This presentation forms part of a module for careers teachers on careers in Science Engineering Technology and Maths

1. An Introduction
STEM Basics On line Learning Module

2. This Presentation…..
} Describes the
Future Morph website
} Guides you through the
different features of the
site
} Gives hints and tips for
using
www.futuremorph.org

3. Why Future Morph?
} Future Morph shows that studying science, technology,
engineering or maths beyond the age of 16 isn’t just a one
track road to becoming a scientist or engineer – the skills
and knowledge gained are valuable in almost any career
and make you very employable.
} Future Morph helps people explore a range of careers
and think about where their future might lie. There are
useful links and subject specific resources
} It is a central resource in STEM Careers Promotion

4. Who is behind Future Morph?
Future Morph was launched in November 2008 by the Science
Council as part of the 'Careers from Science' initiative.
Primary organisations involved are;
} The Institute of Biology
} Royal Society of Chemistry,
} Institute of Physics
} Association for Science Education
} British Computer Society
} British Psychological Society
For others see the Future Morph About Us section

5. Homepage 6 Sections:
11-14, 14-16,
16 - 19+,Parents,
Teachers
Careers Staff
Easy to print/send/search
The welcome ‘post’
on every section
page, is closed Feedback
down to read text about the
underneath site is
welcomed
RSS feeds from BBC, Science Daily and Scenta refresh the home
page

6. Features in all Sections
My Future Finder
} Articles and case studies relevant to 7 different areas.
Each illustrates exciting careers linked to a topic, such as
music festivals or third world development, and provides
links to more info.
Globe Plotter
} Go around the world and find out about science in action
– choose a topic, leave your opinion and follow the links
You can also Register to keep in touch with STEM
happenings

7. Features found across the site
} Real People case studies, lesson plans and videos
} Science and Maths - See Where They Can Take You
click page
} Postcards from the Future e-comic book about time
travelling Maya’s adventures
} Quiz The Scientist 3 short videos of scientists interviewed
by young people
} Bite sized facts, leading to career ideas and info
} Register for STEM Young Leader’s Award
} Link to the Planet Scicast Film Competition
} Download the Hidden Science app, submit questions on a
monthly theme, real scientists answer them – all recorded on
the site.
} Links to resources for parents/teachers/careers staff

8. All Young People’s Pages have…..
} Values Game
Based on US research, where a similar exercise was found
to boost self-esteem and performance in exams, this game
helps students reaffirm their own beliefs and values before
exploring career options.
} Placements and Work Experience (Getting
Experience in16-19+ section)
Helpful information, advice and links tailored to different
levels of need.
} FAQs
Short answers to some common questions, tailored for
each age group.

9. Specific Features for 11-14
What Might You Be?
} Explore how things you
enjoy link to 50 different
jobs involving science and
maths with this fun quiz.
Studying Science
} Article explaining how
studying science and
maths keeps your options
open to lots of different
jobs.

10. Specific Features for 14-16
} Finding Careers Advice
- how to find help and
useful links
} Applying for Courses
and Work very
comprehensive resource,
useful for all.
} Next Steps guide to
qualifications,
apprenticeships, HE and
other routes

11. Features in the 16-19+ Section
} Finding Careers Advice
and Applying for
courses and Work are
repeated from14-16
section
} Beyond School looks at
topics such as gap years,
financial help and applying
to HE and other options

12. Sections for parents/teachers/careers
Common features
} The Introduction to
Student/Kid Content
summarises the relevant main
features of the site
} Resources Database (or
Help and Information in
the Parents’ section) takes
you to searchable library of
posters, leaflets, websites,
teaching resources etc.
} Case Studies/ Real People/
Leading Lights takes you to
a library of real people role
models
} Stem Careers Quiz quick 6
question PowerPoint

13. Parents
} Practical ways to help –
exploding myths about
STEM
} Supporting your child’s work
experience
} STEM Careers Activity Pack
for parents to work through
with their children, showing
the relevance of science and
maths, in future careers, and
everyday lives.
} Information on Financial
assistance

14. Teachers
} Teaching resources –
“Science Within Work”
booklet and CD ROM.
} 6 Teachers .tv programmes
} Hints and links to help find
work experience
placements
} Help organising speakers
and visits
} Top tips for using the site:
6 features explained

15. Careers Staff
} Helping your students find
placements and summer activities
} Inspire your students with
speakers, visits and other activities
} CEIAG Resource pack helps to
} Develop STEM careers awareness
} Check knowledge and
understanding of learning routes
} Collaborate with to raise visibility
of STEM subjects and careers
} Build up knowledge of local
agencies and initiatives
} Motivate and engage young people
} Challenge stereotypes

16. Promoting Future Morph
} Use a hook: recommend a
specific feature
} Integrate into teaching
} Set homework (quizzes,
checking RSS feeds for
news)
} Put up
Future morph poster.
} Show video clips in tutor/
guidance periods
} Use at Parents and
Options evenings

17. .be …become someone
} Keep checking the site,
new things are added and/
or Register
} Evaluation in 6 schools,
with 300 students found
that since using the site
45% now looked at
science and maths
differently and 77% would
recommend Future Morph
to a friend.
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