ASE 2025 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

The ASE is delighted to be hosting its Annual Conference, generously sponsored by AQA, at the University of Nottingham from 9th to 11th January 2025. International sessions are incorporated throughout the event’s 3 days and we will have a great exhibition with lots of exclusive Conference offers. Post-16 focus-day and for those involved in leading and delivering professional development, the Teacher Developers’ Group programme is Thursday. Friday is the dedicated Technicians day, kindly sponsored by Philip Harris, and Early Career Teacher day. Sessions for both Primary and 11-19 are threaded throughout all 3 days with a focus on Research on Saturday.

Book your tickets now at https://ase2025AnnConf.eventbrite.co.uk - and remember, if you are an ASE member you will benefit from hugely discounted prices! Check out our membership here - it’s free for Early Career Teachers and only £25 for Technicians!

08:45 GMT

Wildflower seed bombs- practical approaches using all three sciences

Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT

Chemistry lab C10

The STEM project, which will be presented at Science on Stage at Turku 2024, "Wildflower Seed Bombs Using Recycled Paper," offers an innovative approach to promoting biodiversity and sustainability using all three sciences. The idea of crafting seed bombs from recycled paper and using native wildflower seeds, aims to address environmental challenges while also finding a way to repurpose recycled paper. This project focuses not only on biodiversity and increasing wildlife in our gardens but also looks at the material composition in creating a perfect seed bomb and investigating how they could dispersed using different flying mechanisms.
The workshop will look at:

1.Develop a formula for seed bomb construction incorporating different types, length and structure of recycled paper as a primary binding agent.

2. Look at a specific pollinator we will attract and create a Top Trump card for them based on their rarity and usefulness for our wildflower patch.

3. Design a wind dispersal device how to disperse the seed bombs more effectively.

Speakers

Maren Kelly

Head of Maths and Science, St Catherine's Prep School

Saturday January 11, 2025 08:45 - 09:35 GMT
Chemistry lab C10

Primary

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, Industry, Teacher Developers, 5 to 7, 7 to 11

11:15 GMT

Engaging Electricity

Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT

Chemistry lab C10

This session explores purposeful practical work in the primary classroom through the context of Electricity. Delegates will learn how to design practical activities that deepen pupils learning of electricity concepts while helping pupils see the usefulness of their science learning in everyday life.

By applying science learning to practical problem solving activities, delegates will see how carefully designed practical work can support pupils in seeing themselves as scientists as well as being an effective tool to widen pupils' understanding of how science works.

Speakers

Amanda Poole (Ogden Trust)

Teaching and Learning Coach, Primary Partnerships, Ogden Trust

Amanda Poole is a specialist in primary science education and Chartered Science Teacher. As a physicist, she began her career as a secondary advanced skills teacher in Coventry and after holding a range of senior leadership roles in secondary education she moved into the field of... Read More →

Saturday January 11, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Chemistry lab C10

Primary

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, Global, 7 to 11