'TheE.ON Energy Experience is a resource for 5 - 16 year old pupils that explores the theme of Energy with different topics for Primary and Secondary pupils'.

'plugin2engineering' challenges students aged 11-16 to put their Science skills to the test by taking on the job of Project Manager at Electronica Energy.

The Nuffield Science Bursaries

(NSB) offer post 16 students (academic or vocational) the
opportunity to go on a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) placement during
their summer vacation. The overall aim of the NSB scheme is to encourage young people who
are considering working in the STEM arena. The NSB scheme offers teachers the chance to
develop contacts with working scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians in industry
and research institutions and improve links with Higher Education.This scheme offers students
a first-hand experience of STEM in a working environment, a greater awareness of possible
career opportunities, experience of teamwork with students from varied backgrounds, interviews,
presentations, the chance to apply for a CREST Award and become an ambassador for NSB.


Case Studies

Click here to view -Nuffield Bursary Project 2010 - Emma Matthews and Techincal Fibre Products

Click here to view - Nuffield Bursary Project - Laura Bingham and Tecnical Fibre Products Ltd

CREST Awards

Through CREST, young people explore the nature of science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) by doing creative problem-solving through mini-projects. Awards are made at
three levels (bronze, silver and gold). At the higher levels, practicing scientists and engineers mentor
the projects and the students. Students submit their projects for regional CREST celebration events.
The best projects at each award level will then be selected for a place at the National Final. CREST
develops practical and thinking skills, encourages teamwork and development of communication
skills and prepares students for the world of work. For the teachers, CREST offers the opportunity to
work more closely and in a different way with the participating students.

Crest * Investigators

The CREST ★ Investigators scheme provides schools and other organisations with packs full of
motivating activities and support materials for organisers. The activities focus on thinking and talking
about science, encouraging children to solve scientific problems through practical investigation.
They are designed to be run by organisers of after-school clubs and science clubs, or even by
Brownies and Cubs, using everyday materials, though some are suitable for use in the classroom.
CREST ★ Investigators has three Awards: Star (usually for 5–7 year olds), SuperStar (usually for
7–11 year olds) and MegaStar (usually for 8–12 year olds). Star and SuperStar engage children
with a range of activities set in different contexts. At MegaStar, the children undertake a series of
projects, each containing several activities. This scheme has a strong emphasis on progression, with
each award building on skills developed in the previous awardd become an ambassador for NSB.

F1 in Schools

F1 in Schools is a multi-disciplinary challenge in which teams use Computer Aided Design software
to design, test and manufacture miniature compressed air powered balsa wood Formula One cars.
The cars are raced side-by-side, competing regionally, nationally and internationally for the Bernie
Ecclestone trophy. Teams of four to six students must raise sponsorship and manage budgets to
fund research, travel and accommodation. Students benefit by experiencing the Design–Analyse–
Make–Test–Race process deployed by the teams in the real world of Formula One. The challenge
inspires students to use IT to learn about engineering, physics, aerodynamics, design, manufacture,
branding, graphics, sponsorship, marketing, leadership/teamwork, media skills and financial
strategy, and apply them in a practical, imaginative, competitive and exciting way.

Shell Education Service

Shell Education Service supports science teaching to primary school children in a hands-on,
investigative way to encourage them to explore and question science. The programme delivers
practical, investigative science workshops in schools. The underlying philosophy of all workshops
is one of investigative science skills. They are designed to support scientific enquiry and skills in
science. To ensure the workshops are relevant to teachers, they were developed in consultation
with Ofsted, the Royal Society, the British Association for the Advancement of Science and the
Association for Science Education. Benefits to students include coping better with scientific enquiry
and skills in science and gain an enthusiasm for science. Teachers are given new ideas for
delivering scientific enquiriy and skills in science.

TrackNAVCHALLENGE

TrackNAVCHALLENGE is a challenge in which teams of four to six are tasked with designing and
building a radio-controlled four-wheel drive vehicle that can emulate what a Land Rover can do.
It’s about traction and control, not speed! The challenge is designed to introduce young people to
the world of engineering and enterprise in a relevant and appropriate manner that is fun, exciting
and challenging. TrackNAVCHALLENGE supports both the engineering and design and technology
curriculum. Support available from Land Rover includes visits, talks to the team and materials that
support business acumen as well as the delivery of relevant engineering concepts. Teachers are
supported with 4x4 technology material and access to engineers where necessary.

Energy Foresight

Energy Foresight supports the delivery of the radioactivity and related areas of the national
curriculum for science. The programme is supported by a portfolio of materials including films,
written support material, website plus full teacher training. Students examine and debate the ethical,
moral and environmental issues to do with the use of radioactive materials and different forms
of electrical energy production. The programme enhances teacher’s core knowledge regarding
radioactive materials and electrical energy, and provides them with an innovative way to deliver
the subject matter. Students are more responsive to the teaching as they can see how scientific
knowledge is used in the world.

The Engineering Education Scheme

The Engineering Education Scheme (England) is a work-related, project-based, applied-learning
scheme. Teams of four work with a teacher and industrial mentor on a company project over a
period of six months. Each project is unique, designed by the company to feature real problems.
Students experience project management, report writing, communication skills, teamwork and
problem solving whilst developing skills focused on creativity and innovation. Students benefit by
experiencing of the world of work and clearer understanding of science, technology, engineering
and mathematics (STEM) subjects and courses from different contexts. The students have the
opportunity for the projects to be assessed by the BA CREST Awards and provide input into the skills
section of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Accreditation is available through an awarding body and
validation by a Higher Education Institution.

Go4SET

Go4SET is a work-related, project-based, applied-learning activity. Teams of six pupils work with a
teacher and industrial mentor on an environmentally-themed science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) project over a period of 10 weeks. The project matter has equal relevance to
the company and school. Projects are rigorously assessed and reported on by panels of assessors
from industry, education and commerce. Go4SET has a competition format and all pupils are
eligible for the CREST awards. By working closely with an industrial mentor, pupils benefit by
getting a taste of real-life industry. They also benefit from experiencing project management, report
writing, communication skills, teamwork and problem solving.

Lab in a Lorry

Lab in a Lorry is an interactive mobile science laboratory staffed by volunteer working scientists and
engineers. Students typically spend a lesson onboard the lorry and in that time will get to do two of
the three experiments. Students work in small groups of about six so that they can all get involved.
Each lorry is a self-contained experience – it rolls up and is ready to go. Lab in a Lorry allows
students to have a go at ‘real’ science. The experiments onboard the lorries are not demonstrations
and they are not science centre exhibits. The experiments are exploratory and informed by curiosity
and intuition but also bounded and guided by the experience and insight of working scientists.

The Jaguar Cars Maths in Motion Challenge for Schools provides software which requires students
to set up a virtual racing car, to enter a race against cars set up by other students. It is competitive,
factual and generates a lot of excitement. Teams progress through knockout rounds in March and
May each year, with the National Final taking place in June. Many schools, once involved, have
set up maths clubs, specifically to take part, for the very first time. Many schools have used this
as the catalyst for a transition year’s project and have linked with other schools to run their own
‘private’ challenges. The Challenge uses basic understanding of mathematics to simulate something
very complex in a way that creates a great learning environment.