Keynote Speech: The Future of Technology
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Watch Peter Marshman, Computer Lead and Outreach Manager from Computing At School, on a journey of discovery as he explores the topics of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Big Data. Find out what skills you will need to thrive in a world where technology is evolving so fast that the jobs you might be doing when you grow up, don’t yet exist!
Monday 8th March
Art & Engineering #1: What do you need?
1 sheet of A3 paper (foldable card is better if you have it) or 2 sheets of A4 joined at the longest side
2 sheets of A4 paper (thin card or printer paper is good)
1 pair of scissors
1 pen / pencil
colouring pens or pencils
1 glue stick or double sided tape.
Design a Pop-up Stage Set
Bring creativity and engineering skills together as you design your own outdoor stage set for Glastonbury Festival.
Create a pop-up model through an introduction to the concept of perspective.
This session will be live from 8.00am on Monday 8th March and you can participate at any time during the week.
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Enter the Competition!
Simply send a photo of your pop up stage set (Monday's workshop) and geodesic dome (Thursday's workshop) to beinspired@leightonpark.com. Full entry details below.
More about the Competition
Tuesday 9th March
Biology #1: What do you need?
Bring your interest and enthusiasm to the workshop and print off the worksheet for completion at the end!
Print your worksheet
At the Heart of It #1
In the first of two sessions, find out how the heart works, learn to take your pulse and for those that wish (if you are not too squeamish) witness a heart dissection!
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2.30pm Live Q&A
Meet Gemma Sims, Leighton Park's Head of Biology and quiz her about the amazing phenomenon that is your body! The focus of the session will be on the heart and circulation so get your questions ready!
Wednesday 10th March
Biology #2: What do you need?
Space in which to move, activewear, trainers if outside, pens/pencils (different colours if possible), ruler, paper, calculator or device with calculator facility. Squared paper or graph paper would also be useful if you have it.
At the Heart of It #2
Find out how your heart rate is affected by exercise. Take your pulse at different stages during your exercise routine, ready to analyse your performance. Learn the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise, calculate averages and much more! This session is led by our Sixth Form CTECH Sports students.
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2.30pm Live Q&A
Meet our panel of Sixth Form Sports CTECH students and find out more about the impact of exercise on your heart. They are keen to get your brains moving as well as your bodies so make sure you have lots of questions for them!
Thursday 11th March
Art & Engineering #2: What do you need?
30 x 80mm toothpicks/cocktail sticks marked with a felt tip line, 35 toothpicks cut down to 71mm using nail clippers, 31 american hard gums or fruit pastilles for construction although only 26 needed for final structure, 1 pair of compasses, A4 paper, pencil, ruler, scissors, print out of the pentagon template available via the link below.
Print your pentagon template
Build a Geodesic Dome for your Stage Set
Continuing Monday’s session make a geodesic dome for your stage set and enter your design in to our competition for a chance to turn your creation into a 3D animation!
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Enter the Competition!
Simply send a photo of your pop up stage set (Monday's workshop) and geodesic dome (Thursday's workshop) to beinspired@leightonpark.com. Full entry details below.
More about the Competition
Friday 12th March
Computer Science: What do you need?
Pen or pencil and paper. An object such as a torch, musical instrument, drum/pot/pan and stick/spoon, Be imaginative: Light and sound work well for this interactive workshop! Print out the Morse and ASCII Coding Schemes or view online using the link below.
Morse and ASCII Coding Schemes
Computer Speak: ICT Communication
Can you communicate like a computer? Test your communication skills using morse code and ASCII, and whatever household objects you have handy!
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2.30pm Live Q&A
Meet Al Stuart, Computer Science teacher at Leighton Park School, for an even greater insight into the coding that enables computers to communicate. Ask all your questions in morse code or ASCII if you fancy!
STEAM Stories: Going Live Throughout the Week, Check Back to Watch More!
Zoe's Story
Recent Engineering graduate currently employed at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), one of the UK's national research labs
Watch ZoeShweta's Story
Technology, Security & Privacy consultant and STEM Ambassador with Ethical Reading
Watch ShwetaEmma's Story
STEAM Teacher of the Year and STEAM Subject Lead for David Ross Education Trust
Watch EmmaMark's Story
Ex British Airways Engineer, FIFA virtual game developer and STEAM Co-Ordinator at Leighton Park
Watch MarkSTEAM Stories Panel Live Q&A
Meet the people from STEAM Stories as they host a live Q&A panel session on Friday 12th March from 2.00pm-2.30pm on Zoom. Zoom Meeting ID is 931 7181 0271. Please join with your camera and mic off. Ask your questions via the Q&A function at the bottom of your screen.
Creativity is key
At Leighton Park we place great emphasis on the value of creativity believing that many skills traditionally associated with the arts, such as imagination, visual perception and innovative design, are essential to success in science, technology, engineering and maths. This is why we celebrate STEAM rather than STEM both within and beyond our curriculum.
STEAM at LPGet your certificate!
If you would like a certificate for your attendance at any or all of the STEAM Interactive workshops, simply register your details and we will send your certificate to you at the end of the week.
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