Curiosity Connections

Connecting primary schools in the West of England with a wide-range of STEM enrichment activity to enhance the experience of STEM education for all children.

[Curiosity Connections @BrisPrimarySTEM]

#engineers sign up to help grade kid's inventions entered into the @Leadersaward annual competition - 2nd April @GKNAero https://t.co/BWthFiiSrB

[Curiosity Connections @BrisPrimarySTEM]

Not posted in awhile - our team @UWEBristol have been busy creating materials for a new project launching in early February - but here's a newsletter to leave you with lots of opportunities and ideas for a new year full of engineering and #green jobs https://t.co/k620Bx6EG5

[Curiosity Connections @BrisPrimarySTEM]

The Inspire Sustainability team were @glenfromep's school fair on Saturday - joining in the fun & giving kids the opportunity to design the best wind turbine blade - who can generate the most electricity? @UWEBristol @EngOurFutureUWE student Erika helped to run the activity

[Curiosity Connections @BrisPrimarySTEM]

More tickets are now available for @UWEBristol's Engineering Family Fun day - planetarium shows, Bristol Minecraft worlds, robots, craft, tech and even a bit of liquid nitrogen thrown in... Get your tickets now!
@ExplorerDome @EngOurFutureUWE
https://t.co/DE8iuCh83P

[Curiosity Connections @BrisPrimarySTEM]

Get all physics-y @WOMADfestival this year. Plus our team @EngOurFutureUWE will be there with robots, Minecraft and more!
@CERN #womad2024 #engineers @ThisIsEng @EngineeringUWE @_EngineeringUK

[Let's Go Zero | the zero carbon schools campaign @LetsGo_Zero]

Over 1.4M wearable school uniforms are discarded annually in the UK alone😲 It's time for sustainable action!

♻️Opt for second-hand clothing to reduce environmental impact: https://t.co/lu8SNgjeUw

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿#ClimateActionCountdown
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿#YrHerHinsawdd
#GreatBigGreenWeek
@TheCCoalition

[Curiosity Connections @BrisPrimarySTEM]

Great to have the team out inspiring so many #futureengineers!

[UWE Engineering our Future @EngOurFutureUWE]

UWE's Inspire Sustainability are out manning a stand @CheltSciFest with @UWEBristol students and volunteers from @IMechE to give children some hands-on #engineering fun! #CheltSciFest

[UWE Engineering our Future @EngOurFutureUWE]

Was wonderful to have local #engineers come along to @UWEBristol to judge children's inventions as part of the engineering competition @Leadersaward
https://t.co/Bqfylbcdsl @GKNAero @DefenceES @ThalesUK @Boeing @Dyson @AirbusintheUK @DXCTechnology

[Curiosity Connections @BrisPrimarySTEM]

Opportunity for Eco clubs to meet together & take part in biodiversity workshops with @EcoAvon 20th June - find out more and register your interest https://t.co/6xX2ugpnD4

[Let's Go Zero | the zero carbon schools campaign @LetsGo_Zero]

With The #ClimateActionCountdown just around the corner, we hope you are getting ready for a summer of climate action!

If you haven't signed up, what are you waiting for?! You can take part on your own, with family, friends, school... everyone's invited: https://t.co/yZPI1ubrWK

[Curiosity Connections @BrisPrimarySTEM]

Need help planning next term's science? Have a quick scroll through our latest newsletter to find some great, easy to use Eco events & resources. Plus the latest local upcoming CPD for #primaryteachers @TransformSDG @UKSchoolsSusty #ClimateActionCountdown
https://t.co/6OXwAPeLO1

[Curiosity Connections @BrisPrimarySTEM]

#teachers get involved in Outdoor Classroom day tomorrow - use #EducationNaturePark's free activity to explore your learning site and find habitats. Your pupils mission is to become - #HabitatHeroes . Find out more here: https://t.co/fws85ayH3L

[Curiosity Connections @BrisPrimarySTEM]

💡FREE KS2 STEM Interactive workshop available at UWE Bristol

Book your class for a super-fun interactive and FREE engineering workshop based on the book 'Izzy Gizmo' by Pip Jones, including storytelling from the author!

Info here:
https://t.co/5DYplRafN8

[UWE Engineering our Future @EngOurFutureUWE]

The British Science Week 2024 packs are live!

The 'Time'-themed packs offer lots of fun activities you can do in school, at home or with a community. Including a Future Transport activity from the Inspire Sustainability team!
Download it FREE:
https://t.co/n0woRK9z0o
#BSW24

[Curiosity Connections @BrisPrimarySTEM]

A reminder that there's still time to attend next week's CPD event! Gain resources and advice for teaching science in your primary school!
See below!

[UWE Engineering our Future @EngOurFutureUWE]

Attention Primary Teachers! 🚨

Practical advice and resources for teaching science and inspiring your class.

Free CPD workshop:
Primary Science - Resources for All
Jan 22nd - University of Bristol

Details and how to join below:
https://t.co/Djc5A6qzTw

[Curiosity Connections @BrisPrimarySTEM]

A UK Schools Sustainability Network (UKSSN) teacher, has created a brilliant customisable eco calendar showcasing all the landmark eco events & celebration days of the year. Find out more here 👉https://t.co/gyJT4R1D8x

[Curiosity Connections @BrisPrimarySTEM]

Coming up on 4th July, 5-6:15:

A free tour of @Sparks_bristol where you can find out more about their approach to creative pedagogy to engage & enable #sustainable #education
KS2 upwards. Email [email protected] to book
#sdg

https://t.co/PJ08PRwgKy

[Verity Jones @VerityJones_edu]

Calling all educators! Come to @Sparks_bristol on 4th July, 5-6:15 for a free tour and 👀 at how we use creative pedagogy to engage & enable #sustainable #education KS2 upwards. Email [email protected] to reserve your place. @UWE_Education @bristoledup #sdg

[Curiosity Connections @BrisPrimarySTEM]

Coming up in July: a free family event at UWE Bristol's School of Engineering with lots of fun #STEM activities! 👇

[UWE Engineering our Future @EngOurFutureUWE]

We're really excited to be holding another Family Fun Day on July 1st!

The event is free to attend and there will be lots of fun #stem activities, including robots 🤖and a planetarium🪐show! Info on how to book your tickets here
👉https://t.co/6Ci1bDdXea

[Curiosity Connections @BrisPrimarySTEM]

The Regional Climate Teacher Gathering is coming up on May 30th in Bristol!
A day of climate action and co-creating teaching materials with @UWE_Education to educate for sustainability in every subject for every young person.

https://t.co/Vlfsi9Iygk