ASE is delighted to offer its’ Scotland regional Annual Conference for 2025, with something suitable for primary and secondary science educators, technicians and probationers! Tickets are now open for booking. Prices start from £20 for ASE members. Come along and gain some excellent professional learning opportunities and talk with exhibitors about their latest resources and initiatives. We look forward to welcoming you. For queries please email conferences@ase.org.uk
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We often go big on chemistry demonstration to inspire and create that wow factor, but what about thinking micro? By scaling down to small quantities and basic tools we open up channels for experiential learning, some of which can be repeated and reflected in day to day activities. Come learn about the epiphany of opportunity in microscale stumbled upon by a problem-solving technician and a very tired new recruit that improved my teaching practice, engaged learners, and saved a few pennies along the way.
Smart carts combine motion, force and acceleration sensors. They make excellent tools for investigating much more than just motion. This session will explore smart cart experiments. Participants should bring a device so they can try the experiments out for themselves.
A cheap toy is used to investigate energy transfers and look at velocity time and displacement time graphs using Tracker to analyse a video of the toy jumping.
Why is it that practical physics can often cause technicians to panic? This practical based session will look at the Physics elements of the SSERC Local Authority Resources from a technician’s perspective. We will look at the Thermal Imaging Camera, Vernier SpectroVis Plus and fibre optic probe, Vernier LabQuest 2 with various sensors and Cloud Chamber whilst discussing options for support (given the opening question) within physics.
IRIS collaborates with leading universities and industry partners to develop free STEM research projects in fields such as ecology, space physics, chemistry, and particle physics/coding. These projects can be integrated into timetabled lessons or extracurricular clubs. Some projects are also suitable for students to work on independently with less frequent support from their teacher.
Teachers receive ongoing support from Regional School Engagement Leads—former teachers who provide guidance on project selection, research methodologies, and conference preparation. Students participating in IRIS projects can attend conferences to present their findings. All projects, conferences, and additional support are free for UK state-funded schools and colleges, with travel bursaries available for in-person events.
(Modelling in a Science Classroom session previously planned by Mattie Downie - Presenter cancelled 27th May and sends apologies)
This activity will be based on the Daffodil DNA citizen science project using freely available Jalview software. The premise will be introduced followed by a run through of the Jalview schools workbook to help students explore 2 classes of macromolecules - DNA and proteins, including what they are composed of and how they relate to each other. Delegates will need access to a PC/laptop, wifi and a web browser to participate.
This session will introduce a host of activities, covering each of the Physics areas of the BGE Science curriculum. Each practical activity will address second or third level content using typical lab equipment or everyday items.
