STEM resources June 2014

The Great British Bee Count

Bumblebee numbers have declined by 60% since 1970 – very worrying since bees pollinate 75% of our most vital crops and favourite foods. With over 250 species of bee in the UK to keep a track of, it’s difficult for scientists to develop a clear picture of what’s happening to bee populations. But that’s where you come in, or rather your students!

http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/blog/the-great-british-bee-count

The Great Plant Hunt

To mark the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, commissioned and funded by the Wellcome Trust, has created The Great Plant Hunt. This exciting project will encourage children to explore the natural world around them and join other schools in the biggest ever school science project.

http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/elibrary/collection/1869/the-great-plant-hunt