Explorify in your classroom. Teachers in Wales only.NW049

For Teachers in Wales only: A half day course to introduce primary teachers the different resources on the Explorify website, a free digital resource for teaching primary science.  Explorify promotes scientific talk, vocabulary and reasoning skills in your classroom. Whether you are new to Explorify, or a...

How to use a science centre in your stem teaching. for teachers in wales only.NW043

A half day course to understand how science centres can enhance your STEM teaching.

Ideas to make foundation phase science fun and engaging. for teachers in Wales only.NW044

FOR TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY.The course will provide the opportunity to identify, then have a go at different experiments and demonstrations to enhance the science teaching across the curriculum.  We will look to show you how to make links to scientific topics within much broader themes such as The World We Live In...

Invited teachers only: Setting priorities for developmental science research at Cardiff University: a co-production with teachersNW046

INVITED PRIMARY TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY: A one day face to face course at Techniquest, setting priorities for developmental science research at Cardiff University: A co-production with teachers.Activity to include:Presentation of survey results – What research questions about teaching and learning in primary...

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.

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: 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

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...

KS3 Physics for non-specialistsNWX223

FOR TEACHERS IN WALES ONLY:This five hour web based course (over 4 days) is aimed at non-specialist teachers of physics at Key Stage 3.It will be facilitated as four separate webinars, with each  helping you develop your physics understanding, as well as providing you with teaching ideas to use in lessons.Each...

Language and literacy demands of secondary science - theory and practical strategiesNWX222

A virtual course communicating thoughts and ideas in scientific writing requires a subject specific vocabulary and a detailed understanding of how to express those ideas. Many students, including those with an excellent grasp of the knowledge of a particular area of science often struggle to;a) read and understand...