Practical learning
We want to use the London 2012 Games to help more young people get involved in practical learning.
STEM Challenges
The ten STEM Challenges invite students to tackle a range of issues relating to the London 2012 Games. Check out the latest challenge!
STEM Challenges
More about the programme
This ten challenge programme invites students to tackle a range of issues relating to the London 2012 Games. Each challenge lasts approximatley one term and there are some great prizes on offer!
For the latest challenge, STEMNET and the Paralympic Torch Relay Team are inviting 11-14 year olds to create a spark to light the Paralympic Flame by the energy of human endeavour.
Who is it for?
11-14 year olds across the UK
Find out more now
http://www.stemchallenges.net/
In the Zone
Free curriculum-linked experiment kits for all UK schools and colleges – practical science exploring the mind and body in motion.
In the Zone
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In the Zone is the Wellcome Trust’s national initiative linking science to the Games for everyone in 2012.
Free experiment kits brimming with apparatus, experiments and teaching plans will be posted in early 2012 to every UK school and college to help bring science to life in the classroom.
A free interactive touring exhibition will travel to all UK regions engaging people with the science of the human body.
Who is it for?
Experiment kits are for schools across the UK with students age 4-19. The touring exhibition is for all ages.
Find out more
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Education-resources/Teaching-and-education/In-the-zone/index.htm
Inspired by Design
Inspired by Design is a resource from the RIBA for students to engage with the architecture of London 2012 through design challenges, information and images.
Inspired by Design
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A series of inspirational presentations with guidance explores the building of the Olympic Park, illustrating architectural processes while setting practical design activities for students.
The resource from the RIBA highlights key design skills, is flexible to teaching and learning needs, and allows for local area links.
Who is it for?
11-19 years across the UK
Find out more now
http://architecture.com/handlers/404.aspx/?404;http://www.architecture.com:80/inspiredbydesign
Scientists in sport
Events and free resources to inspire young people to take their science studies further and consider a career in sport science.
Scientists in sport
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Scientists in Sport is a GlaxoSmithKline schools outreach programme, inspired by the London 2012 Games.
It comprises a series of events for young people to learn about the various uses of science in sport and free resources to support teachers to deliver activities in school that link science learning to sport performance and anti-doping.
Who is it for?
11-14 year olds across the UK
Find out more
http://www.scientistsinsport.com/
Maths and Sport: Countdown to the Games
‘Maths and Sport: Countdown to the Games’ helps students to discover the maths hidden inside the sports and planning of the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Maths and Sport: Countdown to the Games
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The activities and articles present exciting opportunities for students to explore maths at work in the real world through the London 2012 Games, from the Olympic and Paralympic sports themselves to the design of the London 2012 venues.
Who is it for?
5-19 year olds across the UK
Find out more
http://sport.maths.org/content/
Making the Games
Making the Games aims to inspire young people to consider practical and vocational career paths
Making the Games
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By giving young people the opportunity to follow some of the talented individuals behind the Olympic and Paralympic Games and learn about their careers, Edge hope to show them there are many paths to a successful future
Who is it for?
14-16 year olds across the UK
Find out more now
http://www.makingthegames.co.uk/
Getting to the Point in 2012
An online data collection and investigation tool using key points and destinations on the Olympic Torch Relay.
Getting to the Point in 2012
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An exciting and innovative web-tool that is designed for learners to store and retrieve their distance and journey time from UK postcodes to one of the locations the Olympic Torch will pass through. The data will be used to create free cross-curricular resources.
Who is it for?
5 – 19 year olds across the UK
Find out more
http://www.sportatschool.org.uk/
Nuffield STEM Games
Cross-curricular activities exploring fitness, fairness and the design of sports equipment.
Nuffield STEM Games
More about the programme
Nuffield STEM Games is an active learning project inspired by London 2012.
Pupils explore issues such as how training and practice improve fitness and technique, and the relationship between technology and performance. They also undertake a project to design their own game.
Who is it for?
11-14 year olds across the UK
Find out more
http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/stem/nuffield-stem-games
