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Catlin Arctic Survey

United Utilities recognises the importance of research into climate change and the effects of human activity on our planets natural systems and processes. We are supporting "a pioneering scientific expedition to determine the lifespan of the Arctic Ocean's sea ice cover." The data collected will help in "...forecasting the timing of the disappearance of the sea ice, and the associated impacts for our changing global climate - and beyond." More information at www.catlinarcticsurvey.com/education

Resources for KS4 BTEC First Diploma/Engineering Diploma

Through Collaborative working with Our Lady Queen of Peace High School Skemersdale we have developed on-line resources providing schemes of work in support of work related learning outcomes for the above programmes.
 
The schools Design and Technology and engineering faculty using their CAD CAM  facilities have produced the circuit boards used for science investigations by KS2 students engaged with United Utilities education programme 'Bright Sparks'.  This has allowed the programme to move forward to teach more young people electrical engineering principles and work related learning.

The school has now used this manufacturing project to produce schemes of work with training video for Teachers of BTEC First Diploma and engineering diploma.
This project provides the students with a unique industrial setting in support of Unit 1 Working Practices in Engineering.  In this unit students need to demonstrate an understanding of industrial practice, health and safety, planning and evidence of team working. The batch production of Bright Sparks electrical circuit boards gave a realistic background to delivering this unit.

Primary Liaison Solution

These resources can also be used to support partner primary schools in the teaching of more specialist aspects of the science curriculum. United Utilities education have worked in partnership with selected high and feeder primary schools, who have adopted this project to deliver successful primary/transition links in support of STEM curriculum enhancement.

Schemes of work can be accessed in the Key Stage 3 & 4 education resources section.
A comprehensive copy of the training video with full instructions on the manufacture of the circuit boards can be ordered free of charge from education@uuplc.co.uk