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Why is STEM important? Nowadays, most careers require good knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Even those jobs you least expect. For example,...
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Why is STEM important? Nowadays, most careers require good knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Even those jobs you least expect. For example,...
Posted by Mo Abusef
We were absolutely delighted last week to welcome a number of organisations into Bushey Meads to work with our year 8 students introducing them to possible careers in...
Posted by Di Mcildowie
STEM Club has returned this week, with students developing their designing and making skills through a range of mini projects and competitions. It was great to welcome...
Posted by David Chalkley
What would happen if a complete ring of bark was eaten? With the wonderful sunshine we have been blessed with this week, Mr Burley seized the opportunity to take his science class...
Posted by Suresh Varsani
What a great host of activities and experiences for Mental Health Awareness Week recently. Did you end up seeing some nice visuals of flowers? Did you end up enjoying mindfulness...
Posted by Suresh Varsani
Having completed their GCSE Science assessments, our Year 11 students have been treated to some really special practical experiments and outdoor learning STEM experiences. Our...
Posted by Suresh Varsani
The photo shows Harry and Jude in year 8, with their completed ‘torch in an hour’ project. When?Monday after school, from 3.15 to 4.15 pm in C9. What? There will be a...
Posted by David Chalkley
POTATO POWER!! Here’s another STEM challenge for you to try at home or in school. You might also like this cool video that shows a computer being powered by potatoes!!!!...
Posted by Suresh Varsani
Which way are you heading??? Build your own homemade compass! Fancy a greater challenge? Watch the video below to make a more sophisticated compass: Here’s another...
Posted by Suresh Varsani
Did someone say we’re about to experience a HEAT WAVE?!! Why not cool yourself down with a few WATER BOMBS!!! That’s right, this week’s STEM Challenge involves...
Posted by Suresh Varsani
Why is STEM important?
Nowadays, most careers require good knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Even those jobs you least expect. For example, psychologists need to learn data analysis in order to figure out what people are usually troubled with. Our communities need a well-trained workforce to fill job vacancies, boost the economy, and build the future. This is why STEM is vital, it’s about being ready for university, job opportunities, and life.
What is coming up?
I am delighted to announce that we have lined up an exciting selection of STEM clubs that you can join in, the following is just a flavour of what is coming up this term:
VEX Robotics Competition, see how to compete on a world stage where teams of students are tasked with designing and building a robot in a game-based engineering challenge.
Mission to Mars program, explore Mars and learn about a continuous flow of scientific information and discovery through a carefully selected series of robotic orbiters, landers and mobile laboratories interconnected by a high-bandwidth Mars/Earth communications network.
National Space Centre, with six interactive galleries, the UK’s largest planetarium, and the iconic 42m high Rocket Tower, the award-winning National Space Centre is an out of this world experience
Coding club, learn how to code objects and execute commands. Join the largest online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.
Science Club, this includes biology, chemistry and physics Olympiad. The club offers more than facts about science, but gives the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the world and to create lasting bonds.
Maths games clubs, this includes: maths games, puzzles, quizzes, codebreaking, maths investigations, maths trails and general problem solving.
Students helpers are also welcome to join, please see Mr Abusef if you would like to help running a club or if you have an idea you would like to introduce.
The F1 in Schools design and technology challenge is picking up pace as we get closer to race day in January 2020. The 2 Bushey Meads Teams entering this year are currently;...
I was fortunate enough to be invited to the STEM Festival at Middlesex University, where I explored a variety of fascinating experiments, studies, and interactive activities....