Activities

	4X4 in Schools Out of and in school events, competition, student and teacher resources, age range 14-18
	AAA Maths AAA Math features a comprehensive set of interactive arithmetic lessons.
	Architecture Workshop Out-of and in-school events age range 5-19
	At Home in Space Out-of and in-school event, student and teacher resources, age range 5-19.
	BAE Systems Education Programme In school events, student and teacher resources
	BAE Systems Education Programme In school events, student and teacher resources, age range 7-14.
	BMFA Education Programme The BMFA education programme aims to encourage youngsters to build and fly model aircraft and so develop new skills and gain an insight into the science and technology of flight.
	BodyWorks on Tour BodyWorks on Tour is a new outreach programme, from Glasgow Science Centre, about our amazing bodies. These engaging science shows, interactive workshops and amazing exhibits are the perfect complement to the Curriculum for Excellence science and health and wellbeing outcomes. There is an experience available for all ages:
	British Science Association The British Science Asspciation runs the CREST Investigators and Crest Awards schemes. The activities focus on thinking about, talking about and doing science.
	By Design Sports Science Programme In-school event, age range 7-19
	Caithness Science Festival Science workshops, shows and talks in Thurso and Wick in March.
	Chemistry at Work Chemistry at Work provides S3 pupils from Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Moray and Angus with an insight into the many different career options that can result from studying Chemistry.
	Clyde Waterfront Education A river of learning, a stream of ideas This is a valuable new educational resource to support teachers in the Clyde Waterfront area and to connect local young people with all the exciting developments happening along the river.
	CO2 is in almost everything? fromconcrete2cookers! fromconcrete2cookers is a web-based game, designed to encourage children to explore their school environment and spot ways of reducing the school's carbon emissions.
	Computing Science Inside In-school event, student and teacher resources CPD, age range 11-19
	Computing Science Inside Computing Science Inside an online resource to bring Computing Science alive.
	Cosmic Dome Cosmic Dome, TechFest-SetPoint's mobile planetarium, can bring astronomy and colour shows to you. The Night Sky Show Moon and Seasons Workshop Day and Night, Sun and Moon Show Light and Sound Show Colour Workshop Shows are presenter-led, curriculum-based and can be tailored to your needs.
	Crest Awards CREST is the nationwide curriculum enrichment award scheme for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
	Curious about Chemistry Curious about Chemistry is an event for Primary 7 pupils open to all schools in Angus, Dundee and Perth and Kinross. This year, as in previous years, it will be supported by Dundee College who are kindly providing their Graham Street Campus to host the event. A date for this year's (2009) event is to be confirmed.
	Darwin Year 2009 A range of activities will be taking place during Darwin Year 2009. This will include events, activities and talks.
	Darwin200 Darwin200 is a national programme of events celebrating Charles Darwin's scientific ideas and their impact around his two hundredth birthday on 12 February 2009.
	Discover Engineering Discover Engineering Discover Engineering provides a gateway to numerous websites for young engineers.
	Do something creative. Do Science. Ever considered a career in science? The options open to you may be surprising and more exciting than you think
	Edinburgh International Science Festival This festival held during the Easter holidays aims to engage all of society in the wonder and value of science and technology, placing a particularly strong emphasis on giving children experiences of science that are inspiring and confidence building.
	Energy Foresight Student and teacher resources CPD age range 14-16
	Engeneration Engeneration is a free-to-join membership scheme for all 13 - 19 year old students of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, including the Engineering Diploma and other qualifications that can lead to a career in Engineering.
	Engineering Education Scheme Out of and in school events, student and teacher resources CPD age range 16-19.
	Engineering Education Scheme Out of and in school events, student and teacher resources, CPD, age range 16-19.
	Engineering the Future Engineering the Future (EtF) is an EPSRC funded project based in the Universities of Strathclyde and Glasgow which is exploring ways of meeting the major challenge facing engineering: the predicted and growing shortfall between the numbers currently entering engineering and future demand.
	Learning Grid Directory The Learning Grid has been created to meet the needs of students, teachers and industry by bringing together different programmes and competitions for young people.
	F1 in Schools In school event, student and teacher resources, age range 11-18
	Festival of the Sea This new science festival is a new initiative by the Scottish Association of Marine Science (SAMS). A full educational programme will take place, including childrens competitions, walks, talks, film, drama, and debate.
	Follow Jodrell Bank Telescopes on Twitter The Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics is the astronomical research centre of the University of Manchester and operates MERLIN, the UK's national radio astronomy facilit
	Formula Schools Out of and in school events, competition, teacher resources, age range 11-16
	FuturEnergia Student and teacher resources, out of school events, age range 7-19.
	Gene Jury
	Generation Science Generation Science ? an inspiring primary schools outreach programme of 17 interactive shows and hands on workshops supporting teachers in the delivery of the curriculum for excellence. We visit schools throughout the country from Shetland to Dumfries with over 60,000 children enjoying our shows each year.
	Generation Science Edinburgh International Science Festival's schools touring programme.
	Generation Science Generation Science ? an inspiring primary schools outreach programme of 17 interactive shows and hands on workshops supporting teachers in the delivery of the curriculum for excellence. We visit schools throughout the country from Shetland to Dumfries with over 60,000 children enjoying our shows each year.
	Generation Science Generation Science ? an inspiring primary schools outreach programme of 17 interactive shows and hands on workshops supporting teachers in the delivery of the curriculum for excellence. We visit schools throughout the country from Shetland to Dumfries with over 60,000 children enjoying our shows each year.
	Generation Science Generation Science an inspiring primary schools outreach programme of 17 interactive shows and hands on workshops supporting teachers in the delivery of the curriculum for excellence. We visit schools throughout the country from Shetland to Dumfries with over 60,000 children enjoying our shows each year.
	Glasgow Science Centre Visitor attraction in Glasgow. The gleaming titanium crescent overlooking the Clyde has three floors packed with hundreds of interactive exhibits that will fascinate you. Learn about science in a fun, inspiring way!
	Glasgow University Science Festival An exciting science, arts and learning festival in June based at the University of Glasgow. A huge range of lively and interactive activities.
	Go4SET Out of and in school events, student and teacher resources, CPD age range 11-14.
	Grangemouth Science Festival This new science festival will have hands-on activities and science shows. For more information contact Frank McKeever.
	Hands on Science Out of and in school events, Student resources, age range 5-14
	Hebridean SciTech Festival This new Science Festival takes place in Stornoway. On Saturday morning family workshops for all ranges are running.
	Imagineering v5 IMAGINEERING, introducing 8-16 year olds to the fascinating world of engineering.
	Imagineering Clubs Out of and in school events, teacher resources, age range 9-12.
	IMechE Greenpower F24 Out of and in school events, competition, student and teacher resources, age range 16-18.
	IMechE Greenpower Goblins In school event, competition, student and teacher resources, age range 7-11.
	Interactive STEM Workshops In school events, age range 7-19.
	Inverness Science Fesival The Inverness Science Festival starts in June 2010 and offers different events and activities throughout the whole month.
	Jaguar Cars Maths in Motion Challenge for Schools Out of and in schools events, teacher resources, age range 7-19.
	Junior Engineer for Britain K'Nex Challenge Junior Engineer for Britain K'Nex Challenge aims to provide primary school pupils (P4-P6) with an exciting introduction to the world of Engineering and Technology by inviting them to produce a specific design solution for a problem and then build it using K'Nex.
	K'NEXT Generation:It's Not Rocket science! Following a presenter led discussion about rocket power and the forces involved when rockets leave the Earth, pupils will work in teams of 3, as they design and build their own rocket powered vehicle. Each team will then have a chance to demonstrate to their class mates how their vehicle works and explain any problems they encountered and how they solved them. There will then be an opportunity for pupils to improve their vehicle, armed with the knowledge gained from testing and discussion.
	Kitchen Sink Show on Tour Out of and in school events, teacher resources, CPD age range 5-12.
	Lab in a Lorry Out of and in school events, age range 11-14.
	Lab in a Lorry Lab in a Lorry is an interactive mobile science laboratory staffed by volunteer practising scientists and engineers.
	MadLab MadLab is a unique, hands-on electronics workshop for children and adults.
	Maths in the Pipeline Out of school events, age range 14-16.
	Maths In The Pipeline 'Maths in the Pipeline' is a full day of mathematical workshops and challenge for 15 year olds based on the applications of mathematics in the oil and gas industry. All the workshops are based on real data and the Captain Field in the Moray Firth is used as an example.
	Maths Masterclasses This series takes place on 8 Saturday mornings between October and February. Forty places are available for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire pupils each year and schools are asked to nominate S2 pupils who would both enjoy and benefit from this opportunity. Interested teachers are most welcome to attend any of the classes and their support as tutors is invaluable.
	Moray Science Festival Fun science shows, hands-on activities, and lectures at Moray College in Elgin in March.
	National Science and Engineering Week (NSEW 2009) National Science and Engineering Week (formerly National Science Week), funded by the Department of Trade and Industry, celebrates science and engineering and its importance to our lives. Every March the UK hosts a huge variety of science, engineering and technology events giving people across the UK the chance to participate in activities, experiments and discussions.
	nrich The NRICH Project aims to enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners.
	NSEW at Townhill At Townhill we want to generate interest in and enthusiasm for Science, Engineering and Technology within the school and in our community. To achieve this we are planning to host a Science Showcase during NSEW.
	Nuffield Science Bursaries for Schools and Colleges The Nuffield Bursary scheme is aimed at 5th year school or college students who are interested in the sciences, technology, engineering and/or mathematics. The aim is to allow the students to carry out a 4-6 week research or development project in universities, colleges, industry, research or conservation organisations during the summer break. Unlike work experience schemes, students carry out projects that are well-defined from the start, have an outcome that is achievable within the time available and which will make a contribution to the work of the host organisation.
	Oilstrike Student and teacher resources, age range 14-16.
	Orkney Science Festival This science festival is held in September. A science festival is first and foremost a festival, something for the whole community to enjoy, something fresh and creative, with surprises and excitement and sheer enjoyment.
	Our Dynamic Earth Visitor attraction in Edinburgh. Our Dynamic Earth is telling the unique story of our planet's past present and future.
	Physics and Ethics Education Project An interactive website and virtual learning environment for secondary school science teachers and their students.
	Planet Science A web site run by the National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts (NESTA) packed full of resources and ideas for all children who study science and the teachers and other adults who support them.
	Primary and Secondary Schools Education Programme Out of and in school events, age range 5-18
	Primary Enterprising Maths This annual challenge is open to Primary 6 and Primary 7 pupils in Aberdeen City. Each school can enter a team of three pupils with an accompanying teacher/adult. A team should consist of at least one boy and one girl but need not be a mixture of P6 and P7.
	Primary Outreach Programme Out of and in school events, age range 5-12.
	Primary Schools Outreach TechFest-SetPoint offers a range of outreach shows and workshops suitable for primary schools. These activities provide an excellent opportunity for pupils to engage in enjoyable and challenging activities linked to the curriculum.
	Primary Science Enhancement Programme Student and teacher resources, in school events, CPD, age range 5-11
	Robotics Programme Out of and in school events, age range 7-19.
	Satrosphere This visitor attraction in Aberdeen offers interactive ways for visitors to discover more about the world around them and the science of how things work.
	School's Engineering Challenge Now in its 15th year, the Challenge is open to pupils in Primary P6 and P7 and Secondary S1 and S2 from schools in Aberdeen City and 'Shire.
	Sci-High Forensic Science Events Out of and in school events, student and teacher resources, CPD age range 11-19.
	Science Clubs In association with the Children's University of Aberdeen, TechFest-SetPoint organises a number of after-school clubs.
	Science Wide Exciting science or engineering experience for your organisation.
	ScienceProjectIdeas ScienceProjectIdeas is the ideal place for parents and teachers wanting to explore science with children.
	Scottish Renewables Festival There are events and open days taking place all over Scotland
	SCI-FUN. the Scottish Science and Technology Roadshow Out of and in school events, student and teacher resources, CPD age range 11-14
	Sensation Visitor attraction in Dundee. Discover the wonders of science through your senses with over 80 hands-on interactive exhibits. Sensation has something for everyone.
	Shell Education Service Out of and in school events, teacher resources, age range 5-12
	Shell Greenpower Challenge for Schools Greenpower is a national project which has been running since 1999 and is designed to promote and encourage young people to develop an interest in and understanding of engineering and technology. The programme involves students in the practical applications of engineering as they design, construct, drive and race an electric car.
	Shetland Science Festival This Science Festival is held biannually in September.
	Silverstone Innovation Design Challenge Out of school events, student teacher resources, age range 11-19
	Smallpeice Residential Courses Out of school events, student resources, age range 11-18.
	Smallpeice STEM Days In school events, teacher resources, age range 11-14
	Sodarace Out of and in school events, student & teacher resources, age range 7-19
	Sphere Science Workshops In school events, teacher resources, CPD age range 5-19.
	Stem Cells - A Vision of the Future Free film screening followed by refreshments and a discussion with Prof Ian Chambers as part of the Orkney International Science Festival.
	STEM Directory The STEM Directory is our programme for Secondary schools which runs all year. The Directory will be available in all Scottish schools mid-late September.
	STEM In The Pipeline STEM In The Pipeline is a 3-part oil and gas industry project for teams of S6 pupils, age ~17 years.
	STFC ROE Visitor Centre and Dark Sky Outreach Programme Out of and in school events, student and teacher resources, CPD age range 5-19.
	Survival Rivals Experiments for schools inspired by Darwin Hands-on experiments, inspired by Darwin and free of charge to UK state secondary schools. Plus free online resources for all schools.
	TechFest In September Science Festival TechFest In September is Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland's annual festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) organised by TechFest-SetPoint.
	The Arkwright Scholarship Trust Student resources, CPD age range 16-19.
	The Dundee Science Festival 2009 brings a change to our primary science festival held in Dundee. 'The Dundee Science Festival', formerly known as 'Science in September', for primary 4, 5, 6 & 7 pupils, sponsored by Dundee City Council's Education Development Service will now be held in October.
	The E.ON Energy Experience Out of and in school events, student and teacher resources, age range 5-16.
	The Scottish Network for Able Pupils (SNAP) The Scottish Network for Able Pupils (SNAP) runs courses and workshops for teachers and able pupils. SNAP is working across the UK with schools and Education Authorities and also gives keynote addresses and advice to parents.
	Think Darwin, Think Evolution, Think Now Think Darwin, Think Evolution, Think Now has been produced by SIBE (Scottish Initiative for Biotechnology Education) at The University of Edinburgh to celebrate the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin.
	UK School Seismology Project The sheer destructive power of earthquakes has always held a fascination for children. This project capitalises on this natural interest by making use of earthquakes and seismology as a unifying theme to teach a range of basic science concepts.
	University of Southampton National Cipher Challenge Out of school events, student and teacher resources, age range 11-19
	West Point Bridge Design Competition Could you be a bridge designer of the future? The Institution of Civil Engineers invites you to take up this challenge. The Challenge is to design a new bridge which is required to cross the River Forth - Could you design it?
	What do Civil Engineers do? Civil Engineers design and build all the static structures in the world around us, covering such things as Transport, Energy, Water, Structures.
	WhyNotChemEng Want to know what real life Chemical Engineers do?
	Wizz-Bang STEM Roadshow Out of school events, student and teacher resources, age range 11-14.
	Women In Stem Event Calendar The Women in Stem Events Calendar can now be downloaded from the Global Science Website.
	Young Engineer for Britain Out of and in school events, competition, age range 11-18.
	Young Engineers Young Engineers is a UK wide educational charity that supports an extensive network of events.
	Young Engineers & Science Clubs
	Young Engineers and Science Clubs Scotland The Young Engineers and Science Clubs Scotland project is organised by the Scottish Council for Development and Industry, and has been running since 1987. The purpose of the Clubs is to engage young people in practical hands-on science and engineering activities and to enthuse them to pursue a career in science, engineering and technology.
	Young Engineers K'Nex Challenge Out of and in school events, competition, teacher resources, age range 7-11