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Suitable for 11-18-year olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, chemistry/STEM clubs and at home.
This resource links to KS3 and KS4 biology, It is also internationally relevant.
It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article explains what biosecurity is and why scientists are keen for young people to be advocates of biosecurity. There is also an interview with four animal scientists, who talk about their career paths and opportunities in animal science.
The activity sheet includes discussion points - eight questions the students can answer in groups or individually. There are also links to educational activities such as a virtual farm tour and playing the part of a biosecurity inspector.
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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Suitable for 11-18-year olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, chemistry/STEM clubs and at home.
This resource links to KS3 and KS4 chemistry, It is also internationally relevant.
It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article explains how batteries work, the chemistry behind electrolytes and electrodes, and why batteries are so important for renewable energy. There is also an interview with chemist Prof Jenny Pringle, who talks about her career path and opportunities at storENERGY, a research lab based in Australia.
The activity sheet includes discussion points - seven questions the students can answer in groups or individually. There are also links to educational activities such as instructions on how to make a battery using lemons and other food stuffs.
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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Suitable for 11-18-year olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, geography/STEM clubs and at home.
This resource links to KS3, KS4 and KS5 human geography, It is also internationally relevant.
It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article explains what geomatics is and the difference between how humans and computers understand maps and places. There is also an interview with geomatics researcher Dr Stephan Winter, who talks about his career path and opportunities in geomatics - the collection, analysis and use of geographic information.
The activity sheet includes discussion points - seven questions the students can answer in groups or individually. There are also links to educational activities such as the National Geographic MapMaker Interactive.
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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Suitable for 11-18-year olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, biology/STEM clubs and at home.
This resource links to KS4 and KS5 biology, It is also internationally relevant.
It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article explains how our immune system works and whether scientists can harness it to help people age without illness. There is also an interview with immunologist Prof Deborah Dunn-Walters, who talks about her career path and opportunities in immunology.
The activity sheet includes discussion points - seven questions the students can answer in groups or individually. There are also links to relevant educational activities such as learning more about smallpox.
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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Suitable for 11-18-year olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, geography/STEM clubs and at home.
This resource links to KS3 and KS4 physical geography, It is also internationally relevant.
It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article explains how tectonic plates work and how these moving plates lead to earthquakes and tsunamis. There is also an interview with Earth scientist Dr Zheng-Xiang Li, who talks about his career path and opportunities in Earth science.
The activity sheet includes discussion points - seven questions the students can answer in groups or individually. There are also links to educational activities such as instructions on how to make a volcano from homemade ingredients.
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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Suitable for 14-18-year olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, science/gardening/STEM clubs and at home.
It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article explains photosynthesis and the functions of leaves, and why scientists are imaging them in 3D. It also includes an interview with Prof Margaret Barbour and her PhD student Richard Harwood.
The activity sheet includes discussion points - seven questions the students can answer in groups or individually. There are also links to educational activities such as instructions on how to print out a 3D image of a chickpea stomata.
This resource links to KS4 Biology: cell biology, photosynthesis and transport systems, KS5 Biology. It is also internationally relevant.
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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Suitable for 14-18-year olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, STEM clubs and at home.
It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article is a good example of using sociology in business. It focuses on STEM careers and why the Australian governments is turning to sociology. It also explains organisational behaviour: What is it and why it is an important science related to sociology and psychology in the STEM industry. The article includes a video discussing the history of organisational behaviour and an interview with organisational behaviour scientist Dr Kohyar Kiazad.
The activity sheet includes discussion points - seven questions the students can answer in groups or individually. There are also links to educational activities.
This resource links to KS4-5 Business Studies, KS4-5 Sociology and KS4 citizenship Personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education. It is also internationally relevant.
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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Suitable for 11-18-year olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, space science clubs and at home.
It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article explains why gravitational waves are making waves in the UK and China and includes an interview with space scientist Prof Ik Siong Heng.
The activity sheet includes discussion points - seven questions the students can answer in groups or individually. There are also links to educational activities such as the Black Hole Hunter game.
This resource links to KS3 Space Physics; and KS4 Space Physics. It is also internationally relevant.
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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Suitable for 11-18-year olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, geography/computing clubs and at home.
It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article includes an explanation of tornadoes and why the USA experiences more than anywhere else in the world, plus an interview with atmospheric scientists Dr Leigh Orf.
The activity sheet includes discussion points - seven questions the students can answer in groups or individually; and atmospheric pressure experiment and links to relevant education resources from the likes of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
This resource links to KS3 Geography: Human and physical; Chemistry: Earth and atmosphere; Physics: Atmospheric pressure; and KS4 Geography: Changing weather and climate; Chemistry: Earth and atmospheric science. It is also internationally relevant.
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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Suitable for 11-18-year olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, environmental clubs and at home.
This resource links to KS3 Biology: Relationships in an ecosystem; Chemistry; and KS4 Biology: Ecosystems; Chemistry: Chemical and allied industries. It is also internationally relevant.
It can be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article includes an explanation of microplastics and how the scientists go about finding them, plus an interview with marine chemist Prof Jay Brandes and environmental educator Dodie Sanders. It also discusses the importance of citizen science in projects like this one.
The activity sheet includes discussion points - eight questions the students can answer in groups or individually. There are also details of Citizen Science projects happening around that world that are open to students of all ages.
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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Suitable for 11-18-year olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, in science/space clubs and at home.
This resource links to KS3 Physics: space physics; and KS4 Space physics. It is also internationally relevant.
It can be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article includes an explanation of gravitational waves and what this means for space science, an interview with astrophysicist Dr Paul Lasky and an overview of gravitational-wave astronomy i.e. what is it and why should young people take an interest?
The activity sheet includes discussion points - seven questions the students can answer in groups or individually. There are also instructions on how to make a model of a black hole and links to Zooniverse Citizen Science projects.
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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Suitable for 11-18-year olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, in science clubs and at home.
This resource links to KS3 Biology: cells and organisation; KS4 Biology: cell biology; health, disease and development of medicines; and KS5 Biology: cells; biological molecules - as well as chemistry in all key stages. It is also internationally relevant, and can be used as part of a wider PSHE discussion on antibiotic resistance.
It can be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article includes a short history of penicillin; an explanation of antimicrobial peptides and why they could be an answer to antibiotic resistance, an interview with chemical engineer Professor Terri Camesano and an overview of chemical engineering i.e. what is it and how does it apply to engineering and other fields such as biology?
The activity sheet includes discussion points - seven questions the students can answer in groups or individually. There are also links to relevant TED talks and other resources that discuss antibiotics and resistance.
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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Suitable for 15-18-year olds (secondary and high schools, and college), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, in science/computer clubs and at home.
This resource links to KS4 and KS5 Chemistry: chemical and allied industries, energy changes in chemistry, structure, bonding and the properties of matter; Computing and Maths. It is also internationally relevant.
It can be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article includes an explanation of fuel cells and why they are a potential renewable energy source, an interview with theoretical chemist Dr Mark Tuckerman and an overview of theoretical chemistry i.e. what is it and how does it compare to synthetic chemistry?
The activity sheet includes discussion points - seven questions the students can answer in groups or individually. There are also links to free lessons in computer programming, and instructions on how to make a potato clock.
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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Suitable for 11-18-year olds (secondary, middle and high schools), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, in science/computer clubs and at home.
This resource links to KS3 and KS4 Computing: understanding algorithms; PSHE: health and wellbeing; living in the wider world. It is also internationally relevant.
It can be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article includes an explanation of algorithms, a discussion about how they can be beneficial and harmful, an interview with Digital Technology and Mental Health expert Dr Elvira Perez Vallejos and an overview of digital technology and mental health i.e. how technology can affect mental health.
The activity sheet includes discussion points - seven questions the students can answer in groups or individually. There are also links to quizzes such as how to spot fake news.
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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Suitable for 11-18-year olds (secondary, middle and high schools), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, in science/computer clubs and at home.
This resource is internationally relevant but also links to KS3 Maths: reason mathematically, and Computer Science; and KS4 Maths: solve problems, and Computer Science.
It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article includes an example of a supply chain (Van’s shoes) and a summary of operations research and machine learning: what are they and how do they protect supply chains? There’s also an interview with Professor Larry Snyder, plus ideas on how to work in his field.
The activity sheet includes discussion points - seven questions the students can answer in groups or individually-, and games for the students to play such as the root beer game and surviving a zombie apocalypse.
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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Suitable for 11-18-year olds (secondary, middle and high schools), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, in science clubs and at home.
This resource links to KS3 Science, Earth: Earth Resources and Climate and KS4 Chemistry, Earth and Atmospheric Science; Geography, physical geography and people and environment, but is also internationally relevant.
It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article includes a summary of a geoscience research project, including an explanation of rare elements such as tellurium, which is rarer than gold! Marine geoscientist Prof Bram Murton explains his fascination with marine geoscience as well as the career opportunities that are available in this field.
The activity sheet includes discussion points - seven questions the students can answer in groups or individually - and ideas for activities that are relevant to geoscience, including Boaty McBoatface!
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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Suitable for 11-18-year olds (secondary, middle and high schools), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, in science clubs and at home.
This resource links to KS3 Design and Technology, investigate new and emerging technologies; KS4 Chemistry, chemical analysis; KS4 Design and Technology, technical principles, but is also internationally relevant.
It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article includes a summary of a nanotechnology research project, an interview with the chemist Dr Andrea Holmes and an overview of nanotechnology i.e. what is it and how do you become a nanotechnologist?
The activity sheet includes discussion points - six questions the students can answer in groups or individually - and ideas for activities that are relevant to nanotechnology.
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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Suitable for 11-18-year olds (secondary, middle and high schools), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, in science/space clubs and at home.
This resource links to KS3 and KS4 space physics but is also internationally relevant.
It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article includes a summary of a space research project, an interview with the astrophysicist Dr Stacey Habergham-Mawson and an overview of astrophysics i.e. what is astrophysics and how do you become an astrophysicist?
The activity sheet includes discussion points - eight questions the students can answer in groups or individually. There are also links to other relevant resources from the National Schools’ Observatory.
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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Suitable for 11-18-year olds (secondary, middle and high schools), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, in science clubs and at home.
This resource links to KS3 *Human and physical geography *and KS4 Earth and atmospheric science but is also relevant internationally and is a good climate change resource.
It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article includes a summary of a water research project, an interview with the hydrologist Dr Emile Elias and an overview of the Southwest Climate Hub in the USA.
The activity sheet includes discussion points - eight questions the students can answer in groups or individually. There are also links to other relevant resources from the Asombro Institute for Science Education.
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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Suitable for 11-18-year olds (secondary, middle and high schools), this article and accompanying activity sheet can be used in the classroom, in science/geography clubs and at home.
This resource links to KS3 Chemistry, Earth and Atmosphere; Geography but is also internationally relevant.
It can also be used as a careers resource and links to Gatsby Benchmarks:
Gatsby Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information
Gatsby Benchmark 4: Linking curriculum learning to careers
The article includes a summary of an earthquake research project, an interview with the Earth scientist Dr Alex Copely and an overview of seismology i.e. what is seismology and how do you become an Earth Scientist?
The activity sheet includes discussion points - six questions the students can answer in groups or individually. There are also links to other relevant resources from Science World.
The case study interviews students living in Anchorage, USA, an earthquake hot spot.
This resource was first published on Futurum Careers, a free online resource and magazine aimed at encouraging 14-19-year-olds worldwide to pursue careers in science, tech, engineering, maths, medicine (STEM) and social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy (SHAPE).
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