Paul develops infrared telescopes to observe galaxies.  The technology has also been adapted to diagnose cancer by looking at chemical signatures in the human body.  He emphasises the importance of problem solving and programming skills to work in his role. 

There are two cuts of the video – one aimed at...

In this resource students measure lengths from scale drawings then use ratio scales to find the actual lengths.

The resource is part of the Nuffield Maths Level 1 Foundation resource collection.

In this resource students complete data tables, then draw, read and interpret linear graphs where the intercept on the y axis is not zero. Interpretation includes finding where two linear graphs meet. The last part requires student access to a spreadsheet.

The resource is part of the Nuffield Maths Level 1...

Portia works with other scientists and engineers to work on systems that will go into space.  She explains how she is working on a project to build a robotic arm to work on samples from Mars.  Portia studied Physics and then Space Engineering at university. 

There are two cuts of the video – one aimed at...

Produced by the Nuffield Foundation in partnership with the Society of Biology, Royal Society of Chemistry, and Institute of physics, these resources aim to support science classroom practitioners at secondary level. Practical Work for Learning comprises a set of resources exemplifying three different pedagogical...

These resources aim to support teachers who wish to carry out an action research project in the classroom to improve practice.

This very successful citizen science project is run annually by the RSPB. It is an ideal opportunity for pupils of all ages to identify different bird species and count the numbers they see in the school grounds. Details about the competition and the RSPB supporting materials can be found...

This resource contains a worksheet, bingo cards and matching cards to give learners practice in simplifying ratios.

The resource is part of the Nuffield Maths Level 1 Foundation resource collection.

This series of videos, named Recollections, shows how Werner von Siemens, who had an inventive mind and a knack for new technology, went from being a soldier to building a global corporation. It is a good example of how careers can change dramatically and persistence has its rewards.

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Part of the Educational research in STEM subjects collection, this is collection of research papers and reviews of best practice in the STEM subjects.

The...

Part of the Educational research in STEM subjects collection, this is a collection of academic research looking at CPD, retention and...

Part of the Educational research in STEM subjects main collection, this is a collection of academic research looking at assessment in STEM subjects. 

Part of the Educational research in STEM subjects collection, this is a collection of academic research looking at careers in STEM subjects, including students attitudes towards STEM careers.

Part of the Educational research in STEM subjects main collection, this is a collection of academic research looking at curriculum models in STEM subjects. 

Published in June 2013, this report from the  National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) sets out the findings from a review of Myscience’s (STEM Learning) partnership activity with school groups. The aim of the study was to identify any opportunities that exist, and the changes and challenges that are...