is September 2013 Issue Nationally coordinated by STEMNET Nationally coordinated by STEMNET
is Dear STEM Ambassador, We are delighted to bring you September s Inside STEM. With schools settling back into the new term following the summer holidays, there are plenty of opportunities and we hope you will find something of interest. There is a wide range of activities at both Primary and Secondary schools, and you can attend or support teacher CPD courses, and get involved with local science festivals. For more information and teacher/organiser contact details for any of the opportunities included in this issue, please e-mail: ambassadors@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk or call 01382 868608. Remember; Always keep us informed about activities you are planning to be involved with. This ensures you will be covered by STEMNET s insurance and will allow us to update your profile with the activity. In order to remain an active STEM Ambassador you must participate in at least one voluntary activity a year, although you are welcome to take part in more. Tell us what you thought of your experience. This will help us monitor and improve the programme, please complete this short evaluation. Finally, as a valued partner of Dundee Science Centre, we are delighted to offer FREE admission to 'approved' STEM Ambassadors, during standard admission times. Why not come along and see our new Myths & Monsters exhibition? If you would like to meet up with a member of the team whilst you are here, just email or call in advance. You could also consider letting Dundee Science Centre be your host for corporate or organisational awards ceremonies, or Christmas function this year. Dundee Science Centre can offer a distinctive, versatile and unique experience. Visit our website; www.dundeesciencecentre.org.uk/contents/venue or contact the events team to find out more; by e-mailing events@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk or by calling 01382 868603. We hope you will find an opportunity of interest, and look forward to hearing from you soon Kind regards, Julia Mackay STEM Programmes Manager Rebecca MacLennan Science Learning Officer STEM Programmes
isaberdeen and Aberdeenshire Science Advanced Higher Biology Support projects throughout the year Turriff Academy, Aberdeenshire throughout academic year Energy sources support a P7 class with their topic of renewable energy sources as part of their class eco pledge Portlethen Primary, Aberdeenshire current term Charlie and the Chocolate Factory deliver experiments with chocolate or sweets Walker Road Primary School, Aberdeenshire current term S1 Healthy Heart day Link Biology with Sports and Home Economics Turriff Academy, Aberdeenshire September Lab in a Lorry Great opportunity to do experimental science Banchory Academy, Aberdeenshire Monday 9 & Tuesday 10 September Ellon Academy, Aberdeenshire Wednesday 11, Thursday 12 & Friday 13 September Animates Support the delivery of workshops about exotic animals at TechFest Aberdeen - Monday 16 to Friday 20 September DNA Support teachers to deliver this topic for the National 5 course Turriff Academy, Aberdeenshire November Genetic Engineering Support teachers to deliver this topic for the National 5 course Turriff Academy, Aberdeenshire November Technology STEM presentations Deliver a presentation about design, manufacture or electronics Computer Game development Support Primary 7 pupils to design games Bramble Brae Primary School, Aberdeen current term Practical electronics Support physics pupils at their school or your workplace Aberdeen Grammar School, Aberdeen current term
isaberdeen and Aberdeenshire Maths Maths Careers Networking Event Show pupils how you use maths Meldrum Academy, Aberdeenshire throughout academic year Maths in the Real World Help pupils understand the importance of maths Mackie Academy, Aberdeenshire throughout academic year Clubs ROV Club Sponsor the school s ROV to take part in an international competition and/or provide practical support Inverurie Academy, Aberdeenshire throughout academic year Engineering Club Support and enthuse club members Cross - Curricular Business Club Deliver a presentation or support the club s activities Drama, Art, Music, Media Support a new creative industries course Careers Careers Evening Showcase your career to inspire pupils Alford Academy, Aberdeenshire Thursday 3 October, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Work Experience or Voluntary Opportunities Offer STEM experiences for pupils Lunchtime Lectures Speak about your career and answer pupils questions Mearns Academy, Aberdeenshire throughout academic year Peterhead Academy, Aberdeenshire throughout academic year Bucksburn Academy, Aberdeen throughout academic year
isdundee and Angus Science Do I need Chemistry? Deliver a presentation about your work relating to Chemistry, or showcase chemistry experiments at this event as part of Dundee Science Festival Dundee Science Centre Tuesday 5 November, 10am to 5pm Teacher and STEM Ambassador networking event Meet local teachers and work together to develop ideas for activities you could offer Dundee Science Centre Thursday 12 September, 5pm to 7pm Year of Natural Scotland - Meet-the-expert event as part of Green Science in the City Dundee Science Centre Saturday 21 September and Saturday 30 November Opportunities for Ambassadors to support the planning and delivery of teacher CPD courses for teachers and family workshops, with Dundee Contemporary Arts; CPD Eureka Moments Exciting science and art activities to enthuse teachers Dundee Contemporary Arts Thursday 7 November, 4.15pm to 6pm Animating Science Workshop Help children discover the science behind animation Dundee Contemporary Arts Saturday 9 November, 11am to 4.30pm Crafty Science Family Workshops Support children to link science and art Dundee Contemporary Arts - Sunday 10 November, 10.30am to 12.30pm & 2pm to 4pm Opportunities for Ambassadors to attend, or to support the planning and delivery of teacher CPD courses for teachers, with Dundee Science Centre; Solar System Our place in space, as a context for learning Dundee Science Centre - Tuesday 10 September, 4.30pm to 6.30pm Science Inquiry in the Classroom What does science inquiry look like in the classroom? Dundee Science Centre - Wednesday 6 November, 4.30pm to 6.30pm Energy: Keeping Warm, Keeping Cool - Exploring energy and energy transfers though conduction, convection and radiation Dundee Science Centre - Thursdays 21 and 28 November and 5 December, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
isdundee and Angus Science Robolab workshop for S1-3 Monday 30 September 2013, 2pm to 3.30pm Genes in a Bottle and Explore your Universe workshops for S2 Wednesday 2 October 2013, 11am to 2pm Recycling workshop for S1 pupils Monday 18, Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 November 2013, 10am to 2pm Science Day Deliver an experiment or activity for pupils to engage with Braeview Academy, Dundee November Engineering Maths Leaders Award for STEM Speak about your engineering career to a group of pupils Arbroath High School, Angus throughout academic year Maths in the Real World Help pupils understand the importance of maths Arbroath High School, Angus throughout academic year Cross - Curricular Ambassador and Teacher Networking event Meet local teachers Dundee Science Centre Thursday 12 September, 5pm to 7pm Clubs STEM Club Enthuse and support the club with activities Menzieshill High School, Dundee Wednesday afternoons throughout academic year ROV Club Sponsor the school s ROV to take part in an international competition and/or provide practical support Menzieshill High School, Dundee throughout academic year
isdundee and Angus Careers Career shadowing Provide an opportunity for S6 pupils to visit your place of work Montrose Academy, Angus throughout academic year What makes a good interview? Share your experience with pupils Montrose Academy, Angus throughout academic year Mock interviews Interview pupils applying for Medicine. Morgan Academy, Dundee September or October
isperth and Kinross Science Physics support Inspire girls with your career in physics and encourage them to take the subject Perth Grammar, Perth and Kinross throughout academic year Baccalaureate student support Share your expertise about fracking, space travel (coil guns, space elevators) or protecting endangered species including primates Crieff High School, Perth and Kinross throughout academic year Chemistry of Fireworks Excite pupils about this topic Kilgraston Independent School, Perth and Kinross throughout academic year Work experience Support pupils by offering work experience in Biochemistry or Pharmacy Kilgraston Independent School, Perth and Kinross throughout academic year Chemistry support Offer a class to visit your industry that uses chemistry in practise or visit the school to speak about your experience in Chemistry with an activity Breadalbane Academy, Perth and Kinross current term The Solar System - Support a Primary 5/6 class on their science topic of the Solar System Portmoak Primary School, Perth and Kinross current term Local conservation Engage pupils with topical conservation including bumblebees Abernyte Primary, Perth and Kinross current term Lab in a Lorry Great opportunity with experimental science Community School of Auchterarder, Perth & Kinross Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 October Chemical Analysis Discuss Forensic analysis in solving crimes St John s RC Academy, Perth January or February 2014 Nuclear Chemistry Explain whether or not we need nuclear energy St John s RC Academy, Perth February 2014 Smart Materials Support with the topics of polymer/plastic/ceramic research St John s RC Academy, Perth March 2014
isperth and Kinross Science Engineering Maths Clubs Forensics Speak to pupils about the use of Chemistry within Forensics Kinross High School, Perth and Kinross April 2014 Careers Fair Showcase your work in Engineering to inspire pupils Glenalmond College, Perth and Kinross Friday, 27 September, 1.30pm to 3pm Pure Maths Support senior pupils to learn what opportunities there are Breadalbane Academy, Perth and Kinross throughout academic year Science Club Forensics project Perth Academy, Perth and Kinross throughout academic year Maths & Science Club Start up project ideas required Perth Academy, Perth and Kinross July or August throughout academic year Careers Career talk Speak about your career and enthuse pupils about STEM careers Kinross High School, Perth and Kinross throughout academic year University applications Support pupils with their UCAS applications and mock interviews Kilgraston Independent School, Perth and Kinross September Science in Society Speak about Chemistry at a science event Kilgraston Independent School, Perth and Kinross Wednesday 9 October, 6pm to 7.30pm
is Throughout the Academic year (August 2013 to June 2014) Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Advanced Higher Biology - Turriff Academy Business Club support - Ellon Academy Drama, Art, Music, Media - Ellon Academy Engineering Club support - Ellon Academy Lunchtime Lectures - Ellon Academy, Mearns Academy, Peterhead Academy and Bucksburn Academy Maths Careers Networking Event - Meldrum Academy Maths in the Real World - Ellon Academy and Mackie Academy ROV Club support - Inverurie Academy STEM presentations - Ellon Academy Work Experience or Voluntary Opportunities - Ellon Academy Dundee and Angus Career shadowing - Montrose Academy, Angus Leaders Award for STEM - Arbroath High School, Angus Maths in the Real World - Arbroath High School, Angus ROV Club - Menzieshill High School, Dundee STEM Club - Menzieshill High School, Dundee What makes a good interview? - Montrose Academy, Angus Perth and Kinross Baccalaureate student support - Crieff High School Career talk Kinross High School Chemistry of Fireworks - Kilgraston Independent School Maths & Science Club - Perth Academy Physics support - Perth Grammar Pure Maths - Breadalbane Academy Science Club - Perth Academy Work experience - Kilgraston Independent School Current term only (August 2013 to October 2013) Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Walker Road Primary School Computer Game development - Bramble Brae Primary School Energy sources - Portlethen Primary School Practical electronics - Aberdeen Grammar School Perth and Kinross Chemistry support - Breadalbane Academy Local conservation - Abernyte Primary The Solar System - Portmoak Primary School
is 2013 September 2013 S1 Healthy Heart day - Turriff Academy, Aberdeenshire Mock interviews - Morgan Academy, Dundee University applications - Kilgraston Independent School, Perth and Kinross Lab in a Lorry - Banchory Academy, Aberdeenshire 9 & 10 September Lab in a Lorry - Ellon Academy, Aberdeenshire 11, 12 & 13 September Networking event - Dundee Science Centre 12 September, 5pm to 7pm Dundee Science Centre S3 workshop 16 September 2013, 12noon to 2pm Animates TechFest, Aberdeen - 16 to 20 September Green Science in the City - Dundee Science Centre 21 September Careers Fair - Glenalmond College, Perth and Kinross 27 September, 1.30pm to 3pm Dundee Science Centre S1-3 Robolab workshop - 30 September 2013, 2pm to 3.30pm October 2013 Mock interviews - Morgan Academy, Dundee Careers Evening - Alford Academy, Aberdeenshire 3 October, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Dundee Science Centre Genetics and Physics workshops - 2 October, 11am to 2pm Science in Society - Kilgraston Independent School, Perth and Kinross 9 October, 6pm to 7.30pm Dundee Science Centre Healthy Body Bits - Brechin High School, Angus 15 October Lab in a Lorry - Community School of Auchterarder, Perth & Kinross 29 & 30 October November 2013 DNA - Turriff Academy, Aberdeenshire Genetic Engineering - Turriff Academy, Aberdeenshire Science Day - Braeview Academy, Dundee Do I need Chemistry? - Dundee Science Centre 5 November, 10am to 5pm CPD Eureka Moments - Dundee Contemporary Arts 7 November, 4.15pm to 6pm
is November 2013 Animating Science Workshop - Dundee Contemporary Arts 9 November, 11am to 4.30pm Crafty Science - Dundee Contemporary Arts - 10 November, 10.30am to 4pm Green Science in the City - Dundee Science Centre 30 November Science Inquiry in the Classroom - Dundee Science Centre - 6 November, 4.30pm 6.30pm Dundee Science Centre Recycling workshop Dundee Science Centre - 18, 19 and 20 November, 10am to 2pm. Energy: Keeping Warm, Keeping Cool - Dundee Science Centre - 21 and 28 November, 4.30pm to 6.30pm December 2013 Energy: Keeping Warm, Keeping Cool - Dundee Science Centre - 5 December, 4.30pm to 6.30pm 2014 Chemical Analysis - St John s RC Academy, Perth January or February 2014 Nuclear Chemistry - St John s RC Academy, Perth February 2014 Smart Materials - St John s RC Academy, Perth March 2014 Forensics - Kinross High School, Perth and Kinross April 2014