Cross-curricular work in STEM – is it rocket science? Alison Tiltman Portchester Community School Adrian Oldknow The University of Chichester
Alison & Adrian: The cunning plan Background to the Hampshire cross- curricular project: Adrian Case studies from a science perspective – bath bombs & rockets: Alison Case studies from a maths perspective – balls, swings, springs & rockets: Adrian Current & planned developments: Alison Current & planned developments: Adrian
The Hampshire collaborative cross-curricular & ICT project 5 schools in Fareham/Gosport: Teachers of maths, science, DT, ICT, PE … M&C(2), Science, Sports, Perf. Arts Hampshire LA support (maths, science, DT) Microsoft/TDA: “Partners in Learning” Microsoft “Innovative Teachers” Others (UoC, TI, SSAT, YST, MMU) Teachers TV
Enrichment activities – STEM Crofton: 2 nd in UK rocket competition 2007/8 featured in CBBC News 13 th April feet, 45 secs, 1 unbroken egg
Enrichment activities – STEM Crofton: 2 nd in UK rocket competition 2007/8 School’s video won 2nd in cross-STEM category in SSAT, FFL, MS “Capture it!” competition: feet, 45 seconds, 2 eggs, featured in Blue Peter, 13 June 2008
Curriculum enhancement: science, maths, D&T, ICT, Art Crofton Bath Bombs!
Enrichment activities - STEM Bay House: aeronautics
Curriculum enhancement Henry Cort – video analysis from Sport
Curriculum enhancement data-logging: CBR and distance-time graphs
Curriculum enhancement Video analysis with Tracker Tracker 2 free software:
Data capture from sensors & video: Vernier Logger Pro 3 Logger Pro 3 & WDSS: Tracker 2 free software:
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Is mathematics rocket science?
Mathematics is rocket science!
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Rocket science is childs’ play Al Fresco: Accessible, Lifelike, Fun, Reliable, Easy to set up, Safe, Cheap, Open-ended
Going off with a bang – or putting you money where your mouth is. Henry Cort KS3 cross-curricular week Wednesday: Y9 rockets and maths Estimating and measuring Transforming formulae Modelling with functions and graphs Testing against real data Graphical calculators, dynamic geometry (GSP), Excel & TI Nspire `Sciencescope’ & Google Earth
Making STEM come to life – and life come to STEM! The STEM agenda Joining up the curriculum: QCA Relating it to pupils’ experience And to their world to come Involving pupils e.g. filmsforlearning Invigorating teachers Using readily available tools and resources… Will it be a priority??
Adrian: Nuffield KS3 STEM project S-T-E-M & the apartheid approach Nuffield Foundation STEM project 5 pilot schools: DT, maths and science teachers In-house team for DT, science External support for maths: PH & AO 50 hour modules Y7 Olympic pods
Adrian: SE Region CPD: NCETM, SLC, Intech NCETM: “M in STEM”: Chichester Uni Go4set Hampshire: SLC SE Intech: Rocketing STEM into Space NCETM 2-day events: Shoreham & Rutherford/Appleton, Dec & Feb