Lotte Chemical UK Ltd host a great site visit for pupils from Errington Primary School, Marske

Year 5 pupils from  Errington Primary School, Marske by the Sea, recently visited Lotte Chemical as the culmination of their Children Challenging Industry sessions led by Jenny Harvey, CIEC Advisory Teacher in the north east.

The class were doing activities from Plastics Playtime and after their visit to Lotte to see the science concepts they had studied in school in action in industry they wrote a very enthusiastic letter of thanks:

The Centre for Industry Education Collaboration introduce using industry as a primary science context to even more teachers at the annual Association of Science Education Conference, Reading

Teachers enjoying Nicky Waller's workshop (and the following pictures)



The response to the CIEC talks at the ASE conference this year was overwhelmingly positive with over 70 teachers attending Jenny Harvey’s workshop Embedding ‘Working Scientifically’ Skill within Real-life Contexts.

Jenny was delighted with the response, “Really positive comments with people saying 'Oh, I'm going to tweet about that now' and 'that was just what I needed' or 'that was great, thank you'. People loved the CIEC materials and think they're really useful and different with lots of ideas and examples. They particularly liked the hands on 'real life industrial' scenarios. I still had teachers approaching me the next day to say how much they'd enjoyed my session and that they couldn't wait to start using our resources.”

 

Joy Parvin’s session on Outstanding Science in Context demonstrated how, by making the children into ‘scientists’ for the industry based CIEC activities helps them to achieve more in both science understanding and an understanding of how science underpins so much of industry.

 

Nicky Waller’s workshop entitled Exciting Science Clubs for Key Stage One. “People commented how it was great to have a session focusing on the younger primary aged children as there were not many of these exclusively in the ASE programme. I was pleased to have 30 attend and participate in the first session of the day and my intention was to run a practical workshop, where they got to try out a range of carefully planned, tried and tested science activities either created for or adapted to suit children in Key Stage One. They also explored how they can organise and manage a science club in their own school, access reasonably priced resources and inspire even the youngest of our future scientists.”

 

 

 

Meet some of the CIEC (Centre for Industry Education Collaboration) team in Reading at ASE 2015

The complete Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC) team: (from left) Gayle Pook, Nicky Waller, Jane Winter, Clare Warren, Jenny Harvey and Joy Parvin



If you are attending this year's annual ASE conference at Reading do take the opportunity to meet and chat to Joy Parvin, Nicky Waller and Jenny Harvey.

Jenny is the first CIEC team member to hold a workshop - Friday 9th January at 12.30pm in the Palmer Building, Room 107. Using CIEC practical activities Jenny will be looking at links to the new curriculum, age appropriate standards of expectation in 'Working Scientifically' and how to use these for planning progression through Years One to Six.

Joy Parvin is talking at 3.30pm the same day (also Room 107 in the Palmer Building). Joy will be demonstrating how using freely available CIEC activities can help children develop their science skills by active participation in science activities.
Do come to the talk to meet Joy and get to know more about CIEC.

Nicky Waller's workshop is on Saturday 10th at 9.30am in Room G9 of the AMS Building. Nicky will be demonstrating how there are plenty of suitable science activities for 5-7 year olds who would enjoy a science club.

CIEC resources suggested in NSLC chat

The following question was posted on 18 October on the STEM centre chat board.

Generating Electricity



Water for Industry

 



What will people be using to enrich science topics for children who have mastered all the topic objectives while the teacher is supporting those who need more input? I am thinking it will be applying knowledge in design and problem solving tasks such as CIEC activities, is that what everyone else thinks?

Jenny Harvey, CIEC Advisory Teacher for the North East replies here:

'Of course I think that is a brilliant idea, but then I use them all the time, being the Advisory Science Teacher for Children Challenging Industry across Teesside. I also know that our online resources cover many aspects to the new primary science curriculum as can be noted here: http://ciec.org.uk/news/CIEC%20Links%20to%20NEW%20CURRIC.pdf

More and more teachers are using the CIEC resources to address context and purpose. Our investigations tackle real problems that are encountered within science-based industries, reflecting more closely the way science is carried out in 'real life'. This approach improves children's motivation and understanding. So why not check them out!

Plastics Playtime

All of our topics are available as fully downloadable pdf files with lesson plans, equipment lists, work sheets and cards and the latest ones have interactive web sites too. They are real life science activities with purpose, relevant to the new primary curriculum and what's more they are all free!'

Primary Science resources link:

http://ciec.org.uk/primary.htm




 

 



The 2014 NEPIC Golf Day is a great success – especially for the winners, Lucite, and Children Challenging Industry who benefitted from the money raised!



The 20^th NEPIC Golf Day, organised by Paul Butler, was held on September 4^th at De Vere Slaley Hall, Northumberland and was voted a great success by all 168 golfers who took part.

The Lucite International team (David Heaviside, Jason Wing, John Furnell and Alistair Briggs) were the winners – with individuals taking other prizes (see below).

Sembcorp continued with their main sponsorship of the event with George Ritchie presenting the prizes, the registration gift was presented by ABB and score cards covered by Siemens. Utilitywise supported the Hole in One competition and the trophies provided by Lucite International were made from their own acrylic resins.

Chemoxy were responsible for the pre-dinner entertainment (Tricky Bob), Oranmore presented the Golf Simulator and Lockton’s Insurance  the golfer’s on course Video Analysis. The putting competition prize was given by Crane-Tomlinson Hall partnership.

The raffle raised an amazing £1350 for Children Challenging Industry, CIEC’s flagship primary project to introduce primary children to exciting science set in an industrial context. The money raised will be used for much needed PPE and practical equipment. Gayle Pook and Nicky Waller were delighted to accept the cheque on behalf of CIEC from Dr Stan Higgins, CEO of NEPIC.

Winners Table
Overall Winner: Lucite International (90)
Hunting Course:
1^st Place: Px Limited (84)
2^nd Place: ABB (77)
3^rd Place: Quantum Controls (76)
Nearest to Pin: Phil Tunstill, Oranmore
Longest Drive: M Hassell, Sembcorp

Priestman Course:
1^st Place: Lucite International (90)
2^nd Place: RTC North (85)
3^rd Place: Utilitywise (84)
Nearest to Pin: Arthur Chapman
Longest Drive: Howard Young, Western Union

 

New curriculum - links to primary science activities

The start of term is such a busy time - make sure all your science work is linked to the new curriculum.

Save some time by using CIEC activities which all have strong curriculum links. Nicky Waller, one of  the CIEC Advisory Teachers in the north east has spent the summer looking at all our resources and checking the CIEC links to the new curriculum - science obviously but also maths, design and technology, English, art and design etc.

Below is an example of the links Nicky highlights in the popular Water for Industry activity for 10-12 year olds:

By following a 'water cycle' from a reservoir, through an industrial site where it is treated, used as cooling water, and treated again before being returned to a river, the children investigate corrosion of materials, filtration techniques, heat exchange and carry out an extension activity on pH adjustment to regulate the acidity of the water.

Water for Industry (10 - 12 year olds) Curriculum Links

The following National Curriculum (for England) areas are supported by this work:

Working Scientifically Upper Key Stage 2

planning different types of scientific enquiries to answer questions, including recognising and controlling variables where necessary

taking measurements, using a range of scientific equipment, with increasing accuracy and precision, taking repeat readings when appropriate

recording data and results of increasing complexity using scientific diagrams and labels, classification keys, tables, scatter graphs, bar and line graphs

using test results to make predictions to set up further comparative and fair tests

reporting and presenting findings from enquiries, including conclusions, causal relationships and explanations of and degree of trust in results, in oral and written forms such as displays and other presentations

identifying scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or arguments

Properties and Changes of Materials (Y5)

compare and group together everyday materials on the basis of their properties, including their hardness, solubility, transparency, conductivity (electrical and thermal), and response to magnets

know that some materials will dissolve in liquid to form a solution, and describe how to recover a substance from a solution

use knowledge of solids, liquids and gases to decide how mixtures might be separated, including through filtering, sieving and evaporating

give reasons, based on evidence from comparative and fair tests, for the particular uses of everyday materials, including metals, wood and plastic

demonstrate that dissolving, mixing and changes of state are reversible changes

explain that some changes result in the formation of new materials, and that this kind of change is not usually reversible, including changes associated with burning and the action of acid on bicarbonate of soda

Maths (Key Stage 2)

estimate, compare and calculate different measures, including money in pounds and pence (Y4 Measurement)

interpret and present discrete and continuous data using appropriate graphical methods, including bar charts and time graphs (Y4 Statistics)

solve comparison, sum and difference problems using information presented in bar charts, pictograms, tables and other graphs (Y4 Statistics)

calculate and compare the area of rectangles (including squares), and including using standard units, square centimetres (cm2) and square metres (m2) and estimate the area of irregular shapes (Y5 Measurement)

use all four operations to solve problems involving measure [for example, length, mass, volume, money] using decimal notation, including scaling (Y5 Measurement)

solve comparison, sum and difference problems using information presented in a line graph (Y5 Statistics)

complete, read and interpret information in tables, including timetables (Y5 Statistics)

Computing (Key Stage 2)

use search technologies effectively, appreciate how results are selected and ranked, and be discerning in evaluating digital content

select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information

Design and Technology (Key Stage 2)

Design: generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches, cross-sectional and exploded diagrams, prototypes, pattern pieces and computer-aided design

Make: select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities

Evaluate: evaluate their ideas and products against their own design criteria and consider the views of others to improve their work

English (Y5/6)

(Spoken Language) § listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers § ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge § use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary § articulate and justify answers, arguments and opinions § give well-structured descriptions, explanations and narratives for different purposes, including for expressing feelings § maintain attention and participate actively in collaborative conversations, staying on topic and initiating and responding to comments § use spoken language to develop understanding through speculating, hypothesising, imagining and exploring ideas § speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English § participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations and debates § gain, maintain and monitor the interest of the listener(s) § consider and evaluate different viewpoints, attending to and building on the contributions of others § select and use appropriate registers for effective communication

retrieve, record and present information from non-fiction (Y5/6 Reading – comprehension)

provide reasoned justifications for their views (Y5/6 Reading – comprehension)

plan their writing by identifying the audience for and purpose of the writing, selecting the appropriate form and using other similar writing as models for their own (Y5/6 Writing – composition)

noting and developing initial ideas, drawing on reading and research where necessary (Y5/6 Writing – composition)

selecting appropriate grammar and vocabulary, understanding how such choices can change and enhance meaning (Y5/6 Writing – composition)

using further organisational and presentational devices to structure text and to guide the reader [for example, headings, bullet points, underlining] (Y5/6 Writing – composition)

 

The material is aimed at 10-12 year olds, though the activities can be modified for use with other age groups and their associated learning objectives.

Science work for the new term - let industry inspire you

Children working on the Water for Industry activity

 



Make your time spent on science work with your primary class benefit the children to great effect by using activities set in an industrial context. CIEC activities are all set in an  industrial context which anchors the science work firmly in the real world. Not only does this help to reinforce the scientific principle being looked at but it also introduces children to the idea of working with science and in industry.

Look at the full range of primary science activities and see how the Children Challenging Industry project is run.


 Children Challenging Industry Project (CCI) is the flagship primary project from CIEC (Centre for Industry Education Collaboration).

One of CIEC’s Advisory Teachers works with one class at a time by going into school and carrying out science activities with an industrial context with the class. The class teacher observes and joins in. The culmination of the sessions is a visit to a local industry where the children can see the science they have been doing in school translated into industry.

The result is the children’s science results improve, they remember the whole experience for years afterwards and many of them become interested in working in the science industries. The primary teachers gain excellent CPD in their own school and the local industries find that not only do the local children and community benefit but the experience of working with the children and schools promotes job satisfaction.

Children Challenging Industry runs in the north of England and the Hertfordshire area. If your company is interested in getting involved (wherever you are) please contact either Joy Parvin or Gayle Pook (Co-directors of CIEC) at ciec@york.ac.uk