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GCSE Physics questions in Context
These resources will help students apply their physics knowledge and understanding, by giving them the opportunity to practice responding to questions set in unfamiliar contexts. Network Rail has developed these question and answer banks to support students and teachers with applying some of the more challenging...
GPS
Satellite navigation is a key technology for today’s society, allowing for global navigation on land, at sea and in the air. The technology depends upon accurate atomic clocks, which help us...
Guidelines for requesting support from STEM Ambassadors
This document provides STEM Ambassador requestors with clear guidelines as to their responsibilities when using the STEM Ambassadors programme. Anyone requesting support from STEM Ambassadors should ensure that they have read and comply with these guidelines.
Happy city
Sydenham School for Girls met with three STEM Ambassadors while undertaking this very ambitious project which delivered on the basic modelling and ideas for planning a city. It aimed to develop materials ‘literacy’, set the foundation for good workshop practice and to develop independent thinking skills in...
HEaTED magazine - Autumn 2017/Spring 2018
In this issue of HEaTED magazine Jonathan Cresswell from the University of Exeter describes what you need to know about, and how to make the most of, The Apprenticeship Levy scheme.
HEaTED describes their support of the Technician Commitment and the work with the Science Council and the Gatsby Charitable...
HEaTED magazine - Spring/Summer 2017
In this issue of the HEaTED magazine John Ayers from Glasgow School of Arts focuses at the future of arts technicians and the development of professional registration for arts and media technicians and how this will affect the sector.
Jonathan Cresswell from the University of Exeter describes how embracing...
HEaTED magazine - Summer 2016
This first issue of the HEaTED magazine looks into how to train as a technician and a number of different careers paths leading into the profession. There is also an interview with a fine arts technician working in FE and HE education. The feature articles focus on the Athena SWAN Charter as a scheme to recognise...
Helping you meet the Gatsby Career Benchmarks
The Gatsby Career Benchmarks is a framework of eight guidelines about what makes the best careers provision in schools and colleges. This guide shows how you can use the range of STEM Learning...
How bras inspired the spacesuit
Dallas Campbell talks about how bras require engineering design to enable them to be both comfortable and supportive. He explains how a bra manufacturer was involved in the first designs of space suits for NASA.
How do they make movies 11-14
Have you ever wondered how to create movie magic, such as hideous monsters or incredible costumes? The secret to creating an amazing movie is just a few STEM Club lessons away. This programme investigates how you can use design and technology to master movie tricks, from creating your own prosthetic mask to...