PROGRAMMES & ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS & TEACHERS
IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS MANAGED BY OR ACCESSIBLE VIA SETPOINT
BY CONTACTING 01438 755075
Construction Skills Y7 upwards
Construction Skills have a variety of ‘off the shelf’ activities that can be run by teachers and/or engineers. For example at KS3 the Rapid Response Challenge uses a Hurricane to simulate the work of engineers after a natural disaster. It is a full or ½ day activity for up to 200 students. Also a planning exercise called Morrison City and a design & build activity called Lego Towers. Both of these take 1-1.5 hours. Projects appropriate for key stage 4 and 5 are available.
Date: You ChooseCost: Free (except consumables)
CREST (CReativity in Science and Technology) Awards Y7 upwards
Looking to raise achievement through scientific enquiry? Development of enterprise? Re-motivation of students after SATS? Innovation in design and making? CREST gives experience of portfolio building plus it rewards work through a formal certification without an exam. Links with industry and higher education, arranged by the SETPOINT, ensure students explore real scientific, engineering and technological problems. The CREST Award is unique because it provides a work related dimension through mentors. The Award is available at three levels (Bronze, Silver and Gold), which equate broadly to KS3, KS4 and KS5. Recognised by DCSF, CREST Awards can be obtained through other schemes with the benefit of providing formal accreditation which is sought by industry and universities. Hundreds of project ideas and curriculum links on the website: www.the-ba.net Date: You Choose Cost: £4 Bronze, £8 Silver, £15 Gold
CREST in a Day BRONZE Y7 upwards
Looking for a way to allow a large number of students, maybe an entire year group, to achieve a nationally recognised science and technology award? We have three ways in which your school can utilise a collapsed timetable day to enhance investigative, problem-solving and team-working skills and gain a Bronze CREST award. The three ways are:
•You and your colleagues devise, develop and deliver a day of practical activities, with SETPOINT Herts attending on the day in a supporting role. The activities may be entirely of your own design, or you may develop project ideas from the BA website (www.the-ba.net)
•An external organisation works with you to deliver a day of practical activities for your students, usually based around a theme, with SETPOINT Herts attending on the day in a supporting role. Currently BP and Three Valleys Water offer such activities.
•SETPOINT Herts can provide a carousel of practical activities with your students participating in each activity in rotation. You and your colleagues will be present to assess the work of your students and determine those eligible for a CREST award.
Whichever model you decide is right for you and your students, we will support and guide you through the planning process to ensure a successful outcome for the day. Date: You ChooseCost of Award: £4 per student
Currys Challenge Y9 upwards
Bringing enterprise into technology. A max of 60 students spend a day working for DSGi. DSG International plc owns Currys, and PC World chains and they are looking for the next generation of product to put in their stores.The winning team will get to see their design mocked up into a prototype. Plus there are cash prizes for the winning school, and teams. The competition is open to Year 9 and above.
Engineering Education Scheme Y12 Students
The aim of the EES is to give students of high ability the opportunity to experience engineering. A team of 4 students work with an engineer who puts forward a real industrial problem that needs solving. Many are so successful that the company puts the solution into use. The structure includes company visits, a project management training day, a 3 day university residential workshop and a celebration and assessment day. The majority of students gain a CREST Award at Gold level. Date: Sept-April Cost: FREE to students Contact: Andrew Bullen: EES 01707 393323 Email: a.bullen@thescheme.org.uk
Express Yourself
This event is a showcase for students who have been working on a project as part of their school work, an after school club, or through CREST Awards. The day gives students the opportunity to display their work and present in public, discussing their work with other students, professional scientists, engineers and young phD researchers. The day gives students a wonderful opportunity to develop communication skills, self-confidence and to feel valued and successful. We aim for a memorable day to inspire students to study Science and Technology through to KS5, University and beyond. Cash prizes are available plus media coverage for your school. There is an opportunity to be selected for the National Celebration of students’ achievement called the UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair. Event Date: JulyCost: FREE
Exscitec Masterclasses in Science, Engineeringand Technology Y12 Students
This is a two week experience of being a student at a university, meeting and working with people like themselves. Students experience a research environment and work in teams on challenges set to show the excitement and diversity of engineering. Students have a mentor who is an engineer. Date: VariousCost: FREE
Fun Maths Roadshow Y6 Upwards
Puzzles that keep the interest of students for an hour. For all ages and abilities, boxes of 50 puzzles are available for loan. Used by other schools for KS2/3 liaison, 6th form induction & curriculum enrichment days.
Date: You chooseCost: Free
Headstart - Engineering Taster Courses Y12 Students
Offers students the opportunity to visit an engineering department of a University to find out what it would be like study engineering. During the residential week you will undertake practical engineering projects, attend lectures, seminars and the students’ union and receive careers advice. Past students have said “…the course gave me a thorough insight into all aspects of engineering……it was great fun…….”
Date: June/JulyCost: £150-£170
Innovation Park – Visit to BRE (Building Research Establishment) Y7 upwards
Using the fantastic buildings located on BRE’s unique Innovation Park, Garston, near Watford, they are able to demonstrate to student’s; sustainability in action.
Our programme will cover:
•Environmental Change
•Sustainability
•Renewable energy
The BRE programme will be delivered by Science & Engineering Ambassadors, using a combination of presentations, investigative tours of the buildings providing an opportunity to see renewable technologies in action followed by a facilitated group discussion.
Date: date of you choice Cost: Free Contact: Helen Ball, BRE 01923 664303 Email: education@bre.co.uk
NSEW Lectures for Students and Teachers Y10 upwards
National Science and Engineering Week – 6-15 March 2009
You will receive a flyer advertising this at the beginning of the year 2009. The flyer will inform you of lecturers available in NSEW and you will be prompted, by e-mail, to choose the date and lecture you would like.
Date: 6-15 March 2009Cost: Free
Nuffield Science Bursaries Y12 students
Offers a payment of £75 per week to students. Students are offered a chance to work in research alongside a scientist or engineer for 4-6 weeks in the summer holidays. It is a very high quality work placement for students, in an area of science or technology that interests them. Students are given a piece of research to complete and are offered induction, training and a celebration of achievement. Students can gain a CREST Award at Gold level. Date: July/August Bursary: £75/week
Robotics – Mission to Mars Y7 upwards
This workshop involves one class (up to 36 students) for a whole day. The challenge is a Search and Rescue Mission on Mars. The day gives small teams of students the chance to use Lego Mindstorms software to programme a robot they have built. At the end of the day, each team has 2 minutes to demonstrate what their robot can do on the Challenge Mat.
Date: You choose Cost: £225 inc travel per class
Salters’ Chemistry Club Y7 upwards
Wishing to run a club for budding chemists? Salters provides a guidance booklet for teachers and a start-up grant. A day called a ‘Festival of Chemistry’ is held at the Universities around the UK every other year. There are prizes to be gained for your department. Date: Biannual FestivalCost: None – grantof £100 available Contact: Salters 0207 588 5216 Website: www.salters.co.uk/club
Science and Engineering Clubs Y7 upwards
SETPOINT can give you help with every aspect of setting up and running a science, engineering or technology club at your school. Students can gain creativity awards (CREST) for their work. Club members are invited to Express Yourself conference in July Date: OngoingCost: Free
Science Network Group Teachers
Forum for sharing and learning by email. For those interested in relating Science to world of work. It is also a forum for sharing ideas and successful practice. Teachers in turn are requested to share stuff departmental meetings and to encourage participation in curriculum enrichment activity Date: OngoingCost: Free Email: s.allenby@setpointherts.org.uk to become a member of this group.
Science and Engineering Ambassadors (SEAS) Y7 upwards
Almost 400 Scientists and Engineers are trained and ready to support your curriculum. Examples of how they have been used are: running Work Related Learning activities, mock interviews, electronics coursework, sixth form conferences and giving talks.
Science and Engineering Expertise Help Line – By email: seas@setpointherts.org.uk Over 100 scientists and engineers can respond to questions from students and teachers. A simple e-mail request will gain you access to a specialist in the problem area. Your questions will be routed to the appropriate expert, ensuring that the response is timely and relevant and that the scheme is at all times secure for students. Send your requests and questions. Speakers; Available on a range of science and engineering topics. All speakers have been trained and are practised in talking to teenagers. Ask for list of titles available. Date: OngoingCost: Often Free or Expenses only
Technology Network Group Teachers
Forum for sharing and learning by email. For those interested in relating Technology to world of work. It is also a forum for sharing ideas and successful practice. Teachers in turn are requested to share stuff departmental meetings and to encourage participation in curriculum enrichment activity Date: OngoingCost: Free Contact: SETPOINT 01438 755075 Email: s.allenby@setpointherts.org.uk to become a member of this group.
Technology Tournaments – Rotary Y8 upwards
You are invited to select a number of teams of 4 students to participate in a Tournament Day pitting their ideas against teams from local schools. All teams are asked to complete an open-ended technical project involving design, construction and testing. Awards and certificates are available for the most successful teams. Date: March Cost: Free
UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair Y7-13 Students
The 2009 UK YSEF is a collaboration between many science and engineering institutions led by the BA and Young Engineers with support from the ETB (Engineering Technology Board). The fair brings together outstanding projects by young people aged 11 - 19 across all STEM subjects.
Students can enter their projects through the BA CREST Scheme (including associated schemes e.g. Nuffield, EES etc.) OR the Young Engineer for Britain scheme OR the new National Science Competition.
T
he UK YSEF event will comprise the national celebrations for the CREST and Young Engineers schemes as well as interactive exhibits, demonstrations and shows for visiting school groups. The new National Science Competition’s final will also be held at the Fair.
Applications for CREST and the National Science Competition are available online from the end of September until the end of November. Please go to www.the-ba.net/sciencefair for more information about both entry forms. Students selected present their work at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre to invited guests. Prestigious awards which involve international travel and large cash sums are on offer. Several Nuffield Student Bursars have won awards in previous years.
Date of Event: March Cost: Free Contact The BA on: 0870 770 7101 or goto www.the-ba.net Entries:December
Young Engineers’ Clubs Y7 upwards
The national network of Young Engineers’ clubs in schools provides a framework for pupils to become actively involved in the world of engineering, science and technology. The structure creates an environment in which pupils can extend and enhance their curriculum work or try out new ideas of their own. Students can work as individuals or as teams, developing an understanding of engineering, industry and enterprise. Work can be entered for a range of competitions. Date: Ongoing Cost: Freeor Website: www.youngeng.org
Young Enterprise with CREST Awards Y10 upwards
Opportunity for Young Enterprise Achievers to gain a Silver Creativity (CREST) Award alongside their Young Enterprise Company work if they develop and produce a product using science, technology or engineering skills. Date: You choose Cost: £8 per student
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