Take it further

• Extend your In the Zone experience

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  Science Junkie: In the Zone

  Science Junkie: In the Zone is a new, interactive, action-packed live science show that explores the physiology and sports engineering that make an Olympic and Paralympic athlete a champion. The show will be delivered at schools and science festivals throughout 2012.

  http://tinyurl.com/ScienceJunkieIntheZone

  

  I'm a Scientist, In the Zone

  I'm a Scientist, Get me out of Here! is a free online event where students get to meet and interact with real scientists. In 2012 there is a special I'm a Scientist, In the Zone where students can find out more about the In the Zone investigations. It's completely free and available to primary and secondary schools. For more information and to register go to http://inthezone.imascientist.org.uk/teachers.

  

  BBC News School Report

  BBC News School Report invites schools to Report on 2012 with the BBC by making their own news for a real audience. Take your In the Zone experiments to the next level by reporting on what you do!

  www.bbc.co.uk/schoolreport

  

  In the Zone Assembly from BBC World Class

  Inspire your pupils with the In the Zone assembly from BBC World Class. Twin your school for 2012 and share resources building up to the London Olympics at www.bbc.co.uk/worldclass.

  

  Edexcel – Project Qualification

  Project is an exciting new qualification, offered at three levels, that allows students to investigate something that interests them and go on to produce a single piece of work that presents the findings. Why not use the In the Zone experiments as a basis for a Project Qualification?

  www.edexcel.com/project

  

  British Science Association CREST Awards

  CREST Star Investigators is a UK-wide award scheme that enables children to solve science, technology, engineering and maths problems through practical investigation. Extend your students'  scientific enquiry skills in an enjoyable context by using In the Zone to gain a CREST award.

  www.britishscienceassociation.org/creststar

  

  Bill Bryson Science Communication Prize

  The RSC Bill Bryson Prize is designed to encourage and recognise clear science communication in schools and colleges. For 2012 the competition theme is Science and Sport. The best entries from each category will receive a cash prize of £500 for their institution, and £100 for the winning students. The closing date for entries is 31 March 2012. 

  www.rsc.org/billbrysonprize

  

  Big Dance

  Why not use your In the Zone kit during the Big Dance Schools Pledge, which has two parts:

  1. To do an additional 20 minutes of dance a day during Big Dance week (7-15 July)
  2. To take part in a World Record attempt for the Largest Dance Routine - Multi-Venue on 18 May 2012, using renowned choreographer Wayne McGregor's 5 minute routine.

  www.bigdance2012.com/schools_and_teachers.php

  

  STEM Ambassadors

  Why not involve a real scientist in your In the Zone lessons? STEM ambassadors are scientists and health professionals who have been trained to deliver engaging sessions to schools. Contact STEMNET to put you in touch with scientists in your area.

  www.stemnet.org.uk/content/ambassadors

• More about science and movement

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  Current Physiology Research

  The document below features summaries of contemporary research stories relating to exercise and movement within the following areas: breath and breathing, muscles and muscle fatigue, respiration and energy, the heart and circulatory system, the brain (including neuroscience and psychology).

  Download 'Current physiolosy research' PDF document (56k)

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  Big Picture on Exercise, Energy and Movement

  Big Picture on Exercise, Energy and Movement is a free publication for teachers and learners containing interesting articles about physiology, interviews with researchers and extra online animations and teaching resources.

  www.wellcome.ac.uk/bigpicture/exercise

• Related links

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  BBC Lab UK

  Take part in ground-breaking science

  www.bbc.co.uk/labuk

  

  BBC World Olympic Dreams

  Matthew Pinsent visits aspiring Olympians from around the world.

  news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olympic_games/world_olympic_dreams

  

  British Council – Connecting Classrooms

  The British Council supports and accredits collaboration between schools and advocates global citizenship for young people worldwide.

  www.britishcouncil.org/schoolsonline

  

  Careers in Sports Science

  Information about careers in sports science from BASES (the British Association for Sport and Exercise Sciences)

  www.bases.org.uk/About-Sport-and-Exercise-Science

  

  Engineering Sport Blog

  Engineering Sport blog from Sheffield Hallam University

  engineeringsport.co.uk/

  

  Get Set

  Get Set is the official London 2012 education programme

  getset.london2012.com/en/home

  

  Understanding Life

  Understanding Life is The Physiological Society's educational website, which provides support for the teaching and learning of physiology - primarily at ages 11-19.

  www.understanding-life.org

  

  Youth Sports Trust

  Youth Sports Trust building a brighter future for young people through PE and sport

  www.youthsporttrust.org/page/home-welcome/index.html