STEM – Engineering

OVERVIEW & AIMS

Our interactive Engineering Workshop aims to make students consider engineering as a career choice by getting them involved in exciting, hands-on team challenges. This fun workshop is suitable for all students and includes some robotics.

The programme begins by introducing key engineering concepts using quick-fire activities and quizzes. Then the students apply what they’ve learnt in practical terms. For the rest of the day, each team will use their design skills to respond to a series of engineering briefs followed by the chance to test and modify what they’ve constructed.

IN THIS PROGRAMME, YOUR STUDENTS WILL USE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Communicating complex ideas within their team
• Attention to detail and precision
• Making decisions as a team
• Applying knowledge in practical terms

Depending on the size of your venue, this event can be delivered as a full day with an entire year group or a half day repeated. We also offer a carousel-style event using multiple classrooms.

According to the Women’s Engineering Society, only 11% of the engineering workforce is female. We like to dispel the misconception that engineering is exclusively a career for men by showing many examples of female engineers. This programme can provide a great platform for teachers to encourage female students to consider a career in STEM.

WE WILL PROVIDE:

• All of the resources and printed materials required to run the event
• Highly experienced staff to lead the event
• Prizes to add to the excitement!

Your school will receive a comprehensive evaluation of the learning experience, based on student and staff feedback.

What Students say...

I remember ‘Plan, Do, Review’. This was fun day, I liked the variety. I didn’t think I would enjoy this day but it was actually really interesting.

What Teachers say...

Good insight into engineering. Our students seemed to really enjoy the day. Lots of content delivered in a fun way. I liked the resources and that they were not sat in the chairs all day. Some surprises where students that are normally difficult to engage, really got stuck in.

Want to book one of our programmes? Click here or call us on 01773 850246