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STEM Club

Are you part of a STEM Club (STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths)? 

Or would you like to start one?

Did you know that we have created a set of STEM Club booklets? 

They contain all you need to run a space-themed STEM Club for 18 weeks!

 

Why run a STEM Club?

STEM Clubs allow students to explore and engage with science, technology, engineering, and maths outside of the curriculum. They shouldn't be confused with homework or catch-up clubs. STEM Clubs can bring benefits to students, teachers, and the whole school.

With a STEM Club you can:

  1. develop a love of STEM in students
  2. improve students' practical, teamwork, and presentation skills
  3. give a teachers the opportunity to try new activities and broaden their knowledge of STEM
  4. improve levels of student engagement within the school

The National STEM Learning Centre provides additional information and support for schools wanting to set up and run STEM Clubs.

 

The STEM Club Booklets

The booklets make it easy to run a STEM Club. They support you to lead 18 weeks of engaging activities, all themed around the inspirational topic of space.

  • Booklets are available for Primary (age 7 - 11) and Secondary ( 11 - 16)
  • There are 3 levels of activities (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) for both Primary and Secondary schools, with students gaining certificates at the end of each stage.
  • Each level contains 6 sessions, designed to take around an hour each week, over 6 weeks. 
  • The Leader Booklets provide enough support for someone with a little-to-no science background to run the club, making it ideal for a parent, teaching assistant, or even an older student.
  • The Student Booklets provide instructions for students and a space for them to record their achievements.

 

Some of the sessions require the use of computers and our free software. Get started using the software to view and analyse images.

Students will need to log into their accounts to complete some activities - use this guide if you are new to creating student accounts.

 

Primary Bronze

Bronze 

  • Leader booklet (PDF)
  • Pupil workbook (PDF)
     

Supplementary 

  • Pupil - Session 1 - Register for Free (PDF)
  • Pupil - Session 2 - The Moon Instructions using AstroLab (PDF)
  • Pupil - Session 2 - The Moon Instructions using LTImage (PDF)
  • Pupil - Session 6 - Submit Counting Stars Results (web link)
  • Club Leader - Session 2 - Download Image of the Moon (web link)
  • Club Leader - Session 3 - Play-Doh recipe and Risk Assessment (web link)
  • Club Leader - Session 4 - Poster version of the temperature scale (download zip files)
  • Club Leader - Session 5 - Rocketships Risk Assessment (PDF)
    • ​IMPORTANT: These rockets should be launched outdoors – do not place the bicarb of soda in with the vinegar until you are outside and ready to launch.
Primary Silver

Silver 

  • Leader booklet (PDF)
  • Pupil workbook (PDF)
     

     Supplementary 

  • Pupil - Session 4 - Asteroid Hunt Instructions using AstroLab (PDF)
  • Pupil - Session 4 - Asteroid Hunt Instructions using LTImage (PDF)
  • Club Leader - Session 1 - Printable Sundials (web ink)
  • Club Leader - Session 2 - Printable Eclipse Cutouts (PDF)
  • Club Leader - Session 3 - Space Art Examples (PDF)
  • Club Leader - Session 4 - Asteroid Data Files (web link)
  • Club Leader - Session 5 - Lunar Features (PDF)
  • Club Leader - Session 5 - Moonsaic (web link)
Primary Gold

Gold

  • Leader booklet (PDF)
  • Pupil workbook (PDF)
     

     Supplementary 

  • Pupil - Session 4 - 3-Colour Nebula Instructions (PDF)
  • Club Leader - Session 1 - Solar System in Your Pocket Instructions (PDF)
  • Club Leader - Session 1 - Blank Grids for Planet Explorers (PDF)
  • Club Leader - Session 2 - Astro Cards (PDF)
  • Club Leader - Session 2 - Orion Star Map (PDF)
  • Club Leader - Session 3 - Eggnaut Risk Assessment (PDF)
  • Club Leader - Session 4 - 3-Colour Image Files (web link)
  • Club Leader - Session 5 - Space for Everyone Presentation (PDF or PPTX)
Claim your Certificate 

Let us know what you and your club thought of our STEM Club booklets. Compete our short feedback form to receive your certificate.

If you have any questions, contact SchoolsObs@ljmu.ac.uk 

Secondary Bronze

Bronze

  • Leader booklet (PDF)
  • Student workbook (PDF)

     Supplementary 

  • Student - Session 1 - Hunting for Asteroids Instructions using AstroLab (PDF)
  • Student - Session 1 - Hunting for Asteroids Instructions using LTImage (PDF)
  • Student - Session 5 - Submit Counting Stars Results (web link)
  • Club Leader - Session 1 - Hunting for Asteroid files (web link)
  • Club Leader - Session 3 - Additional Mars information (PPTX)
  • Club Leader - Session 4 - Moonsaic (web link)
  • Club Leader - Session 4 - Moon Labels (PDF)
Secondary Silver

Silver

  • Leader booklet (PDF)
  • Student workbook (PDF)

     Supplementary 

  • Student - Session 4 - Planning Observations Student Instructions (PDF) 
  • Student - Session 6 - 3-Colour Imaging Files (web link)
  • Club Leader - Session 1 - We The Curious Video (YouTube link)
  • Club Leader - Session 3 - Telescope Game (PDF)
  • Club Leader - Session 3 - Telescope Game Rules (PDF)
  • Club Leader - Session 4 - Planning Observations Leader Guide (PDF)
  • Club Leader - Session 5 - Colour Wheels (PDF)
Secondary Gold 

Gold

  • Leader booklet (PDF)
  • Student workbook (PDF)

     Supplementary 

  • Club Leader - Session 1 - Site Selection (PDF)
  • Club Leader - Session 1 - Mirror Selection (PDF)
  • Club Leader - Session 1 - Materials Selection (PDF)
  • Club Leader - Session 2 - Star Circles (PDF)
Claim your Certificate 

Let us know what you and your club thought of our STEM Club booklets. Compete our short feedback form to receive your certificate.

If you have any questions, contact SchoolsObs@ljmu.ac.uk