1. Science D&T
Maths

2. D&T
Science
Maths

3. Science Maths
D&T

4. Science Maths
D&T

5. Inhabiting the overlap
Be sensitive to
changing
circumstances
Try to meet regularly
but infrequently
Include non-
teaching staff

6. Science Maths
D&T

7. STEM Rockets
Physics: laws of motion, thrust,
gravity
Chemistry: fuel mixtures,
expansion of gases
Biology: reaction to g-force
Mathematics: trajectory,
escape velocity
D&T: responding to a brief,
communicate design ideas,
select materials, work with
tools, creative problem solving,
evaluate product performance

8. Rocket links…
• http://chemistry.about.com/od/funfireprojects/ss/matchrockets.htm
• http://www.nasa.gov/centers/jpl/education/soda-straw-rockets.html
• http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment/film-canister-rocket
• http://quest.nasa.gov/space/teachers/rockets/act8.html
• http://www.exploratorium.edu/math_explorer/tfl_bottleblastoff.html
• http://www.npl.co.uk/educate-explore/water-rocket-challenge/resources/
• http://www.esero.org.uk/events/event-53-rocket-launcher-make-and-take
• http://www.ukayroc.org.uk/
• http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/space/gravity-forces.html

9. 2 more collaborative topics…
Sport
1) Physiology – In The Zone
2) Drug testing – Scientists in Sport
3) Clothing – STEM Challenges (2 & 5)
Sustainability
1) Engineering challenges - Practical Action
2) Energy use – The Pod
3) Eco-footprints –
Centre for Alternative Technology

10. Local support for STEM clubs
• www.stemclubs.net
• Liz Lister – support@stemclubs.net
• Twitter - @STEMclubs
• STEM Ambassadors in Avon, Somerset &
Gloucestershire.