Course Description |
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Course Title |
Summer School | HEFCE Year 11 STEM 2010 | Residential |
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Student Cohort |
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80 (min.) 100 (max.) |
Key Stage/Year: |
Year 11 |
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Course Overview
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Participants are allocated a STEM challenge following submission of preferences in advance of this 5 day - 4 night course. During the Summer School teams work on their investigations, then present their findings to an audience at the closing plenary presentations - to which families and teachers are invited. Subjects areas covered include Biology, Chemistry , Physics , Maths , Engineering ad Life Science.
This course is for Aimhigher students and is fully funded by HEFCE.
Applications are now open online via this website. They will be considered after the deadline of 30th April 2010. |
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Course Aims
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This 5-day, 4-night residential course is aimed at providing an exciting and practical experience of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, as well as life changing and wealth creating opportunities which arise through participation in STEM learning in Higher Education prior to entry to full-time employment. |
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Curriculum Links |
How Science Works |
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Pre-requisites
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For Year 11 *Aimhigher students with an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects.
*Aimhigher denotes that funding is designated to support students who are able and underachieving or who may be at a disadvantage which could potentially have a negative effect on achievement. |
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Course Details |
Cost:
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Free - fully funded by HEFCE and Imperial College
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Location:
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Imperial College London
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Number of Days: |
5 |
Dates: |
5th - 9th July 2010 |
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Yes |
Lunch provided: |
Yes |
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Closing Date for
Application |
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