The Glass in Society Project
The Glass in Society project began in 1991 with a grant to Wath-upon-Dearne Comprehensive School, Rotherham. Pupils undertook a project with a wide-ranging brief, which included subjects such as the history of glass, glass manufacture, glass blowing and even the physics of the material.
The Glass in Society project aims to introduce teachers and school children to glass, glass technology, its uses and behaviour, as well as frequently to bring an understanding of composite technology into their education for the first time. The project allows students to earn a Crest Award, which is a national accreditation scheme designed to recognise achievement in science and technology.
In the Midlands Glass in Society projects have seen the successful completion of a number of projects. At The Devine Mercy RC primary school in Manchester and Kingswinford School in Dudley pupils have been involved in the design of stained glass windows that now have pride of place in their respective schools.
In the Isle of Wight a Glass in Society project has been run annually since 2006 and touched the lives of thousands of children who live on the island. The project introduces children to the modern uses of Glass Fibre by encouraging students to research and understand all the new composite materials and the benefits that they bring to marine design.
The Glass in Society project goes from strength to strength with a new initiative underway in collaboration with the Association for Science Education (ASE).
For more information on the Glass in Society Project contact info@glass-sellers.co.uk
