Published in March 2013, this report from Babcock Research  focusses on the qualitative and quantitative impact the Science Learning Centre has on CPD for technicians.

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Designed for teachers and STEM Ambassadors, this guide to the James Webb Space Telescope contains sections on the design of the spacecraft and instruments, and the science objects of the mission.  Advice on which information is appropriate for primary and secondary level is included.

In this resource from the IET, pupils learn about density and materials, whilst creating their own density columns and making jingle bells dance. Using Christmas as the context for this STEM experiment, the activity provides detailed guidance and a maze puzzle extension activity.

This STEM resource gives young learners the opportunity to explore how engineering and science work together in the healthcare service. Students are challenged to work collaboratively to develop their curiosity and creativity through a series of fun and engaging activities. 

Published in July 2015, this report from the ISOS Partnership evaluates the implementation and impact of the third phase of the National Science Learning Network’s regional programme.

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This set of resources allows teachers to challenge students understanding through context set within Network Rail and UK Rail industry. They can be delivered as stand-alone activities to develop STEM skills or embedded within curriculum schemes of learning. 

A series of short, engaging activities that could be used in a STEM club. May also be used by students in the production of a science show.

Please note, the videos from physics.org mentioned in the pack are no longer available. However, each activity has clear, written instructions describing how they...

Published in September 2010, this summary of an online survey focusses on attempting to understand the factors relating to the retention of science teachers.

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This SMART conservation STEM activity combines design and technology, biology, geography and zoology to creating a technology enabled habitat for a zoo. The activity explores how technology can help animals survive and thrive in captivity,encouraging your pupils to garner greater respect for animals and their...

Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study tackles the theme of progression through STEM. From East Durham College, it highlights the strategies put in place to increase retention rates and success rates on the ‘Access to HE’ programme. This involved the development of a pre-Access...

Published in March 2015, this report from Dr Suzanne King evaluates the effectiveness of the Teacher Industrial Partners’ Scheme and highlights potential recommendations for the future.

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This paper from the May 2016 Using STEM Research Conference investigates the ways in which real world contexts can be used in D&T lessons, from local projects such as community gardening to global concerns such as climate change.

Author: Kay Stables

Published in August 2014, this is the final report of the three-year evaluation of the Triple Science Support Programme (TSSP) and the two year evaluation of Triple Science Networks (TSN).

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This resource provides a lesson plan and supporting resources that help Year 3 pupils to identify and describe the different parts of flowering plants. Children will revise previous plant knowledge and the session gives plenty of opportunities for practical learning and the meaningful application of mathematical...

This resource provides a lesson plan and supporting resources that help Year 3 pupils to design and conduct a survey and present their data in a pictogram. Through this session children are introduced to the idea of market research as a meaningful context for maths learning. This session is the third in a ten...