This collection of STEM resources is based around modelling. Resources are listed in order of stage.
project
Troublesome triangles
Many natural systems appear to be in equilibrium until suddenly a critical point is reached, setting up a mudslide or an avalanche or an earthquake. In this project, students will use a simple simulation game to investigate the properties of such systems.
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Investigating epidemics
Simple models which help us to investigate how epidemics grow and die out.
problem
Maths is everywhere!
Age
11 to 16
Challenge level
Maths is everywhere in the world! Take a look at these images. What mathematics can you see?
article
Maths and climate change: the melting Arctic
Sea ice covers around 7% of the surface of our planet. This article explores how researchers use mathematical models to study the changes taking place in the polar seas and how these might affect the global climate.
problem
Global warming
Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
How much energy has gone into warming the planet?
problem
Carbon footprints
Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
Is it really greener to go on the bus, or to buy local?
problem
Counting dolphins
Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
How would you go about estimating populations of dolphins?
problem
Robot camera
Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
Could nanotechnology be used to see if an artery is blocked? Or is this just science fiction?
problem
Stadium sightline
Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
How would you design the tiering of seats in a stadium so that all spectators have a good view?