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Life without STEM

This interactive online activity provides teachers with a topical and engaging tool for exploring how ideas, developments and discoveries in STEM subjects have changed and improved the world we live in. 

Life without STEM

Five scenarios are given to stimulate discussion about the impact STEM has made to our lives.

The scenarios cover:

  • Transport
  • Communications
  • Information technology
  • Energy
  • Healthcare

The resource includes teacher guidance on how to use the online activity, some example questions teachers can use with pupils and age appropriate content to cover.

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