Designing the Future is a package of teaching resources designed to contextualise learning of computer-aided design (CAD) within current engineering practice. Using the Designing the Future Interactive and Siemens NX Student Edition students will find out how digital technologies are changing the way that products are manufactured and use some of those technologies themselves. The supporting teachers notes and student worksheets are designed to complement teaching of the KS3 Design & Technology programme of study and consists of three episodes of learning. Learning Objectives: To understand the product lifecycle of an everyday product. To describe the common features of a CAD model. To create basic model using Siemens NX Software. Find more curriculum linked Interactive Games on www.siemens.co.uk/education.

This worksheet pack aimed at KS3 students, contains information and activities about bacteria, viruses and how smart building technology can stop them spreading. There is also an interactive game which acompanies this resource https://smartbuildingsgame.co.uk/ And supporting Teacher’s notes are also included.

Worksheet and information pack for KS3 Geography focused on cities and air pollution. Includes worksheets and activities on **Weather and Climate; Population; Urban Environments and Pollution; and Sustainable Growth and Technology. ** Also includes Teacher’s Notes.

The Siemens Driverless Car classroom resources aim to supplement robotics education in computing, and design & technology lessons at KS3. By contextualising robotics as part of the future drive towards autonomous vehicles, this resource consists of a teacher’s guide, with notes to deliver lessons with or without your own robot vehicles, and three classroom activities used in conjunction with micro:bit programming. Also available for download is a large-sized printable Auto City Map for the robo buggies to use. These activities can be used as a standalone activity or with the Siemens Self-Driving Challenge Interactive Game. https://selfdrivingchallengegame.co.uk/ In this lesson, pupils will: Understand the future of robotics in the context of autonomous vehicles, learning how and why they work Take part in coding activities to gain further experience in computing

‘MRI Experience’ was developed by Siemens Education to help reduce the fear of having an MRI scan as one in seven people have cancelled a hospital appointment because they are too scared to go! Learning Objectives To develop an understanding of the purpose of medical imaging. To develop a positive disposition towards MRI imaging. Find more curriculum linked resources at www.siemens.co.uk/education.

STEM and Sustainability themed Christmas Quiz for KS3 students. Enjoy this short and fun Christmas themed quiz complete with questions relating to the KS3 Science and Maths curriculum, and sustainability. Answer book is also included.

The ‘Clean Silent Trains’ activity pack aims to develop mathematical and problem solving skills in KS2 students by challenging pupils to use to create solutions for modern day rail challenges. Included is a student activity, a student support sheet and a supporting PowerPoint lesson plan. Learning Objectives: To learn how scientific and technological developments have been used to improve the quality of life. To identify the advantages and disadvantages of different technologies. To understand how electrical systems can be used to reduce pollution in areas of high population density. To understand how rail systems are designed and managed to provide a service whilst maximising the use of resources. Find more curriculum linked resources at www.siemens.co.uk/education.

This worksheet is full of mini activities for students to complete while they learn about how hybrid technology is benefiting people and the environment. There’s even the chance to put together a hybrid bus of your own! Introduce this activity by watching this video on how hybrid bus technology is used everyday!

These resources contain a Scheme of Work, a Student Support Sheet and a supporting lesson plan for the KS4 activity ‘Keeping it Lean & Mean&’. This activity is designed to give students an insight into the world of efficient production: reducing waste, controlling stock and different methods of assembly.

These resources contain a Scheme of Work, a Student Support Sheet and a supporting ppt lesson plan for the KS3 activity ‘I can see clearly now’. This activity is designed to give students an insight into the subject of low energy light bulbs and their environmental effect in social areas and in household settings.

These resources contain a Scheme of Work and a supporting ppt lesson plan for the KS3 activity ‘The Monte Rosa Mountain Hut’. This activity is designed to give students an insight into the subject of unique and sustainable building designs and efforts taken to reduce energy loss. Students will learn how domestic houses can conserve energy and how heat moves throughout their homes.

These resources contain a series of student activities and a supporting PowerPoint lesson plan for the KS4 activity ‘Inspired Bus Company’. This activity is designed to give students an insight into the challenges faced by bus designers when designing contemporary buses for urban environments. Students are challenged to understand user needs and create innovative solutions whilst focusing on environmental and technical factors. For more curriculum linked resources and early careers advice go to www.siemens.co.uk/education.

The Life without STEM Interactive Game and supporting teachers note resources have been developed to aid learning in KS2. The interative game uses five scenarios to provide 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. Learning Objectives: To understand the uses and implications of science, today and for the future. To investigate and analyse a range of existing products and understand how key events and individuals in design and technology have helped shape the world. Find more curriculum linked Interactive Games at www.siemens.co.uk/education.

These resources contain a Scheme of Work, a Student Support Sheet and a supporting ppt lesson plan for the KS3 activity ‘Here Comes the Sun’. This activity is designed to give students an insight into the subject of energy generation, specifically photovoltaics and their aim of providing sustainable energy.

The ‘Totally in control’ activity explores the topic of systems and controls and is designed to complement the KS4 Science and Technology National Curriculum. The activity pack includes a scheme of work, student activity sheet and supporting PowerPoint. Learning Objectives: Identify how sequences of commands can be used to run equipment and how logic operation can respond to inputs and control outputs Apply ideas about circuits and energy transducers to using inputs in systems and about forces to simple and complex situations Understand features of a system in terms of input, process and output, how the design of a system responds to a detailed brief and how it can be modified a system to improve its performance. Find more curriculum linked resources and early careers advice at www.siemens.co.uk/education.

These resources contain a student activity and a supporting ppt lesson plan for the KS4 activity ‘Green Power&’. This activity requires students to apply concepts of energy transfer and sustainability to understand and evaluate a system. Students will produce and modify designs to meet a design brief and will understand the features of a Greenpower Challenge Car.

Siemens Education’s activity ‘Girls in STEM’ was developed with support of the PSHE Association and aims to support teachers and parents of KS2 students to nurture their child’s careers ambitions. The lessons are also designed to help address the gender imbalance and the drop-off in interest in STEM subjects and career choice in primary school through the PSHE curriculum. Lesson content is aspirational and realistic, helping to raise pupils’ awareness of the wide range of opportunities available to them in their future careers, while drawing on real-life examples and case studies that reflect a range of skills and abilities. Learning Objectives To explore what is meant by ‘gender’. To learn about the skills and attributes needed for the world of work. To consider how positive role models may influence my life and possible future career choices (including STEM careers). To explore personal aspirations and career choices Find more curriculum linked resources at www.siemens.co.uk/education.

Formula for Thrills Interactive Game uses the context of a theme park to show how mathematics is used in the real world. The supporting teachers notes and activities for this Interactive Game are designed to complement the KS4 Mathematics and Physics National Curriculum. Learning Objectives: To understand the conservation of energy in a closed system. To calculate the amount of gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy at various positions on a rollercoaster. Find more curriculum linked Interactive Games on www.siemens.co.uk/education.

These resources contain a student activity and a supporting ppt lesson plan for the KS4 activity ‘Ringing True&’. This activity is designed to give students an insight into the subject of train wheel bearings and the key features of the RailBAM process. Students will learn the cost implications of maintenance to a business as well as using technical skills to solve problems.

KS3 Physics ‘Motion and Forces’ student and teacher resources. Learn about the forces, motion, aerodynamics and the four forces of flight with helpful explanations and activities, as well as a design a parachute activity. The teachers resource provides suggestions about how to build a lesson focused around the student worksheet.