Dundee STEM Learning

Updates and opportunities from the STEM Learning Team at Dundee Science Centre. Phone: [phone]

[Dundee STEM Learning @DundeeSTEMLearn]

@Warddykes @BBCScotLearn @AngusScience Awesome! We can't wait to see it!

[Dundee STEM Learning @DundeeSTEMLearn]

Need British Science Week activities? Virtual Science and Innovation 2021 has you covered!

[Sussex STEM @stem4sussex]

Not to be missed! #Virtual #Science & #Innovation continues TODAY offering a variety of #STEM activities for #primary & #secondary #students
Visit: https://t.co/2ysIlwKGac

#Teachers #Parents #Homelearninguk #Homeschoolinguk #Family #Fun #Inspire #Edutwitter #Sussex #WomenInSTEM

[NASA Webb Telescope @NASAWebb]

PSO J318.5-22, a strange "orphan planet" with no star, is the target of one #NASAWebb program, which hopes to use spectroscopy to characterize its atmosphere: https://t.co/o4Bd3AGit4

Credit: N. Metcalfe / Pan-STARRS 1 Science Consortium.

[UK Space Agency @spacegovuk]

The UK is hosting @COP26 in November, and our space sector is at the forefront of monitoring and tackling climate change. 🛰️

@SurreySat's mission selection demonstrates UK expertise in using small satellites for climate studies. 🌍

#BuildBackGreener #COP26

[DundeeScienceCentre @DundeeSciCentre]

Looking for some crafty Easter activities? Take a look at our website!

This week we are creating some Geodes Eggs 🥚 Find out what #geodes are, how they are formed, and full instructions on how to make your own: https://t.co/X64WN3LWyF

[DundeeScienceCentre @DundeeSciCentre]

"Science is discovery, exploration and investigating"

We were lucky enough to be able to co-create the benches in Cafe Create with our community and with help from our Assisted Needs Panel.

Find out more here: https://t.co/xgmF1uvyye

[DundeeScienceCentre @DundeeSciCentre]

Our Café Create is quickly becoming one of our favourite areas in the centre!

This interactive space will be a cultural hub for our community, a place to enjoy a coffee and engage with science through the interactive exhibits.

Take a look at our glo-up ✨

[DundeeScienceCentre @DundeeSciCentre]

Have you taken a look on our website for activities all about pollinators? Why are bees so important?

Amanda tells us why bees are important to our Earth and shares some tips on how we can help them too 🐝

https://t.co/wqPH4niEgx

[Dundee STEM Learning @DundeeSTEMLearn]

Teachers and parents, have you seen the new https://t.co/1rUPpEUDx3? Check it out for lots of resources and activities relating to #ClimateAction and @COP26! Don't forget to let us know which activities you've done!

[DundeeScienceCentre @DundeeSciCentre]

Have a look on https://t.co/0oefASIrDD for lots of activities and resources about #ClimateChange!

With @COP26 taking place later this year, #ClimateAction has never been more important - learn more: https://t.co/krNfJ5ZeC6

[NASA Webb Telescope @NASAWebb]

This cosmic pearl necklace is Supernova 1987A, the remains of an exploded star. The orange splotch in the middle contains an entire Sun’s worth of cold dust. Astronomers will target SN1987A with #NASAWebb to learn more about that dust: https://t.co/rvVrFWovsT

[Dundee STEM Learning @DundeeSTEMLearn]

Can't visit @DundeeSciCentre yet? No worries, James and Laura are here to show you around the new exhibits! Stay tuned for more #CONNECTproject updates!

[DundeeScienceCentre @DundeeSciCentre]

Visit our centre virtually and watch our tour here:

https://t.co/DovmC1VzJd

[UK Space Agency @spacegovuk]

We're funding 5 new international space projects through our National Space Innovation Programme. 🌍

Projects from @InmarsatGlobal, @OxfordSpace, @UNOOSA, @hrwallingford and @OpenUniversity are getting a share of £1 million for innovative space tech. 🛰️
https://t.co/gRUmnJ9rDS

[National Space Centre @spacecentre]

#BornOnThisDay in 1799 German astronomer Friedrich Wilhelm August Argelander was the first astronomer to begin a careful study of variable stars. In 1863, Argelander helped lead in the founding of an international organization of astronomers named the Astronomische Gesellschaft.

[National Space Centre @spacecentre]

✨ Our first special guest for #BritSciFi ONLINE is.... The absolutely fabulous Joanna Lumley.

📺 Joanna starred as Sapphire in the #BritSciFi series Sapphire and Steel.

🙋‍♀️ What would you like to ask Joanna Lumley about the show?

🔔 Guest announcements every Mon, Weds & Fri.

[Sussex STEM @stem4sussex]

How can we save water this #WorldWaterDay?

Think before throwing away old water from your drinks bottle - use it to water your plants!

#Water2Me #WorldWaterDay #Sussex #Environment

[UK Space Agency @spacegovuk]

Huge congratulations to all at @astroscale_HQ for the launch of #ELSAd this morning! 🚀

ELSA-d will be controlled from @HarwellCampus here in the UK, and will demonstrate a space debris capture technique to help clean up the space environment. 🛰️🌍

[Dundee STEM Learning @DundeeSTEMLearn]

Did you know the UK is a leader in the small satellite industry? @Open_Cosmos @lacuna_space and @sateliot
have launched two satellites designed and manufactured at @HarwellCampus! If you've seen our @destin_space programme, you know all about UK satellites and spaceports!

[UK Space Agency @spacegovuk]

What a morning for launches!

Congratulations to @Open_Cosmos, @lacuna_space and @sateliot for a successful launch of two satellites.

These are the first to have been fully designed and manufactured from @HarwellCampus, demonstrating the UK's leadership in small satellites. 🛰️

[Virtual Nature School 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @VNatureSchool]

TAKE A MOMENT EVERY DAY 🌿
What have you been doing outside today? Hundreds of small moments gather together to make the memories of a lifetime.
Here are some suggestions for this week. Pick one for each day as a provocation or make up your own.
Share your experiences with us!

[Dundee STEM Learning @DundeeSTEMLearn]

Check this out! What do you think Mars will look like if people actually begin living there?

⚡️ “This is what the first city on Mars could look like” by @euronewsliving https://t.co/zUpAO4J0sV