Slides from the Learning Rooms webinar - Learning Rooms Stem Club. Hosted by Dr Katherine Forsey in July 2021

1. Learning Rooms STEM Club
- Prepare for launch!
Connect using
@Gratnells #LRSTEMClub

2. Learning Rooms STEM Club
Webinar summary
In September 2021 the Gratnells Learning Rooms STEM Ambassador Team is
launching the new Learning Rooms STEM Club providing free access to over 40 of
our ready-made, tried and tested, STEM Club activities. Interactive session to explore
six half-termly STEM Club activity packages and take part in live STEM challenge
(bring your own kit). Many of the activities also support and enrich teaching of
curriculum subjects. Hear about our case study schools and share tips and best
practice around STEM Club recruitment, engagement, funding and resourcing.
Resources
• Webinar recording and presentation slides
• Learning Rooms STEM Club webpage and resources
• Join us #LRSTEMClub on social media

3. Learning Rooms STEM Club
Webinar outcomes
By the end of the webinar you will have:
• Explored the free Learning Rooms STEM Club resources and half-termly
activity packages.
• Heard about how we are supporting case study schools.
• Learnt how you can get involved with Learning Rooms STEM club.

4. Learning Rooms STEM Club
Prize!
Overview
• Origins and evolution
• Top tips and benefits of running a STEM Club
• Learning Rooms STEM Club resources
• Case study schools
• How to get involved
• Free prize draw to win a Gratnells SortED set for live attendees
• Live Q&A

5. Learning Rooms STEM Club
Origins
• Science and STEM What’s in my tray?
- resources, activity carousels, CPD workshops
and sessions in schools.

6. Learning Rooms STEM Club
Origins
• Science and STEM What’s in my tray?
- resources, activity carousels, CPD workshops
and sessions in schools.
• BMAT STEM Academy - Harlow
STEM workshops
Site visits and STEM careers
“It’s about having a more
practical approach to
learning new skills and
thinking creatively”
Dave Ramsey, Assistant
Headteacher, BMAT STEM

7. Learning Rooms STEM Club
Origins
• Explore LEGO® Club
• Learning Rooms LEGO® Club
• Building a new community - ASE
International Journal May 2021
Join us #ExploreLegoClub #LRLegoClub
Explore LEGO® Club - York

8. Learning Rooms STEM Club
- Prepare for launch!
Evolution
• Learning Rooms STEM Club
• Available to preview now
• Launching September 2021
Join us #LRSTEMClub

9. Learning Rooms STEM Club
What are the benefits of running a STEM Club?
Padlet 1.
https://padlet.com/LearningRoomsKatherine/w0mozs2it109no2e
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10. Learning Rooms STEM Club
- Prepare for launch!
Free resources
• Launch article
• Top tips
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11. Learning Rooms STEM Club
- Prepare for launch!
STEM Club
Have
fun!
Plan
ahead
Recruit
participants
Start
collecting
Storage
Celebrate
and
showcase
Get others
involved
Look for
opportunities

12. Learning Rooms STEM Club
- Prepare for launch!
Free resources
• Six half-termly activity packages
• Seven activities in each package
Join us #LRSTEMClub
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13. Learning Rooms STEM Club
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14. Learning Rooms STEM Club
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15. Learning Rooms STEM Club
Free resources
• STEM Club Steps
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16. Learning Rooms STEM Club
Free resources
• STEM Club Challenge Cards
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17. Learning Rooms STEM Club
Free resources
• STEM Club Challenge Cards
Join us #LRSTEMClub
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18. Learning Rooms STEM Club
Case study schools
The Knights Templar School in
Baldock
• Clubs suffered disruption due to
COVID 19
• Strong focus on STEAM
• Plan to start STEM Club activities in
the Autumn term
• Support with resources
• Student workshops
Join us #LRSTEMClub

19. Do you have links with a
primary school in the SE?
Primary - KS2 STEM Club
• Looking for a school in the Harlow
area, South East of England
• Resources
• Support
• Get in touch
learningrooms@gratnells.co.uk
Learning Rooms STEM Club
- Prepare for launch!
Join us #LRSTEMClub

20. Learning Rooms STEM Club
How to get involved
Social media
Share photographs and videos of your
STEM Club activities using #LRSTEMClub
Regular competitions and give-aways.
From September - weekly STEM Club
activities.
Follow @Gratnells and #LRSTEMClub
Join us #LRSTEMClub

21. Learning Rooms STEM Club
Ideas, tips and best practice sharing.
Padlet 2.
https://padlet.com/LearningRoomsKatherine/djz9487ymntjv35f
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22. Learning Rooms STEM Club
More free resources and ideas
Learning Rooms
www.learning-rooms.com
• Practical Science
• Outdoor Learning
• Primary Maths
• Primary Literacy
• Creative
• LEGO Club
• Future Webinars
Join us #LRSTEMClub

23. Learning Rooms STEM Club
Prize!
Review
• Origins and evolution
• Top tips and benefits of running a STEM Club
• Learning Rooms STEM Club resources
• Case study schools
• How to get involved
• Free prize draw to win a SortED set for live attendees
• Live Q&A

24. Contact and further information
Dr Katherine Forsey CSciTeach
Tweet @DrBiol
Gratnells
Social @Gratnells
www.gratnells.com
www.learning-rooms.com
learningrooms@gratnells.co.uk
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