Maths in Motion have just launched a new round of Teacher Training Sessions to promote the scheme and to support teachers in using the activity.

The Jaguar Cars Maths in Motion Challenge has now become well established in the calendars of many schools as a way of engaging children of all ages and abilities in an exciting and motivating mathematics based project. The software is suitable for all ages from 9 upwards. It is an ideal base for a primary school maths project, for a \'transition years\' project or for general use with older students throughout secondary school.

If you would like to attend a Maths In Motion Training Course to find out more about the scheme please email Brian Richardson (info@mathschallenge.org.uk)
and let him know which of the courses you would like to attend- www.mathschallenge.co.uk/training-courses/.

They are currently in the process of arranging even more venues so \'watch this space\' for details.

Elizabeth Lunn 2010-02-17

The British Science Association in partnership with
the Victoria Tunnel Education Project presents:
Victoria Tunnel KS3 Workshops

Carrying Coals: Energy, Forces & Pulleys

Monday 15th – Thursday 18th March 2010
Location: Ouseburn Farm & Victoria Tunnel, Ouseburn Valley
Duration: 2 hours: 9.30 – 11.30am or 12.30 – 2.30pm
Maximum Number: 36 pupils per workshop
Cost: Free

The Victoria Tunnel is a 19th century underground waggonway that was built to transport coal from the Spital Tongues Colliery to the River Tyne for export. This new workshop combines an underground trip inside this amazing feat of engineering with lively, hands-on activities to create an engaging, curriculum-linked investigation into energy and forces.

To book contact:
Marian Jones on 0191 232 3698
or email
marian.jones@newcastle.gov.uk
For further information about the Tunnel: www.newcastlecommunityheritage.

Elizabeth Lunn 2010-02-16