using the Rivers Dee and Tryweryn as examples.Topics covered will include river systems, water resource management, flooding and man’s...

How to run the comet chasers project - NB: invitation only and teachers in Wales onlyNW227