STEM/Coding

Great Science Share for Schools

Simply encouraging children and young people to ask and share scientific questions and investigations based on things they’re curious about.

This year the event runs from Tuesday, 16 June 2020, 08:00 –

Wednesday, 29 July 2020, 20:00 BST. It is about children communicating something that they have been investigating which starts with a question that they are interested in. Register here for the event. On the 16th of June, there are numerous, socially distanced, events to be part of should you wish. 

For other activities to complete please visit the 'Get Involved' page for numerous activities suitable for Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2.

Xplore!

A few STEM activity ideas from the previously branded 'Techniquest Science Discovery Centre' based in Wrexham. 

Starters for STEM

Starters for STEM consists of lots of easy to run activities suitable for children from 4-11. Designed for parents to use at home they help children develop their science, technology, engineering and maths skills. These activities are easy-to-resource and provide children with the stimulus to talk about the world around them. These are provided by STEM learning.  Find the starters here.

Remote Science Lessons

Click here for access to online remote lessons via STEM learning. Once you have followed the link, click 'Key stage 1' for Foundation Phase pupils or 'Key stage 2.' Sessions run at specific times on specific days, but all you need to do is press "click to join" which is right at the bottom of the session box, at the right time on the right day of your chosen lesson!  There are additional worksheets to follow up with if you wish. 

Minecraft Education Edition

Everyone with a Hwb account is eligible to download Minecraft - Education Edition for FREE. Use the link below to download the relevant software. Use Hwb login details when prompted.

https://education.minecraft.net/get-started/download/

Easter KW Group

Coding Course 1

https://studio.code.org/sections/RFPQCQ

Easter KW Group

Star Wars Coding

https://studio.code.org/sections/NWSZMF

Infants Coding Course 1A - coding course for infants

https://studio.code.org/sections/PXSDVG

Coding with Anna and Elsa

https://studio.code.org/sections/RDWXJJ

Home challenges - Lego, STEM, indoor activities

Please see the document at the end of this page.