Join the Academy9 Sustainable Solutions Challenge, kicking off on the 6th of January 2025! Are you ready to inspire the next generation of innovators and problem-solvers? Academy9 is thrilled to announce the launch of our annual Sustainable Solutions Challenge – a dynamic STEM competition. This exciting 10-week programme offers young minds the opportunity to dive into the world of sustainable engineering and make a real impact on their communities. What
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At Academy9 we are constantly seeking innovative ways to help prepare young people for life beyond the classroom. In today’s rapidly evolving world, equipping the next generation of workforce with the right skills and knowledge is more crucial than ever. That’s why we’re excited to introduce Academy9’s comprehensive online Next Steps resource, designed specifically to help senior school pupils in Scotland navigate their next steps after school. What is Academy9’s
Are you someone who loves the great outdoors, marvels at the earth’s natural wonders, and enjoys problem-solving? If so, have you ever considered a career in geology, particularly in the field of highways construction? While often overlooked, the world of roads construction relies heavily on the expertise of geologists to ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation networks. The Ground Beneath Your Feet: The Role of Geologists in Road Construction Geologists
“Think Innovatively, Think Sustainability” Overview of Roads of the Future Competition This annual activity run by Transport Scotland’s Academy9 educational programme challenges pupils to design their own sustainable road in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Their designs are judged by sustainability experts currently working on the A9 Dualling programme. The challenge is teacher- led and supported by a sustainability mentor assigned to each participating school. Resources
Last week we brought the careers of a geologist, ecologist and engineer to life when visiting 60 P6 pupils from Pitlochry Primary and Breadalbane Academy, to deliver Academy9’s Roadshow event. By learning from those directly involved in these roles on a live infrastructure project on their doorstep, pupils get a first-hand experience of some of the tasks these people undertake on their day to day jobs. Ecology During our Ecologists
The Academy9 team recently hosted another one of our flagship Apprenticeship Academy events, which saw nearly 40 S2 pupils from both Grantown Grammar and Kingussie High schools come together from three days of STEM learning and team building, which culminated in a mega, bridge building challenge. Hosted at Grantown Grammar School this year, here’s what we got up to: Day One Day one consisted of a quiz on the local
As part of the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch, which takes place at the end of January each year, the Academy9 team headed to primary schools in Newtonmore, Kingussie, Pitlochry and Aberfeldy to work with P3s on the topic of the great wildlife on their doorsteps. In the Early Birds session, pupils learned about the range of birds in the Highlands through three interactive tasks. Ecologists, Joanna & Amy introduced the
Maybe you are thinking about STEM volunteering but are not sure what it might be like? Let’s face it not everyone enjoyed school. You may feel you are not sure what you could teach young people? The thought of returning to a classroom as facilitator, instead of a pupil, might feel like a big step. At Academy9 we are successfully helping STEM volunteers take that step. At our recent Town
In the UK our weather never fails to be changeable and our current cold snap is no exception. To link the current weather in with your lesson planning, we wanted to share our new Winter Roads resources. Developed in line with Second and Third level Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) outcomes, we have created a series of short lessons within the context of winter road conditions. With clear learning intentions, success
This month the Academy9 Team worked with S1 pupils at Grantown Grammar School for a STEM challenge like no other – designing a sustainable town as part of our annual Town Planning event! Pupils worked in small groups over two weeks, to plan and design a sustainable town that they presented to a team of Academy9 judges. All aspects of the town had to be considered, such as: transport links;
