Classes are an important part of the I’m a Scientist activity.
They support you to view your students progress, track how they meet the Learning Outcomes and see how that changes as they take part multiple times, across the year.
Across the summer term, sixth formers participated in the I’m a Scientist Sixth Form STEM Chats Programme. They connected with people who’ve studied, or teach, STEM subjects to explore what it’s really like to study science at university.
Weekly, 3-hour drop-in Chats each focused on a popular university subject. Students explored courses and career paths that interest them, and got personalised responses from people with first-hand experience. Here’s the run-down on how the Sixth Form STEM Chats went!
There are a lot of moving parts behind the I’m a Scientist activity. Supporting all connections between students and scientists is a team of Moderators.
The Mod team are ready for any and all situations. Their task is to make sure the Chats run smoothly and everyone enjoys the experience. Here’s a peek into how they work. Continue reading
Thanks to new funding from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), there’s now even more on offer from I’m a Scientist. Increased capacity makes a big difference, so we’re ‘physched’ to have STFC onboard.
…and you should be too! Find out below what we’re up to, what it means for you, and how you can get involved.
All teachers have access to moderation tools, but we want to share some top tips from our experience too.
We’ve put together 3 ways you can support your students to get the most out of their I’m a Scientist Chat. Continue reading
The Ri’s 2024 CHRISTMAS LECTURES will explore the fundamental impact that food has on our own health and that of the planet.
We are salivating at the prospect of supporting this year’s CHRISTMAS LECTURES with an I’m a Scientist ‘The Truth About Food’ Debate Kit, and activity theme running from 6 January 2025.
Here’s what’s happening and how you can be part of it!
We’ve recently made some changes to improve your experience with the I’m a… activities.
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The I’m a… projects run throughout the year. Your students might take part in a science lesson in September, in computing in November and in maths in June. Learn how students can use one login across all activities Continue reading
Join the Teacher Webinar on Thursday 26 October between 12.30pm and 1pm. Get a better understanding of the I’m a… programme, including our flagship activity I’m a Scientist, and explore the benefits to your local schools’ careers programme.
During this webinar, I’ll be: