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Teaching Resources
Teachers
and students will find the following curriculum-linked resources of value
in introducing different aspects of materials, whether for Science or
Design and Technology.
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FREE COURSE
National Science Learning Centre
Vocational Science – Science in Engineering and Technology (NAT57)
Date: 10th -11th May 2007
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School Science web-site.
This site contains a number of free resources which support the materials
aspects of the science curricula (in particular on steel and copper) and
others which support science in general. It is free to use and well worth a
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Aluminium Federation web-site. The Aluminium Federation is the trade association which represents the
aluminium industry. They produce some resources for schools which support
the aluminium topics in the curriculum from KS2 to post 16 level. These
include a free CD-Rom on aluminium which can be ordered on-line. Availble
shortly via the web-site will be a new CD-Rom produced by the Non-Ferrous
Alliance (a group representing the aluminium, copper, tin, titanium and zinc
industries). Again this resource is free of charge. |
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The UK Centre for Materials Education aims to support and promote, good and innovative learning and teaching practices as informed by research, in the disciplines related to, and using, materials. |
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The MATTER Project is a non-profit consortium of UK materials science departments, founded in 1993 to develop and help integrate computer-based learning (CBL) materials into mainstream teaching. |
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The AluMATTER Project is a collaboration between the Education and Training Committee (ETC) of the European Aluminium Association (EAA) and the MATTER Project at the University of Liverpool to develop innovative and interactive web-based learning tools for aluminium science and technology. |
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ILSAP is an initiative by the International Iron and Steel Institute in partnership with the MATTER Project at the University of Liverpool to design, develop and implement a collection of interactive online learning aids for steel applications, processing and metallurgy. |
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The
IoM Schools
Affiliate Scheme, which provides free teaching resources
and other benefits to assist with the teaching of materials
science and engineering in schools. |
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Institute
of Materials, Mineral & Mining publications list. |
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Materials World |
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University
Degree Courses
Contacts for information on accredited materials degree courses. |
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Plan
a visit to the Science
Museum’s Materials Gallery and change your pupil’s view of materials and their uses.
For students considering a career in science or design and
technology the gallery opens up a vast range of job ideas. |
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The
Exploring Materials CD-Rom - is a useful basic multimedia
guide to materials, their uses and production methods.
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CIEC
York
Chemical Industries Education Centre, provider or curriculum
materials for the plastics industry.
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Corus
European Steel Manufacturer.
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Gatsby
Trust
The Gatsby Technical Education Project
has been established for the advancement of education for
the benefit of the public by the support and development of
excellence in mathematics, science, technology, engineering,
information technology and other academic areas.
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www.steeluniversity.org
aluminium.matter.org.uk
matter.org.uk
www.materials.ac.uk
www.careersinquarrying.co.uk
www.careersinroadcontracting.co.uk
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National
Training Organisations in the Materials Sector
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Ceramics
Association for Ceramic Training and Development
St James House
Webberley Lane
Longton
Stoke on Trent
ST3 1RJ
Keith Marsh
01782 597016
actd@actd.co.uk
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Chemical
Chemical Manufacturing and Processing National Training
Organisation
Kings Buildings
Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JJ
Penny Horner
020 7834 3399
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Coatings
The Training Alliance for Surface Coatings (TASC)
James House
Bridge Street
Leatherhead
KT22 7EP
Andrew Abaza
01372 360660
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Engineering
Engineering and Marine Training Authority (EMTA)
EMTA House
14 Upton Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0JT
Sue Peacock
01923 238441
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Engineering
Construction
Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB)
Blue Court
Church Lane
Kings Langley
Hertfordshire
WD4 8JP
Nigel Bowden
01923 260000
ecitb@ecitb.org.uk
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Glass
Glass National Training Organisation
BGMC Building
Northumberland Road
Sheffield
S10 2UA
Alan Hearsum
0114 266 1494
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Motor
Motor Industry Training Council
201 Great Portland Street
London
W1N 6AB
Sheila McGregor
020 7436 6373
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Polymers
Polymers and Associated Industries National Training Council
Coppice House
Halesfield 7
Telford
TF7 4NA
Malcolm Hall
01952 587020
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Refractories
and Building Products
Refractories and Building Products Training Council
23 Shepherd Street
Sheffield
S3 7BA
Gwyn Baker
0114 275 9345
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Steel
Steel Industry National Training Council
5 & 6 Meadowcourt
Amos Road
Sheffield
S9 1BX
Lindsay Millington
0114 244 6833
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