Alison Hooper
Dept of Engineering Design and Mathematics,
UWE.

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Activities: Maths - Bubbles

Activities:
Maths
– Illusions

Activities: Engineering - Dynamics

Activities: Eng –
Aerofoils and Pendulum

Activities: Science –
Microscopic Life

Activities: Science - Genetics

Aims of the UWE STEM Activity Day
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• Inspire pupils with respect to STEM subjects
• Encourage pupils to aspire to university to study STEM subjects.
• Enhance the school STEM curriculum
• Promote careers that exist with STEM

Activities:

Activities:

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• Activities well matched the capabilities of Y8 pupils
• Pupils encouraged to think about things they wouldn’t ordinarily.
• Activities were all “hand on”
• Young people and their own stories
• Nothing negative about the whole day

Evaluation
Question1-I found out something I didn’t know
Question 2-The activity was interesting.
Question 3-I could see connections with what I am learning in maths and science at school
Question4-The activity made me want to find out more about science, engineering or mathematics.
Question 5-The activity was fun
Stand 3 Bubbles
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1 2 3
Question Number
4 5

Evaluation
Question1Before today I was thinking of a career in science, engineering or mathematics
Question 2After today's events I am more interested in a career in science, engineering or mathematics
Question 3I know more about the types of careers in science as a result of today
Question4I am more likely to think about 'A' levels in the future in science and mathematics
Question 5I am more likely to think about going to college or university one day to study one of these
General Questions
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1,5
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5
4,5
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3,5
1 2 3
Question Number
4 5

Activities: Science –
Microscopic Life

Activities: Science –
Microscopic Life

Activities: Science –
Microscopic Life

Activities: Science –
Microscopic Life

I am definitely willing to help out again this year with the STEM
Activity Days and I look forward to it.
I do think my role of demonstrator has enhanced my personal development. … It's definitely something I would mention on my
CV.
One of the things I enjoy most about the activity days is when you can see the students are learning even when they don't think they are. The interactiveness of each stand makes it fun for the demonstrator too.
And of course, I love the free lunch too!