Project
An engaging selection of enquiry-led STEM projects, developed by the British Science Association, designed to stretch and enrich, giving students experience of the scientific process.
Secondary
CREST Silver projects stretch students and enrich their studies. In addition, research shows that they improve GCSE grades and increase students’ interest in continuing in STEM education!
This collection of inspiring project ideas, all with real-life contexts, give students the opportunity to develop their own ideas and methodologies, gaining in-depth experience of the scientific process. At this level, students lead their own project, considering its broader impact and exploring innovative approaches.
Students work individually or in groups for a minimum of 30 hours to create a project report or portfolio of evidence to present their work.
Cost
Free to use and download from the CREST online resource library.
For a small cost (from £10 per pupil), students’ work can be uploaded to the CREST online platform and assessed by an expert assessor from industry, academia or the education sector. Students whose projects meet the assessment criteria are then awarded a personalised certificate and a Silver CREST Award to celebrate their achievement. This Award can be used to enhance UCAS statements. Schools receiving Engage grants or Kick Start grants can get their CREST Awards for free!
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects
Develop engineering employability skills
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
Aiming high - the ability to set clear, tangible goals and devise a robust route to achieving them.
Creativity - the use of imagination and the generation of new ideas.
Leadership - supporting, encouraging and motivating others to achieve a shared goal.
Listening - the ability to listen and understand information.
Problem solving - the ability to find a solution to a complex situation or challenge.
Speaking - the oral transmission of information or ideas.
Staying positive - the ability to use tactics to overcome setbacks and achieve goals.
Teamwork - working cooperatively with others towards achieving a shared goal.
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Secondary
I’m a Scientist is a student-led, online enrichment activity connecting students with people working in a diverse range of roles in STEM.
