Using Space as a context for STEM SG001 / C01
Summary
The topic of Space is fascinating for all ages. But did you know that we can use “Space” as a context of delivery through which much of the primary science curriculum can be taught? This is a great way of engaging young students and inspiring them in those all-important STEM subjects.
This free online session will show you a fantastic range of quality assured resources developed by European Space Agency (ESA) and ESERO-UK (the European Space Educational Resource Office) which can be used free of charge to support your teaching. These ESERO-UK sessions are aiming to support teachers in the South West but are open to any UK primary school teacher.
From material science to forces, plants to chemistry, there is something for everyone. Each resource is designed to link specifically to the National Curriculum and is laid out in a way that is easy to follow and implement.
We will also help to support your school to reflect on your long-term planning for science and help colleagues to gain confidence in transforming either individual classrooms or indeed whole schools into “space rich” learning environments.
This session will be delivered by Joanne Richardson, Space Detective and ESERO - UK Space Champion for the southwest region.
During the session Jo will briefly highlight the Space Materials Kit. There will be further CPD sessions in the future specifically demonstrating the kit so that participants can learn how to use it in their classroom to explore topics such as electricity, materials science, magnetism, heat and scientific enquiry.
There are supporting videos that feature a scientist from the European Space Agency, who sets the challenge, and a colleague from ESA Education explains the contents of the kit. (https://www.stem.org.uk/rx35hu)
Teachers will have the opportunity to borrow the kit from their Enrichment Partnership (subject to availability), and learn about space context challenges, competitions and resources available through ESERO-UK (www.stem.org.uk/esero)
Who is the course leader?
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Joanne Richardson
Jo has been a Space Outreach Educator for many years and has worked (and still does) with the likes of Exmoor National Park Dark Sky Reserve, The...
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Outcomes
You will be able to:
Understand how Space can be used as a context to support teaching of the curriculum
Know how to access further resources and professional development available through ESERO-UK
Learn how to create long term planning for science and how to transform the classroom into a Space rich learning environment
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| Using Space as a context for STEM | 08 November 2021 | 19:30-20:30 | Virtual |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity feeFree | Subsidy available*£0.00 |
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| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity feeFree | |
* Your school or college will receive the subsidy on successful completion of the CPD and impact toolkit. Find out more. |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
Outside the UK? Fee information
Check your school subsidy status
The subsidy value may be higher for your school or college.
Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
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