Give context to your teaching. Through text-based Chats and follow-up questions, students are able to explore real-life applications of their classroom studies.
It’s quick and easy to set up, and text-only – no audio or video required.
It’s accessible from the classroom or home, and is super-flexible – you book chats at times that suit you and your classes.
Thanks to funding from the STEM Ambassadors, this activity is completely free for UK state-maintained schools.
Funded by:
The STEM Ambassadors programme supports I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here.
Our STEM Ambassador programme supports a network of thousands of amazing volunteers to bring real-life examples of STEM careers into schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. They help to break stereotypes and offer engaging activities to inspire the next generation into the infinite possibilities of STEM pathways.
The STEM Ambassador programme is funded by UK Research and Innovation.
Students get to:
Learn about up to 30 relevant scientists, through their profiles, including their CVs
Connect with researchers in 30-minute, text-based, online Chats
Deepen their understanding and continue engaging with the scientists by sending follow-up questions
Decide which scientist deserves the £500 winner’s prize
Review their learning through a facilitated discussion