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Science & Engineering Ambassadors

What is the main aim of the SEAs programme?

• to support teachers by enriching the curriculum
• to inspire and enthuse young people about science, maths, design and technology, and engineering
• facilitate and enable young people to make links with school based learning and the world of work
• to raise young peoples’ awareness of related careers in business and industry

Science and Engineering Ambassadors (SEAs) are a free resource to schools. STEM TEAM Cambridgeshire can put you in touch with a STEM practioner/professional who has offered to volunteer their time to go into schools to promote STEM. All of the activities listed below or in the Shape The Future Directory depend on the goodwill of Ambassadors, for more information about SEAs, contact our seas@stemteamcambridgeshire.org.uk

Shape The Future

The shape the future directory is the first step in response to Government’s Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Programme Report published in October 2006. The report called for better coordinated support for the promotion of engineering and technology in schools to avoid duplication and waste, to focus public funding on national schemes that are known to be effective and to give teachers better guidance in the choices they make on behalf of their students.
This selection of quality engineering activities for schools has been compiled following wide consultation with the professional engineering community and particularly by a partnership of:

• The Royal Academy of Engineering
• The Gatsby Charitable Foundation
• The Learning Grid
• The Engineering and Technology Board STEMNET
• The British Association for the Advancement of Science
• The Association for Science Education
• The Design and Technology Association
• The Institute of Physics
• The G15 group of chief executives of engineering institutions
• The Engineering Education Alliance, a body drawing together all engineering institutions

All activities are: committed to supporting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teaching and learning in schools developing robust standards of quality assurance available in most cases across the UK
Click on the link below to view and/or download the directory
Shape The Future Directory

BA Young People's Programme

The British Association for the advancement of science has launched the CREST Investigators scheme for primary school children. STEM TEAM Cambridgeshire can provide a resource pack (and support) for activities that encourage thinking about, talking about and doing science. This structured programme rewards children at Star, Superstar and Megastar level and recognises Young Science Ambassadors.

K'Nex Challenge

This is run at county level in Peterborough and Cambridge by SETPoint Cambs. The winning teams are entered for the Regional finals organised by the Essex STEMPOINT contract holder.

IOP Outreach Programme - Light

IOP lecture on ‘Light – Bonfires to Lasers’ delivered by STEM TEAM Cambridgeshire with amazing equipment to study the properties of light, donated by The Ogden Trust.

IOP Outreach Programme - Electric Circuits

The students learn about electrical circuits, sensors and program control for robots and build a ‘Jiggle Bot.’

KS2 Bridge Building

The physics and mathematics of bridge building! Pupils learn about forces, use of triangles in stable structures, working with materials to increase strength. Pupils use computer software to build a bridge, construct tetrahedrons using paper technology, build bridges with K’nex and test to destruction.

Learning Grid

A range of pupil motorsport competition and projects, as well as programmes for all ages from primary school up, is now brought together in the Learning Grid. Pupils can learn the fundamental principles of engineering, seeing how they apply in everyday life, and can even learn how to design, create, develop and race their own cars. For more information visit Learning Grid