STEM Challenge 10
Maths and Science Challenge 2012
STEM Challenge 10 is now completed
All the STEM Challenge 10 resources can still be downloaded, free of charge, for use in the classroom (see Step 5 for all support resources). They are also available on the Out of the blocks website here. Out of the blocks (www.mathsandscience2012.co.uk) is a series of free Maths and Science resources that Cisco recently produced for London 2012. These resources were sent to Heads of Science and Maths at all state-funded Secondary schools in January 2012.
Step 1 - The Challenge Brief
STEMNET and Cisco are challenging 11 to 16 year olds to use their maths and science skills to plan a major sporting event in their local area.
Registration for STEM Challenge 10 is now closed
Step 2 - Register your Team(s)
Registration for STEM Challenge 10 is now closed
If you have registered your teams for the Challenge, then your local STEMNET Contract Holder will be in touch with you shortly to arrange local judging of your teams. All local judging for STEM Challenge 10 is due to take place across the UK between 21st and 30th May.
If you haven’t registered any teams for STEM Challenge 10, you can still access the STEM Challenge 10 resources which are all available to download, free of charge, to use in the classroom.
Step 3 - Teacher Notes
This is where teachers can find out how STEM Challenge 10 will work and how it links in with the curriculum.
We’ve prepared a Starter Activity (see Step 4), included Curriculum Links for information, and given you lots of hints and tips for your teams, including Presentation Advice.
Video – Teams may include their own 2-minute video as part of their 12-minute presentation to the judges. Take the opportunity to put the âTâ in STEM!
For video material, visit the Out of the blocks website to see interviews with Olympic athletes introducing Challenge 2012 and organisers explaining the design and construction of London 2012 sites.
Further information on the judging process and rules of entry into the competition can also be found by clicking below.
Step 4 - Starter Activity
The Starter Activity could be used to introduce the students to STEM Challenge 10: Maths and Science Challenge 2012.
It is designed to explore some of the issues that might affect the planning of a major sporting event.
Click on the link below to find out more details.
Step 5 - Supporting Materials
The following pdf documents have been designed to help you and your students with STEM Challenge 10: Maths and Science Challenge 2012.
Click on the link below for a full list of all the supporting materials which are all downloadable free of charge.