#ASEchat Archive
The Association for Science Education (ASE) promotes excellence in science teaching and learning. Follow #ASEchat Mondays at 3pm ET.
Monday November 21, 2016
2:30 PM EST
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 2:30 PM EST
One for you
#asechat
ters
WillWhittow
Nov 20 @ 6:44 AM EST
Maths & Science Teachers, Pls share my article "Engineer Your Career" with your excellent students
https://t.co/T9iZ28NHYZ
hrogerson
Nov 21 @ 2:34 PM EST
What extra-curricular science activities have worked best for you?<< is in the lead at the moment for
#asechat
vote:
https://t.co/cql2lNZ5EU
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 2:41 PM EST
#asechat
PriSciEarle
Nov 21 @ 7:28 AM EST
Pile of videos now in the
@bathspa_ife
#TAPS
playlist to support development of principled assessment in primary sch
https://t.co/td6EcJlscV
In reply to @bathspa_ife
hrogerson
Nov 21 @ 2:48 PM EST
What extra-curricular science activities have worked best for you? is the topic for tonight. Clubs and trips up for discussion.
#asechat
hrogerson
Nov 21 @ 2:48 PM EST
We start in just over 10 minutes. I am pretty busy, so don't wait for me! (reports)
#asechat
A_Weatherall
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 2:50 PM EST
How about teaching Science through Minecraft?
#asechat
hrogerson
Nov 21 @ 2:48 PM EST
What extra-curricular science activities have worked best for you? is the topic for tonight. Clubs and trips up for discussion.
#asechat
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 2:52 PM EST
That sounds a really strong suggestion!
#ASEChat
In reply to @A_Weatherall
geogchris
Nov 21 @ 2:53 PM EST
work with local and TNC employers in STEM based projects and industry visits with staff telling students about careers
#asechat
In reply to @hrogerson
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 2:54 PM EST
Have you come across a game 'Fraxinus' linked to Ash die back?
#ASEChat
In reply to @A_Weatherall
A_Weatherall
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 2:56 PM EST
no, it sounds like it would be very distracting :)
#asechat
In reply to @ViciaScience
A_Weatherall
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 2:56 PM EST
What? Have I missed something?
#asechat
In reply to @ReadTheQuestion, @hrogerson
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 2:57 PM EST
Plant disease now on GCSE curric and this could be a way in for some
#ASEChat
In reply to @A_Weatherall
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 2:58 PM EST
https://t.co/nvE70mSutn
#ASEChat
In reply to @A_Weatherall
participatelrn
Nov 21 @ 2:59 PM EST
#ASEchat
is coming right up! Participate in the conversation at
https://t.co/A2VbbN4UfR
#CollaborativePD
edubabbIe
Nov 21 @ 3:00 PM EST
This article contends that, presently, globalization is a seductive concept.
#asechat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:02 PM EST
Good start to enrichment activities for science week
https://t.co/YRn8hKsEKj
apply for the start up grant
#ASEChat
A_Weatherall
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:02 PM EST
but what about all the blogposts telling us that computer games aren't a good way to teach?
#asechat
In reply to @ViciaScience
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:02 PM EST
@NeedhamL56
Is tonight's
#ASEChat
question about school visits?
In reply to @NeedhamL56
hrogerson
Nov 21 @ 3:02 PM EST
And minecraft apparently!
#asechat
must be missing out??
hrogerson
Nov 21 @ 2:48 PM EST
What extra-curricular science activities have worked best for you? is the topic for tonight. Clubs and trips up for discussion.
#asechat
A_Weatherall
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:03 PM EST
I don't know - I'm writing these tweets out with a pen. :)
#asechat
In reply to @ReadTheQuestion, @hrogerson
gregtheseal
Nov 21 @ 3:03 PM EST
#asechat
evening all is there a topic?
hrogerson
Nov 21 @ 3:03 PM EST
We are hoping to go to GCSE science live. Anyone been?
#asechat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:04 PM EST
Help
@helenrogerson
out she’s got to write reports and host
#asechat
we must be able to keep this one going without much hosting!
hrogerson
Nov 21 @ 2:48 PM EST
What extra-curricular science activities have worked best for you? is the topic for tonight. Clubs and trips up for discussion.
#asechat
hrogerson
Nov 21 @ 3:04 PM EST
extra curricular... any suggestions that don't involve mine craft!
#asechat
In reply to @gregtheseal
TJohns85
Nov 21 @ 3:04 PM EST
#ASEChat
brisandbath_sci
Nov 21 @ 3:03 PM EST
Science & Religion discussion tomorrow
@TrinityBristol
- free tickets. Let's hear your point of view!
In reply to @TrinityBristol
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:04 PM EST
What is it? Run by Ofqual for students?
#ASEChat
In reply to @hrogerson
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:05 PM EST
TNC?
#ASEChat
In reply to @geogchris, @hrogerson
A_Weatherall
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:05 PM EST
could we use Minecraft to build the science museum?
#asechat
In reply to @hrogerson, @gregtheseal
A_Weatherall
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:06 PM EST
the bloggers don't think so
#asechat
:)
In reply to @ViciaScience
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:06 PM EST
who runs it? I’m not sure about it’s title !
#ASEChat
hrogerson
Nov 21 @ 3:03 PM EST
We are hoping to go to GCSE science live. Anyone been?
#asechat
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:06 PM EST
yes went a couple of years ago, it was excellent (lots of unruly kids from other schools though 😡)
#asechat
In reply to @hrogerson
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:07 PM EST
not all games are equal just like everything else
#ASEChat
In reply to @A_Weatherall
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:07 PM EST
who hosts it? Is it communal revision sessions?
#ASEChat
In reply to @doc_kristy, @hrogerson
stevethedoc1
Nov 21 @ 3:07 PM EST
#asechat
just games waiting for someone to love them!!!
In reply to @ViciaScience, @A_Weatherall
A_Weatherall
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:08 PM EST
I'm trying my best :)
#asechat
In reply to @NeedhamL56, @helenrogerson
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:08 PM EST
also going to this
https://t.co/s1vtdI0oS5
#asechat
In reply to @hrogerson
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:09 PM EST
no, it's got highs profile guest speakers covering topics linked to the GCSE curriculum
#asechat
In reply to @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:09 PM EST
Residential or day trips? any schools justify a sleepover for science?
#ASEChat
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:09 PM EST
so Robert Winston was talking about genetics etc
#asechat
also one session by a GCSE examiner(that bit not so good)
In reply to @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:10 PM EST
45 Y10 kids from 9 different schools, 3 days 2 nights at Oxford University doing science maths and engineering
#asechat
In reply to @NeedhamL56
gregtheseal
Nov 21 @ 3:10 PM EST
#asechat
fieldwork!
In reply to @NeedhamL56
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:11 PM EST
also done a 'rough science' 3 days 2 nights on Anglesey
#asechat
In reply to @NeedhamL56
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:11 PM EST
Wish there were more opportunities for students to listen to people like Winston, Attenboro, Jones, etc
#ASEChat
In reply to @doc_kristy, @hrogerson
ljrn42
Nov 21 @ 3:11 PM EST
yep. Went for several years. In general seems to be 80%superb and 20% heavy going.
#asechat
In reply to @hrogerson
DanHannard
Nov 21 @ 3:11 PM EST
#asechat
Have you tried
@imascientist
? Superb, free, well- resources, all you need is a PC lab.
In reply to @hrogerson, @imascientist
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:11 PM EST
My favourite!
#ASEChat
gregtheseal
Nov 21 @ 3:10 PM EST
#asechat
fieldwork!
In reply to @NeedhamL56
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:12 PM EST
Always surprised by numbers of schools at NHM, BM, Sci Mus when I walk past
#ASEChat
In reply to @NeedhamL56
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:12 PM EST
#ASEChat
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:11 PM EST
Sent Triple Sci kids one year - they loved it, some first class speakers!
In reply to @hrogerson
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:12 PM EST
@hrogerson
biology dept have a day at the zoo together with geography dept long at diversity
#asechat
In reply to @hrogerson
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:13 PM EST
Sent Triple Sci kids one year - they loved it, some first class speakers!
#asechat
(try again!)
In reply to @hrogerson, @hrogerson
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:13 PM EST
Anyone do field work with physics or chemistry classes?
#ASEChat
In reply to @gregtheseal, @NeedhamL56
SKLchem
Nov 21 @ 3:13 PM EST
#ASEChat
@NeedhamL56
- We have taken some students for past two years - it was great; my son also went & enjoyed
In reply to @hrogerson, @NeedhamL56
ljrn42
Nov 21 @ 3:13 PM EST
very good at getting the quieter students involved
#asechat
In reply to @DanHannard, @hrogerson, @imascientist
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:13 PM EST
#asechat
also fieldwork for the day with
@Lancswildlife
lichens, river invertebrates, butterfly and moth surveys
In reply to @Lancswildlife
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:13 PM EST
There are some great trips available, but often cost is an issue!
#asechat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:13 PM EST
What about cost? Is it a barrier in deprived areas? especially for the residential stuff? will PP money stretch that far?
#ASEChat
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:14 PM EST
We take kids to local
@RoySocChem
competitions, Top of the bench, Christmas lectures, Young Analyst
#asechat
In reply to @RoySocChem
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:15 PM EST
our Oxford trip was charity funded, since had the plug pulled, now self funding and WP schools use PP money
#asechat
In reply to @NeedhamL56
MrMMascolo
Nov 21 @ 3:15 PM EST
Minecraft great example of using tech in the class! Stdnts can demonstrate chem/phys changes, build atoms & elements to name a few
#ASEchat
missmarshall15
Nov 21 @ 3:15 PM EST
Borrow the moon! We loved Space Week
#asechat
In reply to @hrogerson
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:16 PM EST
I would recommend
@chesterzoo
@spacecentre
@MagnaScience
@starcentre
#asechat
In reply to @chesterzoo, @spacecentre, @MagnaScience, @STARCentre
missturnerwbs
Nov 21 @ 3:16 PM EST
We have stopped running most trips due to cost of cover needing to be included and just the time to organise!
#asechat
SKLchem
Nov 21 @ 3:16 PM EST
#ASEchat
- Y12 synthesis & spectroscopy visit to Manchester Uni undergrad labs enthuses students now 67% applied for chem degrees
A_Weatherall
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:17 PM EST
Build atoms in Minecraft :) I love twitter
#asechat
MrMMascolo
Nov 21 @ 3:15 PM EST
Minecraft great example of using tech in the class! Stdnts can demonstrate chem/phys changes, build atoms & elements to name a few
#ASEchat
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:17 PM EST
lots of local people running planetariums, inc
@STARCentre
mentioned by
@OliHandley
#ASEChat
In reply to @missmarshall15, @hrogerson, @STARCentre, @OliHandley
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:17 PM EST
yes, I didnt even include this cost. Transport is often the prohibitive one
#asechat
In reply to @missturnerwbs
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:18 PM EST
the LA used to help with that by grouping schools together, sharing staff, alas in the fragmented MAT world...
#asechat
In reply to @ljrn42, @NeedhamL56
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:18 PM EST
Lots of cheap things to do though:Y7 love a science club and the
@CRESTAwards
are fantastic and good value
#asechat
In reply to @CRESTAwards
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:18 PM EST
Are you aware of the Huddersfield Observatory (Crosland Moor)?
#ASEChat
In reply to @OliHandley, @chesterzoo, @spacecentre, @MagnaScience, @STARCentre
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:18 PM EST
So other costs are involved not just cost to the students
#ASEChat
do H & S requirements place restrictions too hard to get over
ljrn42
Nov 21 @ 3:16 PM EST
biggest issue for us is in small groups - take a team of 6 somewhere and they might have to cover £200 cover costs a day#asechat
In reply to @NeedhamL56
MrMMascolo
Nov 21 @ 3:18 PM EST
Students are challenged to create a connection between classwork and the real world! This is a great idea for biology class!
#ASEchat
In reply to @doc_kristy, @hrogerson
A_Weatherall
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:18 PM EST
In the interests of love and harmony I present the Minecraft periodic table :)
#asechat
https://t.co/zath4s9OJm
A_Weatherall
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:17 PM EST
Build atoms in Minecraft :) I love twitter
#asechat
MrMMascolo
Nov 21 @ 3:15 PM EST
Minecraft great example of using tech in the class! Stdnts can demonstrate chem/phys changes, build atoms & elements to name a few
#ASEchat
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:18 PM EST
that's a real shame
#asechat
we use trains a fair bit to keep cost of coaches down for local events
In reply to @missturnerwbs
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:18 PM EST
Yes, but never been - got any contacts?
#asechat
In reply to @ViciaScience, @chesterzoo, @spacecentre, @MagnaScience, @STARCentre
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:19 PM EST
@NeedhamL56
has a great trip for Y12 biologists at Man Uni - Drosophila lab - share costs
#ASEChat
In reply to @SKLchem, @NeedhamL56
A_Weatherall
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:19 PM EST
We're lucky we've got the STEM centre near by. Some Y8 got to do an engineering day last week.
#asechat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:19 PM EST
Thats an amazing impact
#ASEChat
SKLchem
Nov 21 @ 3:16 PM EST
#ASEchat
- Y12 synthesis & spectroscopy visit to Manchester Uni undergrad labs enthuses students now 67% applied for chem degrees
LessonToolbox
Nov 21 @ 3:20 PM EST
Great idea - Y12 Blood vessels model via
@teacherchalky1
#asechat
#biology
#aussieEd
In reply to @teacherchalky1
hrogerson
Nov 21 @ 3:20 PM EST
#ASEchat
great idea here
missmarshall15
Nov 21 @ 3:19 PM EST
I shared our list of tried and tested FREE (!) science enrichment ideas with other
@AETAcademies
In reply to @hrogerson, @AETAcademies
MrMMascolo
Nov 21 @ 3:20 PM EST
Online labs are becoming more and popular among professors in college. Are students still gaining the correct skills needed?
#ASEchat
In reply to @DanHannard, @hrogerson, @imascientist
DanHannard
Nov 21 @ 3:20 PM EST
We also used to go to a Leeds-wide competition called Golden Bunsen, but like egg race. Won it several times!
#asechat
In reply to @hrogerson
SKLchem
Nov 21 @ 3:20 PM EST
#asechat
- Not just Y7, I ran a synthesis club for Y12 a few years ago with RSC funding
In reply to @OliHandley, @NeedhamL56, @CRESTAwards
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:21 PM EST
Unis do quite a lot of good outreach too for the KS4/KS5 and the
@PhysicsNews
do a good lecture series in and around schools
#asechat
In reply to @PhysicsNews
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:21 PM EST
This makes me feel very sad :( the benefits far outweigh the costs
#ASEChat
missturnerwbs
Nov 21 @ 3:16 PM EST
We have stopped running most trips due to cost of cover needing to be included and just the time to organise!
#asechat
MrMMascolo
Nov 21 @ 3:21 PM EST
As educators we must make our material relevant to our students. What better way then fieldwork!
#ASEchat
In reply to @gregtheseal, @NeedhamL56
hrogerson
Nov 21 @ 3:21 PM EST
#ASEchat
is on enrichment this evening. Interested if it's about 'engagement' or 'science capital'? Can it be both?
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:21 PM EST
Not direct contacts - but we need to create some in Yorks ASE
#ASEChat
In reply to @OliHandley, @chesterzoo, @spacecentre, @MagnaScience, @STARCentre
whitebug16
Nov 21 @ 3:21 PM EST
#asechat
stem ambassadors, and a bit of cafe science (with cake) both work well, at low cost
In reply to @hrogerson
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:22 PM EST
cant not be both?
#asechat
In reply to @hrogerson
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:22 PM EST
quite lot of Unis have funding to get potential students across the threshold, they do a good job, not all ‘sales’
#ASEChat
In reply to @SKLchem
hrogerson
Nov 21 @ 3:22 PM EST
Got to look at what
@PhysicsNews
are running in your area.general interest lectures good for VI form
#asechat
In reply to @PhysicsNews
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:23 PM EST
pretty sure
@sparklyrubyred
would be interested if you manage
#asechat
In reply to @ViciaScience, @sparklyrubyred
gregtheseal
Nov 21 @ 3:23 PM EST
#asechat
i did not like the flashing
#mincraft
periodic table
In reply to @A_Weatherall
MrMMascolo
Nov 21 @ 3:23 PM EST
Cafe Science! I like the sound of it. Making money & learning with hands on teaching. Yum!
#ASEchat
In reply to @whitebug16, @hrogerson
SKLchem
Nov 21 @ 3:23 PM EST
#asechat
Don't forget former students now doing science-related courses and jobs - get them back to talk to students
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:24 PM EST
Just reminded me of the mass spec in a suitcase done by the RSc via
@UniofBradford
and was fab!
#asechat
In reply to @SKLchem, @NeedhamL56, @UniofBradford
gregtheseal
Nov 21 @ 3:24 PM EST
costs and red tape to take kids out are enormous. much easier not to go!
#ASEChat
In reply to @NeedhamL56
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:24 PM EST
not just Y12!
https://t.co/RBCePQCQgt
#asechat
@Poppi62
In reply to @ViciaScience, @SKLchem, @Poppi62
ramtopsgrum
Nov 21 @ 3:25 PM EST
but
#asechat
this is real world, and money has to come from somewhere. no money in school, so parents fund. or not.
In reply to @NeedhamL56, @hrogerson
whitebug16
Nov 21 @ 3:25 PM EST
hehe
https://t.co/dfEFXqu5ZM
#asechat
In reply to @MrMMascolo, @hrogerson
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:26 PM EST
Also a reminder to get to know you
@RoySocChem
education coordinators who can keep you up to date with local events
#asechat
In reply to @RoySocChem
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:26 PM EST
They are still doing this I think. There is lots on offer that doesn’t cost anything /very much
#asechat
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:24 PM EST
Just reminded me of the mass spec in a suitcase done by the RSc via
@UniofBradford
and was fab!
#asechat
In reply to @SKLchem, @NeedhamL56, @UniofBradford
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:26 PM EST
Countryfile showed Castleford children becoming wildlife rangers at Fairburn Ings. Brilliant
#ASEChat
In reply to @MrMMascolo, @gregtheseal, @NeedhamL56
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:26 PM EST
I like this tweet, not because I like it, but I agree!
#ASEChat
gregtheseal
Nov 21 @ 3:24 PM EST
costs and red tape to take kids out are enormous. much easier not to go!
#ASEChat
In reply to @NeedhamL56
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:27 PM EST
@OliHandley
@SKLchem
@UniofBradford
yep SIAS is available in all areas of UK and Ireland now, IR and NMR
#asechat
In reply to @NeedhamL56, @OliHandley, @SKLchem, @UniofBradford
ljrn42
Nov 21 @ 3:27 PM EST
sadly I find students reluctant to give up own tine and curriculum too crowded to fit in too many visits
#ASEChat
In reply to @SKLchem
MrMMascolo
Nov 21 @ 3:27 PM EST
Former students are a great resource! If educator have them guest speak or highlight their career to students, a spark may be lit
#ASEchat
In reply to @SKLchem
anhalf
Nov 21 @ 3:27 PM EST
#asechat
getting the chn outside can be as good as a trip...
Newmanphysics
Nov 21 @ 3:28 PM EST
#asechat
You can talk about photographing a bird with a slow and a fast shutter. Information about position or motion
In reply to @missaudsley
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:28 PM EST
ask local industries for cash, apply for grants like the BSW one on offer now for challenging circumstance
#ASEChat
In reply to @ramtopsgrum, @hrogerson
Newmanphysics
Nov 21 @ 3:29 PM EST
#asechat
I got to discussing virtual particles and how they borrow energy of the future today while teaching particle physics.
In reply to @missaudsley
SKLchem
Nov 21 @ 3:30 PM EST
#ASEChat
We had RAF in earlier this year for Y8 - They thought the Fun with Flight presentation 'was epic' & loved the drone!
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:30 PM EST
@PirateOU
used to be Bradford Robotic Telescope was a great resource with staff and student training, is this still being offered
#asechat
In reply to @PirateOU
edubabbIe
Nov 21 @ 3:30 PM EST
University Leadership: The Moral Dimensions of appraisal and action accordingly.
#asechat
ShaneMcC
Nov 21 @ 3:30 PM EST
I wld argue it can be both. Get kids engaged with right ppl will improve their SciCap
#ASEChat
In reply to @hrogerson
MrMMascolo
Nov 21 @ 3:30 PM EST
Is is especially challenging in low income areas. How are we supposed to raise money?
#ASEchat
In reply to @ramtopsgrum, @NeedhamL56, @hrogerson
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:31 PM EST
So would you include parents / family members in extra curric activities?
#ASEChat
In reply to @ShaneMcC, @hrogerson
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:31 PM EST
No no no no no
#ASEChat
In reply to @MrMMascolo, @DanHannard, @hrogerson, @imascientist
ocr_science
Nov 21 @ 3:32 PM EST
The
@royalsociety
summer science exhibition is brilliant for VI form - get them talking to real researchers. Also fun for teachers.
#ASEchat
In reply to @royalsociety
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:32 PM EST
Used to do a Science Film Club during science week which was reasonably popular
#asechat
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:33 PM EST
N Conf on Saturday - Using VR to extend field work - partial answer to problems listed here?
#ASEChat
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:34 PM EST
And better still become one of the exhibitors like students from Boroughbridge / partnership grant
#ASEChat
In reply to @ocr_science, @royalsociety
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:34 PM EST
thats the one I sent a trip to, was warmly received
#asechat
In reply to @FergusonMr1, @hrogerson
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:34 PM EST
Ooh, forgot
@Salters_Inst
chemistry festivals for KS3 (y7/8) at universities across the country in the summer term
#asechat
In reply to @Salters_Inst
gregtheseal
Nov 21 @ 3:34 PM EST
can hear Linda
https://t.co/VYubuXP6kO
#asechat
In reply to @NeedhamL56, @MrMMascolo, @DanHannard, @hrogerson, @imascientist
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:34 PM EST
Yes, yes, yes
https://t.co/bG3dzQywXl
and
https://t.co/mxoVUC6NEJ
#asechat
hrogerson
Nov 21 @ 3:21 PM EST
#ASEchat
is on enrichment this evening. Interested if it's about 'engagement' or 'science capital'? Can it be both?
ShaneMcC
Nov 21 @ 3:35 PM EST
Where possible. I guess the danger is just getting those parents already engaged.
#ASEChat
In reply to @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:35 PM EST
#asechat
when judging various comps I have noticed more groups being accompanied by techs and TAs rather than teachers to reduce costs
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:35 PM EST
Also had trips go to
@TBB_NorthEast
which has been really engaging
#asechat
In reply to @TBB_NorthEast
ljrn42
Nov 21 @ 3:36 PM EST
was just about to mention that one.
#ASEChat
In reply to @doc_kristy, @Salters_Inst
FergusonMr1
Nov 21 @ 3:36 PM EST
Anybody know of any good (relatively straight forward and not too time consuming) places to apply for funding/grants for Science
#asechat
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:36 PM EST
for you! Jealous of their space centre stuff this weekend!
#asechat
In reply to @sarahpurplee, @RSC_MidsEd, @RoySocChem, @RSC_MidsEd
ramtopsgrum
Nov 21 @ 3:36 PM EST
yeah. 's'a problem. But it's ok because
@educationgovuk
tell us schools are funded well. Mmhmm.
#asechat
In reply to @MrMMascolo, @NeedhamL56, @hrogerson, @educationgovuk
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:37 PM EST
Yes. Needed at first to build confidence of hard to reach? Local schl ran allotment club to attract Ps
#ASEChat
In reply to @ShaneMcC, @hrogerson
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:37 PM EST
Also signpost events that pupils could access independently, science festivals at universities, lectures, museum events
#asechat
ramtopsgrum
Nov 21 @ 3:37 PM EST
and if there are none...?
#asechat
Would be simpler just to fund schools properly.
In reply to @NeedhamL56, @hrogerson
A_Weatherall
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:37 PM EST
Come and work with me
@FergusonMr1
and
@bioteach9
at Millthorpe - Chemistry specialism ideally.
https://t.co/c1fWrEAz3V
#asechat
In reply to @FergusonMr1, @bioteach9
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:37 PM EST
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ... It's the not time consuming that is making me laugh by the way...
#asechat
In reply to @FergusonMr1
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:38 PM EST
RS partnership grant, but hurry!
#ASEChat
Work with a scientist
In reply to @FergusonMr1
SKLchem
Nov 21 @ 3:39 PM EST
#asechat
Have had several from RSC Outreach Fund
https://t.co/0lsYCweknb
In reply to @FergusonMr1, @A_Weatherall
MrMMascolo
Nov 21 @ 3:39 PM EST
Science Film Club, what does this entail? I'm interested in using it in my classroom. Many of my of students are visual learners
#ASEchat
In reply to @OliHandley
doc_kristy
Nov 21 @ 3:40 PM EST
@royalsociety
partnership grant, also smaller grants from the individual subject associations
#asechat
In reply to @FergusonMr1, @royalsociety
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:40 PM EST
In the old days (5 yrs ago) STEM Directories would list available outreach events and opportunities. Still around?
#ASEChat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:41 PM EST
info here
https://t.co/kMSiJdjC21
30% PP, or 30% BME or small school in rural location
#asechat
FergusonMr1
Nov 21 @ 3:36 PM EST
Am I right in saying you need 30% pupil premium pupils to apply for that grant?
In reply to @NeedhamL56, @ramtopsgrum, @hrogerson
dave2004b
Nov 21 @ 3:42 PM EST
#asechat
looks like it:
https://t.co/oWdFoNEx17
In reply to @ViciaScience
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:43 PM EST
we watched things that had a science slant ranging from things like
@PlanetEarthBBC
to apollo13
#asechat
In reply to @MrMMascolo, @PlanetEarthBBC
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:43 PM EST
often good to talk about the science 'would that work?' 'could that work?'
#asechat
In reply to @MrMMascolo
chemDrK
Nov 21 @ 3:44 PM EST
Sorry can't join in with
#ASEChat
at the moment (kids bedtime) but best sci enrichment activity I've personally done is Journal Club
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:44 PM EST
They’ve extended the closing date check the web site for info
https://t.co/kMSiJdjC21
#ASEChat
In reply to @sarahpurplee
MrMMascolo
Nov 21 @ 3:44 PM EST
#ASEchat
https://t.co/23sQI5Tw1B
chemDrK
Nov 21 @ 3:45 PM EST
This is Science Journal Club. Students read paper in adv, meet and tdiscuss it. If possible, invite authors
#ASEchat
https://t.co/bKhEOZn9Oy
gregtheseal
Nov 21 @ 3:45 PM EST
#asechat
anyone know how to get involved with
#psqm
@PriSciEarle
I know a school that are interested
In reply to @PriSciEarle
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:46 PM EST
and cheap (apart from the popcorn)
#ASEChat
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:32 PM EST
Used to do a Science Film Club during science week which was reasonably popular
#asechat
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:46 PM EST
talk to
@priscigeeks
if stuck
#ASEChat
In reply to @gregtheseal, @PriSciEarle, @priscigeeks
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:47 PM EST
deadline extended until 28th today check all the web links posted on this chat
#ASEChat
In reply to @ramtopsgrum, @FergusonMr1, @hrogerson
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:47 PM EST
golden opp to do half life demo?
#asechat
#alwaysthinking
!
In reply to @NeedhamL56
chemDrK
Nov 21 @ 3:47 PM EST
we meet monthly. It's low-maintenance & basically no cost. Main effort is finding willing researchers to come in and talk
#ASEChat
In reply to @chemDrK
chemDrK
Nov 21 @ 3:48 PM EST
but because it's only an hour, &all they have to do is turn up (not prepare a talk) and we're local, we've managed so far
#ASEChat
In reply to @chemDrK
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:49 PM EST
A walk around the exhibition at
#ASEConf
in January will provide many opps for enrichment, visits etc
#ASEChat
A_Weatherall
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:49 PM EST
Check out this fault line - geographers and earthscentists.
https://t.co/oQ5ZNHPRcf
#asechat
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:50 PM EST
@STEMAmbassadors
work out of
@UniofBradford
and have helped run science clubs and
@CRESTAwards
related really well with kids too!
#asechat
In reply to @STEMAmbassadors, @UniofBradford, @CRESTAwards
A_Weatherall
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:50 PM EST
And this one at Waipapa bay
https://t.co/77ilVglmIO
#asechat
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:51 PM EST
Some competitions here
https://t.co/xDNVZFt0vA
some provide funding or resources or both
#asechat
good for enrichment
FergusonMr1
Nov 21 @ 3:36 PM EST
Anybody know of any good (relatively straight forward and not too time consuming) places to apply for funding/grants for Science
#asechat
A_Weatherall
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:51 PM EST
And this one at Waipapa Bay
https://t.co/NQMKn7q8Yn
#asechat
OliHandley
Nov 21 @ 3:53 PM EST
always been a fan of the MiSAC competitions
https://t.co/o9pRx4udcE
#asechat
In reply to @NeedhamL56
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:54 PM EST
Nice one Dave
#asechat
and don’t forget
@STEMAmbassadors
https://t.co/v13bhcOA4B
In reply to @STEMAmbassadors
dave2004b
Nov 21 @ 3:42 PM EST
#asechat
looks like it:
https://t.co/oWdFoNEx17
In reply to @ViciaScience
ljrn42
Nov 21 @ 3:56 PM EST
#biology
challenge has been good run by
@AmandaChemist
#asechat
In reply to @AmandaChemist
ViciaScience
Nov 21 @ 3:56 PM EST
@A_Weatherall
Some more 'educational games' that may support science learning= Virulent, Plague Inc, Cargo bot, Simplephysics
#ASEChat
In reply to @A_Weatherall
gregtheseal
Nov 21 @ 3:57 PM EST
is there a cost for the school? They are very small (as new) 60 students!
#ASEChat
In reply to @priscigeeks, @ViciaScience, @PriSciEarle
NeedhamL56
- Moderator
Nov 21 @ 3:58 PM EST
Don’t be confused by
@AmandaChemist
s name!
#Biology
#ASEChat
In reply to @AmandaChemist
ljrn42
Nov 21 @ 3:56 PM EST
#biology
challenge has been good run by
@AmandaChemist
#asechat
In reply to @AmandaChemist
