February 14, 2012
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This news article sould be used with the Electric Transport Context on STEM Central.
How do you get more power out of an electric car than its main battery pack can deliver? Simple, turn the car’s very bodywork into a battery, extract power from every bounce of its suspension system and, while you’re at it, suck energy from the road surface too.
February 10, 2012
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Looking for a new idea to enrich the STEM Central water context?
A trickling burn, a flooded street, a horse’s trough or a grand Scottish loch – no matter what comes to mind when you think of water the Water Works competition wants your photographs.
The James Hutton Institute via the Centre of Expertise for Waters are running a year long competition aimed at raising awareness of water and water-related issues across both primary and secondary ages. The competition, with monthly prizes, aims to encourage learners to think about the natural environment and make the link between CfE curriculum areas Sciences, Technologies and Expressive Arts. The competition page gives background on the competition and entry instructions.
February 10, 2012
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This article may be used in relation to the STEM Central Electric Transport Context.
Ever wondered what it takes to turn a car taken off the production line into a competition car capable of challenging for the British Rally Championship? It’s a huge task! Read this article to find out more.
February 9, 2012
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Yesterday (08/02/12), I visited the University of Aberdeen to complete a Technologies workshop with BEd3 & PGDE students. We began by discussing the misconceptions surrounding Technologies within Curriculum for Excellence, and spent the rest of the time looking at draft second level learning journeys for STEM Central. The students thought the website was easy to use, they liked how there were suggested learning intentions and success criteria and also felt that there was lots of ideas that they could adapt to their own lesson planning.
You can find the presentation here. (Glow log in required)
We ended by looking at some of the other resources available from Education Scotland to help with teaching Technologies:
Technologies Staffroom (Glow log in required)
Glow Science (Glow log in required)
February 5, 2012
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This Magazine Website could be used in relation to the Electric Transport Context.
This website will take you to a free weekly emagazine dedicated to the world of rallying, featuring the latest news, event previews and reviews, as well as in-depth articles from writers around the world and award-winning photography.
February 3, 2012
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This blog could be used in connection with the Electric Transport Context.
The Project eRally blog, initiated by former British Rally Championship competitors to bring about a radical change in the perception of electric vehicles by showcasing clean technology through motorsport.
February 2, 2012
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School teams from Dundee, Perth and Angus attended The University of Dundee on Tuesday 24th January to compete in the Go4SET Dundee Celebration and Assessment Day (CAD). The judges decided Harris Academy were the winners of the Best Overall Project Award for their outstanding work on the use of biomass as a source of renewable energy and were presented with a trophy and a cheque for £250 by Joe Fitzpatrick MSP. The team will now go forward to the Go4SET Scottish Final which will be held in the Scottish Parliament in May
The Go4SET biomass project began at the launch event in September 2011 and the teams of six 12 to 14 year olds (S2) continued to work with their teacher and mentors from industry on the challenging 10-week project. They were tasked to research a biomass fuelled renewable electricity and heat plant for their school and provide a written report on their findings, produce a model and display these at the celebration event.
At the event the students demonstrated their individual projects and models to a group of assessors and discussed their projects with guests attending the event. The other award winners at the event were Montrose Academy who won the Innovation Award with a cheque for £100 and Braeview Academy who won the Students Choice Award.
Harris Academy were supported by Axeon during the project and Lawrence Berns, CEO of Axeon, commented “I’m delighted that the students we mentored have done so well. “Clearly they have gained useful insights and experience and their enthusiasm for technology bodes well for the future of engineering. We congratulate them and wish them well for the Scottish finals.”
Joe Fitzpatrick MSP presented the awards at the event and commented “It was a pleasure to meet the students today and to learn of their work during their projects. The tremendous enthusiasm of young people for renewable energy technology and their awareness of the environment is hugely encouraging. “The Scottish Government has set world-leading climate change targets and it is the enthusiasm of young Scots which will help ensure these are achieved.
Duncan McSporran, EDT Director for Scotland commented “This dynamic and innovative curriculum based programme has proved to significantly change the perception of young people on careers and opportunities within science and engineering industries.”
February 2, 2012
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If you’ve been working with the STEM Central contexts, or perhaps want to find out more about potential careers in the Oil and Gas industry for advising learners, OPITO’s new careers website www.myoilandgascareer.com has arrived at the right time. The site is a one-stop-shop for information on careers within the oil and gas industry.
Myoilandgascareer.com is aimed at anyone looking to find out more about entry routes into the sector and details the breadth of careers available. As well as providing information on training and development; the site offers a range of education tools as well as an ‘ask a professional page’ which allows users to post a question to be answered by an industry representative within 5 working days. Filmed case studies focussing on what it’s really like to work in oil and gas (both onshore and offshore) are provided by industry employees – ensuring the site is informed by those who have first-hand experience of working in the sector.
The ‘Future First Survey’ shows 60% of young people choose career advice, work experience or employment skills as issues the education sector should focus on to better prepare students for future careers. This illustrates the vital service myoilandgascareer.com will play in opening up the wealth of opportunities available to young job seekers.
If you are keen to help learners explore their future and plan pathways into oil and gas, or to enhance your understanding of the STEM careers on offer in this industry, why not begin the journey at www.myoilandgascareer.com .
February 1, 2012
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Interested in the Bioengineering context on STEM Central? This exciting new context coming soon on STEM Central is aimed at third and fourth level. However, it doesn’t mean you can’t work with the ideas with your second level learners.
Perhaps you’re planning to use the Generation Science outreach workshop Make a Move: The Body Unlocked for your primary 4-7 learners?
Have a look around the STEM Central Bioengineering context for video clips and interactives: inspiration on embedding STEM in your curriculum.
February 1, 2012
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Yesterday (31/01/12), I visited the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) in Ayr to complete a Technologies workshop with BEd4. We began by discussing the misconceptions surrounding Technologies within Curriculum for Excellence, and spent the rest of the time looking at draft second level learning journeys for STEM Central. The students thought the website was easy to use, and the available ideas on the website made it easy to plan a lesson.
You can find the presentation here. (Glow log in required)
We ended by looking at some of the other resources available from Education Scotland to help with teaching Technologies:
Technologies Staffroom (Glow log in required)
Glow Science (Glow log in required)
