Resources by National STEM Learning Centre and Network

What have we learnt from CPD that is collaborative in nature? Findings and implications from the Action Research for Physics programme

This paper, published in 2012, summarises...

What organisms live in the Arctic?

What do different animals in the arctic regions eat? Do all animals eat similar things?

In this activity, children demonstrate their learning about Arctic organisms by constructing a mobile to show either a food chain, or for more advanced children, a food web.They will also be introduced to the work of...

Why is it important to use scientific words correctly?

Allyson is a Knowledge Engineer who helps scientists share their research fairly, accessibly, and openly. In this video,she talks about why it’s important that scientists use the same words when describing their work. She gives an example of how easy it is to misunderstand someone when they describe something to...

Wireless sensors

Purpose: The use of sensors to measure variables in practical science activities has long been linked to the use of data loggers. This is no longer the case. Free software apps on mobile devices can link directly to one or more wireless enabled sensors. This significantly reduces cost and complexity, whilst...

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World Pole Climbing Championships: Track vs Tree Challenge

On Saturday 20 September 2014, during the final day of the Husqvarna World Pole Climbing Championships, England’s Commonwealth Games and European sprint star Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, took part in a unique 100m vs 25m race against Grant Gallier, the world 25m pole climbing champion. Harry ran 100m on a specially laid...