Resources by National STEM Learning Centre and Network

Making a Mocktail

This activity aims to engage learners because of its connection to everyday life and the mathematical ideas of measurement and ratio underpin work in vocational areas such as Hairdressing when mixing hair dye and Construction when mixing concrete. This activity requires students to understand and use common...

Managing scientific data

Allyson is a Knowledge Engineer, helping scientists to share their research fairly, accessibly, and openly. In this Discover STEM video, Allyson talks about how computing enables scientists to manage their data and share it easily with other scientists and the scientific community.

Allyson has contributed...

Mass Spectroscopy *suitable for home teaching*

This resource looks at how cutting edge science is being used to answer archaeological questions, as well as solving present day problems, such as the identification of meat in processed foods. Analysis of mitochondrial DNA was performed, at the University of York, on samples from skeletal remains unearthed by the...

Mathematics and Science Departments Working Collaboratively

Cross-curricular work can be incredibly powerful, both in terms of student outcomes and staff Continuing Professional Development. However, it is easy to contemplate, but far more difficult to deliver. Effective planning is the key. At King James’s School, near Huddersfield, members of the mathematics and science...

Maths Matters at Work

This activity supports learners to become aware of some of the mathematics they might use in their vocational specialism, reflect on their confidence level about these areas of mathematics and to make plans for developing their mathematical skills. Students fill in a Maths Matters at Work template to show...

Measuring impact and recognition - Jodie Hendry

This video has been created to support the online CPD course 'Running STEM Clubs Online' GO100.

Jodie Hendry is a STEM Club leader and chemistry teacher at St Andrew's Secondary School​. In...

Measuring speed

Purpose: Finding the speed of an object is a fundamental step in understanding the relationships between forces, acceleration and motion. Practical measurement of speed in a classroom can be challenging as methods employed can be complex and time consuming. Using the camera function in a mobile computer (smart...

Microbit and Ship Monitoring

The RRS Sir David Attenborough is the new research vessel that will operate in many hostile conditions whilst carrying out scientific investigations. The ship has 6 degrees of motion – heave, roll, pitch, surge, sway and yaw. The RRS Sir David Attenborough has 2 motion reference units which monitor all of these all...

Microscopy

Purpose: Younger students often have considerable difficulty in making scientific observations when using a microscope. The nature of microscopy makes it challenging for teachers to be sure that students are observing the intended image. Using a mobile device to photograph an image through a microscope can be used...

Microscopy

Simon Quinnell demonstrates how to use a microscope and how to focus an image.