This resource helps you teach the curriculum through the context of jobs. It will help students see the relevance of science to their future. The resource includes short video profiles of people who use science and maths in their job. Each video is linked to a practical activity.
We are producing six more videos and activities - please give us feedback so we can make sure they are as useful as possible.
Glass artist Nina Gronw-Lewis talks about how she needs science and maths to make glass jewellery and run her small business.
Students make borax glass beads and carry out flame tests on metal compounds.
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Theatre technician Suresh Chawla talks about designing, building and moving stage scenery.
Students explore the use of pulleys for moving heavy objects.
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Bakery manager Emma Snead talks about her food science background, and explains the baking process.
Students compare the effectiveness of different packaging materials for biscuits.
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Raptor biologist Campbell Murn talks about his work with raptors at The Hawk Conservancy.
Students use the capture-mark-recapture method to analyse “prey” abundance
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