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CREST Awards: Supporting the Primary & Secondary Curriculum

All About STEM

CREST Awards & The British Science Association offer comprehensive guides which map primary & secondary CREST projects with the curriculum. Primary CREST & the Curriculum CREST projects inspire young people to think and behave like scientists and engineers.

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CREST Awards: Supporting the Primary Curriculum

All About STEM

The British Science Association & CREST Awards offer a comprehensive guide to primary CREST which maps projects with the curriculum. “Project-based activities like those offered by CREST have been a lifeline for educators.

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ESERO UK: Primary Teacher CPD (Space)

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Using the subject of space is a fantastic way to inspire and engage students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Teaching Primary Science: Exploring Space Discover how space exploration can inspire your primary science students and engage them in working scientifically. Online, self-paced course.

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33 Online Research Resources

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Quick, safe spots to send your students for research ( click here for updates ) : BrainPop –with the BrainPop characters, a launchpad to curiosity CoolKidFacts –kid-friendly videos, pictures, info, and quizzes–all 100% suitable for children Dimensions –academic research geared for college-level Fact Monster –help with homework and facts Google Earth (..)

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Primary & Secondary: CREST Award Levels

All About STEM

During a CREST Award project, students take on the roles of scientists, researchers, engineers and designers to pursue their own ideas – inspiration & innovation all in one! The CREST Awards scheme is the British Science Association’s flagship programme for 5 to 19 year olds.

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CREST Primary Projects: Step By Step Videos

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Each video provides step-by-step instructions on how you can run CREST projects with your primary students and you can find accompanying booklets here. CREST Awards has partnered with Mewburn Ellis LLP to co-produce a series of 16 demonstration videos for educators.

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The Importance of STEM Education in Primary Schools

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Students’ perception is one of the most important nuances in primary school. STEM is derived from the abbreviation of the capital letters of the words Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Gonzalez and Cuenzi 2012). Why is STEM important in primary schools? Perception occurs with the activity of developing students.

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