The animation, from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, explores the different career paths available to young people interested in finding out more about the broad spectrum of jobs. It shows how students could apply their interests in things like cars, sport, aeroplanes and global energy sources to a career in...

A case study from Mathematics Matters which looks at how mathematics is applied in the animation industry. The computer animation industry relies on a steady stream of mathematics to produce the fantastic images found on our cinema and television screens. Advanced mathematics also fuels developments in other areas...

This Mathematics Matters case study looks at how mathematicians are aiding the fight against viruses. Many viruses have a symmetrical structure made from basic building blocks, and biologists have struggled to explain some of the more detailed shapes. Now mathematicians are using complex theories of symmetry to...

This Mathematics Matters case study looks at how mathematicians can help industry to manage their use of fluids. Many industrial processes involve the complex movement of fluids, but predicting fluid behaviour can often be difficult. Mathematical models of fluid flow can help to improve manufacturing efficiency and...

Discover the approach to Core Maths taken by the lead Core Maths teacher at St. Marylebone Church of England School. More than GCSE maths, the school recognises that the course provides a valuable opportunity for students to see how mathematics can be used in their future studies or careers, stating:

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STEM Learning secondary and FE magazine – autumn 2017

In this issue you can find out about the science behind fireworks. The magazine also features the following articles...

Scimorph is a Prototype Augmented Reality (AR) Character to promote engagement with science. Its target audience are Year Six students although useable across a much wider range. The resource can be used as a lesson introduction and to provoke discussion and exploration of scientific principles. It may also be...

Head STEAM, produced by TV and online production company 360Production, is an educational channel that aims to inspire students to become a future leader of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) industries. The short videos explore a variety of STEAM topics such as sound waves and frequencies, 3D...

This collection includes a set of resources which use the context of trees to help teach areas of mathematics and science.  They include:

• Using counting trees as an example of how to estimate populations
• articles from the popular Catalyst magazine about horse chestnut trees
• a Crest...

The Skills Builder Toolkit draws together the best thinking and experience around building essential skills from educators, employers and other skills-building organisations. It turns skills that can often seem hazy into a consistent set of eight transferable skills:

• Listening
• Speaking
...

These diagnostic questions and response activities (contained in the zip file) support students in being able to:

• Describe constellations of stars in the night sky.
• Describe the planets that can be seen with a telescope.
• Describe evidence that shows the Earth is shaped as a sphere and...

This STEM Learning...