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OrganisationProject Name(s)Location(s)OnlineWebsite URLSTEMScienceTechnologyEngineeringMathsMiningHistoryGeologyGeographyGeothermal/EnergyClimate ChangeSchool talks/workshopsLesson plans/ worksheets/activitiesWork experience/PlacementsPublic EventsOnline resourcesTour/ MuseumWebsite/socialCareers NetworkingTeacher CPDOtherNotesEarly Years (Ages 3-5)Key Stage 1 (Ages 5-7)Key Stage 2 (Ages 7-11)Key Stage 3 (Ages 11-14)Key Stage 4 (Ages 14 - 16)Key Stage 5 (Ages 16-18)Further Education / University (18+)Continued Professional Development
All About STEMMultipleNationalhttps://www.allaboutstem.co.uk/11111111111111111111
Association of Science Discovery CentresNationalhttps://www.sciencecentres.org.uk1111111111111111111
Baseload CapitalOur Hidden PowersUSAhttps://www.baseloadcap.com/our-hidden-powers/111111Book111
BBC BitesizeNationalBothhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize1111111111111Games11111
BetterGeoEduInternationalOnlinehttps://www.bettergeoedu.com/eng1111111111111
Blue PeterEarthshot CompetitionNationalBothThe Blue Peter Earthshot Competition - CBBC111Competiton111
Bright Green FutureNationalhttps://www.bright-green-future.org.uk/1111111Leadership programme11
Brightside Digital MentorshipNationalBothhttps://brightsidementoring.org111111Mentorship programme111
British Geological Survey (BGS)Critical Minerals:Classroom ActivitiesNational https://www.bgs.ac.uk/discovering-geology/maps-and-resources/critical-raw-materials-resources/critical-raw-materials-classroom-activities/#ks2-lesson11111111
British Geological Survey (BGS)CommoditreeNationalPhysicalhttps://www.bgs.ac.uk/discovering-geology/maps-and-resources/critical-raw-materials-resources/modern-life-doesnt-grow-on-trees/111Sculpture11111111
British Geological Survey (BGS)Fossil loan kitsNational Physicalhttps://www.bgs.ac.uk/discovering-geology/maps-and-resources/fossils-and-geological-time-resources/1111111Loan kit1111111
British Geological Survey (BGS)Geothermal EnergyNationalhttps://www.bgs.ac.uk/discovering-geology/maps-and-resources/energy-resources/geothermal-energy/11111111111
British Geological Survey (BGS)Discovering GeologyNational Onlinehttps://www.bgs.ac.uk/discovering-geology/1111111111111111
British Geological Survey (BGS)Rocks Observation ActivityNational Physicalhttps://www.bgs.ac.uk/discovering-geology/maps-and-resources/rock-observations-activity/11111Loan kit1111111
British Science AssociationCREST AwardsNationalBothhttps://www.crestawards.org/1111Challenges1
Camborne School of Mines (Exeter University)PenrynBothhttps://dees.exeter.ac.uk/csm/11111111111111
Careers HubMultipleAcross CornwallBothhttps://careershubcios.co.uk/111111111111111
Careers HubFuture Careers in Cornwall & IoSAcross CornwallBothhttps://careershubcios.co.uk/blog/future-careers-in-cornwall-isles-of-scilly-film-shorts/111111111111
CAST CornwallCAST-Away at POLTESCOThe LizardPhysicalhttps://castcornwall.art/entry/cast-away-poltesco/11111111111111
Centre for Industry Education CollaborationNationalBothhttps://www.york.ac.uk/ciec/resources/primary/rough-guide-to-gas/#reservoirs111111
Climate Schools ProgrammeNationalPhysicalhttps://www.climateschoolsprogramme.org.uk/1111
Collaboration between the University of Bath, Bath Spa University, University of Bristol, University of Exeter and University of Plymouth.Futures - A festival of DiscoveryMultiplePhysicalhttps://futuresnight.co.uk/11111111111111
Cornish Chambre of Mines & MineralsOnlineOnlinehttps://www.ccmm.org.uk11111111
Cornish Institute of EngineersExeter University & onlineBothhttps://www.thecornishinstituteofengineers.com/home11111111111111
Cornish Mining World Heritage SiteAcross CornwallBothhttps://www.cornishmining.org.uk/about/education111111111111Virtual tours1111
Cornish Mining World Heritage SiteAcross CornwallBothCornish Mining WHS - Learning Materials - Key Stage 111111111111
Cornwall Climate CareAcross CornwallBothhttps://www.cornwallclimate.org/education1111111111111
Cornwall CollegeCareersFestCamborne & St Austell (Cornwall College)Physicalhttps://www.cornwall.ac.uk/careers-fest/111111
Cornwall Education PartnershipRunning multiple National programmesOnlineOnlinehttps://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/education-business-partnership-ebp/111111
Cornwall Heritage TrustDiscovery Workshops ProgrammeAcross CornwallBothhttps://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/learn/school-workshops-programme/111111111111111111
Cornwall OpportunitiesAcross CornwallOnlinehttps://www.cornwall-opportunities.co.uk/11111111111111111
Cornwall Science CommunityFalmouthPhysicalhttps://cornwallsciencecommunity.org/archive/page/2/111111
Critical Minerals AssociationNationalBothhttps://www.criticalmineral.org/1111111
Critical ProductionsInternationalOnlinehttps://critical-productions.com11111Video content111
Earth CubsContent or distribution sponsorshipInternationalOnlinehttps://earthcubs.com1111
Earth Learning IdeasNationalBothhttps://www.earthlearningidea.com/11111111
Earth Science Teachers AssociationTeaching ResourcesNationalBothhttps://www.esta.ac.uk/11111111111111
Earth Science Teachers AssociationSummer CampsNationalOnlinehttps://www.esta.ac.uk/resources111111111111
Earthwatch EuropeGreen Earth SchoolsNationalhttps://earthwatch.org.uk/program/green-earth-schools/111111111
Earthwatch EuropeScience Camps OxfordPhysicalhttps://earthwatch.org.uk/sciencecamps/11111111111
EarthXplainedNationalOnlinehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/earthxplained/posts/?feedView=all111111111111111
East Pool Mine PoolPhysicalhttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/east-pool-mine11111111111111
Eden ProjectClimate ResponseOnlineOnlinehttps://www.edenproject.com/learn/schools/virtual-school-workshops/virtual-workshop-climate-response1111111
Eden ProjectFossil FindersEden Project, St AustellBothhttps://www.edenproject.com/learn/schools/school-lesson-plans/lesson-plan-the-great-fossil-hunters11111111
EDF EnergyInspire Education programmeSomersetBothhttps://www.edfenergy.com/energy/nuclear-new-build-projects/hinkley-point-c/for-teachers-students-and-educators/inspire111111111111111
EIT Raw MaterialsMinerals BriefcaseInternationalBothhttps://briefcase.eitrawmaterials.eu/ 11111111111
Energy InsiderNationalOnlinehttps://energyinsiderhub.com/111111111
Energy QuestNationalBothhttps://energyquest.org.uk/11111
Engineering UKNationalBothhttps://www.engineeringuk.com/11111111
European Geosciences UnionEuropehttps://www.egu.eu/111111111111111
ExplorifyNationalOnlinehttps://explorify.uk/1111111111111
FizzPop ScienceNationalPhysicalhttps://fizzpopscience.co.uk/11111111
FujitsuPeople like UsNationalOnlinehttps://peoplelikeus.io/11111Games111
Future is MineNational https://futureismine.co.uk111111111
Games4 GeoscienceMultipleEuropeBothhttps://games4geoscience.wordpress.com/games-library/1111111111111111
Geevor Mine MuseumOnline and in personBothhttps://geevor.com/geevor-vr-tour/111111111111VR tour11111111
GeoEnergy NIGeoEnergy NINorthern IrelandBothhttps://geoenergyni.org/111111111111111111111
Geographical AssociationNationalBothhttps://geography.org.uk/11111111111
Geography SouthwestSouthwest EnglandBothhttps://www.geographysouthwest.co.uk/1111111111111111
GeoLogicaNationalOnlinehttps://www.geologicaworld.com/1111111111Industry CPD11
Geologists' AssoociationSchoolRocks; Geo lab; Adult education linksNationalBothhttps://geologistsassociation.org.uk/schoolrocks/#1111111111
Geoscience for the FutureNationalOnlinehttps://geoscienceforthefuture.com/111111111
Geoscience FuturesInternationalOnlinehttps://geosciencefutures.org11111Podcast111
Girls into Geoscience (Plymouth University)NationalPhysicalhttps://girlsintogeoscience.wordpress.com/1111111111111
Graphic ScienceSouthwest EnglandBothhttps://www.graphicscience.co.uk/11111111111111Training1111111
Green Careers WeekNationalBothhttps://greencareersweek.com/1111111111
Inspiring the FutureNationalHome - Inspiring The Future11111111111111111111111
Institute of Materials, Minerals and MiningSchools OutreachNationalBothhttps://www.iom3.org/careers-learning/schools-outreach.html11111111111111
Institute of Materials, Minerals and MiningEducation & Outreach TrustNationalBothhttps://www.iom3.org/careers-learning/education-outreach-trust.html11111111Grants & bursaries11
Institute of Materials, Minerals and MiningCPDNationalhttps://www.iom3.org/membership/chartered-status/registration-options/cpd-requirements-for-professional-registrants.html111111111
Institute of Mechanical EngineersSTEM at homeNationalBothhttps://www.imeche.org/careers-education/stem-at-home11111111111111
Institute of Mechanical EngineersCareers EducationNationalOnlinehttps://www.imeche.org/careers-education1111111111111
King Edward MineCornwall Schools Mining GamesTroon, CambornePhysicalhttps://www.kingedwardmine.co.uk/ 111111111111
King Edward MinePrimary School ProgrammeTroon, CambornePhysicalhttps://www.kingedwardmine.co.uk/education11111111111
Kresen KernowPrimary School ProgrammeRedruthBothhttps://kresenkernow.org/learning/schools-colleges-universities/primary-schools-2/mining/111111111
Kresen KernowSecondary School ProgrammeRedruth Bothhttps://kresenkernow.org/learning/schools-colleges-universities/secondary-schools/11111Loan resources1
Kresen KernowColleges & UniversitiesRedruth Bothhttps://kresenkernow.org/learning/schools-colleges-universities/colleges-and-universities/111Loan resources11
Learning through landscapesMultipleNationalPhysicalhttps://ltl.org.uk/projects/11111111111
Levant MinePendeenOnlinehttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/levant-mine-and-beam-engine11111111111111
Minecraft EducationElement QuestNationalOnlinehttps://education.minecraft.net/en-us/lessons/element-quest1111Games1
Minecraft EducationAlternative EnergyNationalOnlinehttps://education.minecraft.net/en-us/lessons/alternative-energy1111111
Minerals Education CoalitionUSABothhttps://mineralseducationcoalition.org/11111111111111111111
Minerals MatterNationalBothhttps://minerals-matter.co.uk/11111111STEM ambassador scheme1
Ministry of Eco EducationNationalBothhttps://www.ministryofeco.org/1111111Schemes of work11111
Miss Molecule & FriendsMiss Molecule & Friends - LithiumOnlineOnlinehttps://www.missmolecule.co.uk/111111111111
National British Science WeekNationalPhysicalhttps://www.britishscienceweek.org/1111111Competiton1111111
National Careers WeekNationalBothhttps://nationalcareersweek.com/1111111
National Geographic USAOnlinehttps://education.nationalgeographic.org/11111111111111111111
Natural History MuseumMuseumLondon, HertfordshirePhysicalhttps://www.nhm.ac.uk/111111111111111111
Natural History MuseumSchools LearningNational Bothhttps://www.nhm.ac.uk/schools.html11111111111111
NeonMultipleNationalBothhttps://neonfutures.org.uk/111111111111
Next Steps SouthwestFuture ResearchersOnlineOnlinehttps://mailchi.mp/9755fe7c9ea3/nssw-future-researchers1111111
Next Steps SouthwestCareers in the CurriculumOnlineOnlinehttps://mailchi.mp/c4ff52137af1/nssw-careers-in-the-curriculum111111
NEXTACTNationalBothhttps://www.nextact.ie1111111111
NexusYear 5 Science workshopsCambornePhysicalhttps://www.nexuscsia.co.uk/primary-science-workshops/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFChGVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHamgj0S3DU4X5Puih0fBB8qdjLo5McHCBjsAM8MXCGPeHwysFbtefuPxzw_aem_qDO1ODhr_Gf6WWJSnXiFLQ111
Nuffield Research PlacementsNationalPhysicalhttps://www.nuffieldresearchplacements.org/1111111
One CornwallOnlineOnlinehttps://www.onecornwall.co.uk/page/?title=Cornwall+Science+Learning+Partnership&pid=6511111
Outdoor Classroom DayDig a finger deep holeNationalPhysicalhttps://outdoorclassroomday.org.uk/resource/dig-finger-deep-hole/1111
Primary Science Teaching TrustNationalBothhttps://pstt.org.uk/111111111111111111
Responsible Raw MaterialsInternationalOnlinehttps://responsiblerawmaterials.com11111111111111
Rosevale MineTruroPhysicalhttps://www.rosevalemine.com/11111111
Royal Academy of EngineeringNationalBothRoyal Academy of Engineering (raeng.org.uk)111111111111Policy11
Royal Academy of EngineeringThis is EngineeringNationalBothhttps://thisisengineering.org.uk/111111111111
Royal Cornwall MuseumTruroPhysicalhttps://www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk/1111111111
Royal Geographical SocietyNationalBothhttps://www.rgs.org/schools/resources-for-schools11111
Royal Geological Society of CornwallOnlineOnlinehttps://geologycornwall788.bravesites.com/2024-lectures-and-events11111111
Royal Society of ChemistryNationalBothhttps://edu.rsc.org/1111111111111111111
School ScienceNationalOnlinehttps://www.schoolscience.co.uk/home111111111
Science MuseumWonderlabNational Onlinehttps://wonderlabplus.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/1111111111111
Science MuseumLondonBothhttps://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/11111111111111111111111111
SeimensSeeMeNationalBothhttps://www.siemens.com/uk/en/company/education/careers-resources/see-me.html?_originalHost=new.siemens.com1111Games111
Southwest Geothermal AllianceOnlineOnlinehttps://www.southwestgeothermalalliance.co.uk/1111
Southwest Women in ConstructionOnlineOnlinehttps://www.swwic.co.uk/111111111
SPEEnergy4MeUSAOnlinehttps://energy4me.org/1111111111
STEM LearningGeothermal EnergyNationalOnlinehttps://www.stem.org.uk/elibrary/resource/3451611111111
STEM LearningSTEM CommunityNationalOnlinehttps://community.stem.org.uk/home1111111111111
STEM LearningSTEM AmbassadorsNationalPhysicalhttps://www.stem.org.uk/stem-ambassadors1111111111
STEM LearningCatalystNationalBothhttps://catalyst-magazine.org/1111Magazine111
STEM LearningResource CollectionNationalBothhttps://www.stem.org.uk/primary/resources1111111111
STEMHUBCanterburyBothhttps://www.thestemhub.org.uk/111111111111111111
TechgirlsReach for the SkyAcross CornwallBothhttps://www.tecgirls.co.uk/11111111111
The Association for Industrial ArchaeologyNationalBothhttps://industrial-archaeology.org/11111111111
The Association For Renewable Energy and Clean TechnologyNationalBothhttps://www.r-e-a.net/technologies/deep-geothermal/111111111Policy1
The Association for Science EducationNationalOnlinehttps://www.ase.org.uk/111
The Briefcase GameNationalOnlinehttps://www.thebriefcasegame.eu/11111111Game11111
The Careers & Enterprise CompanyNationalBothhttps://www.careersandenterprise.co.uk/1111111
The Geological SocietyGeobusLondon, ScotlandPhysicalhttps://geobus.org.uk/1111111111111111
The Geological SocietyGeologyRocks!NationalOnlinehttps://www.funkidslive.com/learn/geology-rocks/11111Podcasts11111
The Geological SocietyKS2 ResourcesNationalBothhttps://www.geolsoc.org.uk/KS2Resources111111111
The Geological SocietySchools Geology ChallengeNationalBothhttps://www.geolsoc.org.uk/geochallenge1111Competition1
The Geological SocietyGEONNationalOnlinehttps://www.geolsoc.org.uk/geon1111
The Geological SocietyGeology Career PathwaysNationalOnlinehttps://www.geolsoc.org.uk/careers1111111111
The Geological SocietyEarth Science AmbassadorsLondonPhysicalhttps://www.geolsoc.org.uk/Esambassadors1111
The Groundwater ProjectInternationalOnlinehttps://gw-project.org111111111111111
The Institute of Engineering and TechnologyBBC Bitesize Schools TourNationalPhysical2024/2025 BBC Bitesize Schools Tour (imeche.org)111111111111
The Institute of Engineering and TechnologyNationalOnlinehttps://education.theiet.org/11111111111111111111
The Institute of Engineering and TechnologyNationalBothhttps://education.theiet.org/primary1111111111
The Institute of Engineering and TechnologyNationalBothhttps://education.theiet.org/secondary1111111111
The Institute of Engineering and TechnologyFaraday Challenge DaysNationalBothhttps://education.theiet.org/iet-faraday-challenge-days1111111111Competiton1
The Institute of Engineering and TechnologyLego LeagueNationalPhysicalhttps://education.theiet.org/first-lego-league-programmes111111Competition11111
The Lord Lietenants FundYoung & Talented Cornwall - Spririt of Trevithick AwardAcross CornwallBothhttps://youngandtalentedcornwall.org/how-to-apply/spirit-of-trevithick-award/1111Competition11111
The Meadow BarnsParPhysicalhttps://themeadowbarns.co.uk/11111111111111111Shows/Art11111111
The National Big Bang Science FairThe Big Bang FairNEC BirminghamPhysicalhttps://www.thebigbang.org.uk/the-big-bang-fair/111111111111
The National Big Bang Science FairThe Big Bang CompetitionNationalhttps://www.thebigbang.org.uk/the-big-bang-competition/111Competiton111
The National Big Bang Science FairBig Bang at SchoolNationalPhysicalhttps://www.thebigbang.org.uk/big-bang-at-school/11111111
The National Geothermal CentreNationalBothhttps://ukngc.com/11111111111111
The Nipper StoreWorking Deep UndergroundAustraliaPhysicalhttps://nipperstore.com.au/pages/childrens-book-launch11111Book11
The Schools Outreach CompanyNationalBothhttps://school-outreach.com/1111111111
Time 4 GeographyNationalOnlinehttps://timeforgeography.co.uk/111111111111111111111111
Time 4 GeographyEarth materials, mining and our sustainable futureNationalOnlinehttps://timeforgeography.co.uk/videos-list/resource-management/earth-materials-mining-and-our-sustainable-future/1111111111111
Tungsten WestPlymtonPhysicalhttps://www.tungstenwest.com/post/sparkwell-primary-school-visit-tungsten-west-hemerdon-mine111111111
TwinkleNationalBothhttps://www.twinkl.co.uk/search?q=geothermal+energy1111111111Schemes of Work11111
TwinkleNationalBothhttps://www.twinkl.co.uk/search?q=minerals+&c=244&r=parent1111111Schemes of Work11111
TwinkleNationalBothhttps://www.twinkl.co.uk/search?q=STEM&c=244&r=parent111111111Schemes of Work11111
University of Geoscience UKNationalBothhttps://earth-science.org.uk/1111111111111
University of Geoscience UKGeoweekNationalBothGeoWeek - Earth Science (earth-science.org.uk)11111111111
UoE Outreach TeamCareers Insights Week panelsOnlineOnlinehttps://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/teachers/informationandresources/careersinsightweekvideos/11111111111111
UoE Outreach TeamSTEM lecture seriesExeter University & onlineBothhttps://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/teachers/informationandresources/stemlectureseries/1111111111
VECTORVECTOR - 100 Perceptions: Raw MaterialsInternationalOnlinehttps://vectorproject.eu/our-progress/100-perceptions-raw-materials/1111111111Documentary exploring a sample of society's perceptions regarding if, where and how we should source raw materials for a green transition. Conducted as a social science study. All surveys used for recreation in a learning setting are provided online - this includes both activities seen within the documentary as well as survey questionnaires completed by participants1111
VECTORVECTOR Green DealzInternationalBothhttps://vectorproject.eu/our-progress/greendealz/ 1111111Online game - supermarket sweet style learning about different materials properties and shopping for the correct parts for green technologies11
VECTORVECTOR Global Education PathwayInternationalOnlinehttps://vectorproject.eu/our-progress/education/global-education-pathway/11111111Resources highlighting the role of educaiton in acheiving sustainability and the EU green deal + practical resources to support educators11
VECTORVECTOR Who Decides?InternationalOnlinehttps://vectorproject.eu/our-progress/who-decides/1111Online game focused on exploring the complexities of mining and social acceptance / the creation of shared value through local community engagement 11
VECTORVECTOR SimulatorInternationalOnlinehttps://vectorproject.eu/our-progress/vector-simulator/111111Visual data tool aiming to help an individual explore their perceptions of the trade offs of resourcing raw materals to meet EU policy targets11
VECTORVECTOR info packsInternationalBothhttps://vectorproject.eu/our-progress/info-packs/1111Info packs explainng what UNFC (United Nations Framework Classification for Resources) is and its relevance to critical minerals under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act11
VECTORVECTOR podcastInternationalOnlinehttps://open.spotify.com/show/23WTjSDUB9XV5Qcp7sDv2g11111111Podcast discussing the learnings from a project exploring social, environmental and geotechnical challenges to mining and communicating these effectively to society through the production of a documentary 11
VECTORVECTOR webinarsInternationalOnlinehttps://vectorproject.eu/our-progress/videos/111111Published webinars from the VECTOR project exploring social, environmental and geotechnical challenges to the resourcing of raw materials11
Virtual MicroscopeCornish Mining HeritageOnlineOnlinehttps://www.virtualmicroscope.org/content/cornish-mineral-heritage111111Mineral collection11111111
Wheal MartynSt AustellPhysicalhttps://www.wheal-martyn.com/11111111111111111111111
Women in GeothermalUK ChapterNationalBothhttps://womeningeothermal.org/11111111111
Women in MiningUK ChapterNationalBothhttps://www.womeninmining.org.uk/111111111111111
Wonderverse LearningEnergy TownNationalOnlinehttps://www.wonderverselearning.com/1111111Games11111
Working ScienceLondonPhysicalhttps://workingscience.co.uk/11111
Young Mining ProfessionalsNationalBothhttps://youngminingprofessionals.com/11111111111111111

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