January 8, 2012
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Nuffield STEM Futures website includes ideas and materials which could be used in conjunction with the STEM Central Electric Cars context for learning.
In the project, learners explored their relationship with cars and discussed how this will change in the future. Is there a future without car ownership?
January 7, 2012
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Partners, IEEE, have shared with us support materials which could be used in conjunction with the STEM Central Electric Transport context for learning. This could be used as part of the Circuits Learning Journey.
These circuit activities encourage learners to test different circuit designs through the use of low voltage light bulbs, buzzers and switches. Learners work in teams to design the circuits, and then build examples of the different circuits using the selected equipment. The groups can then compare results and discuss findings.
January 6, 2012
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F1 in Schools founding partners Denford, BAE SYSTEMS and Jaguar are working together to produce an exciting educational experience for students and teachers alike, challenging negative stereotypes associated with engineering in a fun and positive way. F1 in Schools is a not-for-profit company with the aim of raising the profile of engineering as a career through the CAD/CAM Design Challenge. Students are given a brief to design a model CO2 powered F1 Car of the future using a CAD package such as Solid Edge. The teams compete regionally to win a place at the national final. Overall winners of the championship season go on to represent the UK and compete at the F1 in Schools World Championships.
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January 5, 2012
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This BBC Class Clips video looks at the design process behind a sustainable housing development in Sweden. Bo01 in Malmo, Sweden, is an experimental, forward-thinking housing community in a regenerated harbour area. It focuses on sustainability and cutting edge design.
The video could be used with the STEM Central Energy saving house context.
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January 5, 2012
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These instructions describe how to build a model dam and could be used in relation to the STEM Central Water Context.
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December 23, 2011
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This news article about the White Cart Water Flood Prevention Scheme in Glasgow could be used in relation to the STEM Central Water Context.
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December 23, 2011
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Partners, Chemical Industry Education Centre, have shared with us support materials which could be used in conjunction with the STEM Central Renewables context for learning.
The activities provide practical opportunities for learners to consider the use of plant material (biomass) as a solution to some of our requirements for energy, to address the problems that use of these materials can pose and to begin thinking about other applications for plant derivatives.
December 22, 2011
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This CBBC Newsround article could be used in relation to the STEM Central Renewables Context.
Every home in Britain could be powered by wind farms within the next 12 years if government plans get the go ahead. To read the article click here.
December 21, 2011
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Residents in a Perth and Kinross village have questioned why a new flood prevention scheme in the area failed its first proper test. This article could be used in relation to the STEM Central Water Context.
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December 20, 2011
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This video clip could be used in relation to the STEM Central energy-saving house context.
Combining local knowledge with new techniques has been key when adapting Maasai homes to more permanent structures.
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