STEM In-School Activities
The use of outside experts, creative time-management and rich resources can greatly enhance students' learning experience.
Our exciting portfolio of STEM activities serves to support Key Stage 3, Core, Additional and Triple Science, Maths, Engineering and D&T GCSE, Diplomas, G&T events, A Levels and Aim Higher students.
The activities are matched to learning needs and make connections between the STEM National Curriculum to other subjects, creating a cross-curriculum dimension.
The activities are designed to increase motivation, student self-confidence and raises awareness of their potential as scientists, engineers and technologists.
We can also offer bespoke activities on request.
IET Advanced Sports Imaging
Key Stage 4 – D&T, Science, Maths, PE
How can sports performance be improved through the use of technology and maths? Students analyse motion, speed, impact and energy transfer using an infra-red high-speed digital camera.
Session: workshop
Antweight Robot Challenge
Key Stages 2/3/4 – D&T, Science
Students engage with design, technology and science in an exciting and hands-on way by building small remote-controlled robots and taking part in challenges.
Session: workshop
The Bradford Business Game
Key Stages 4/5 – Business Enterprise, Maths
The Bradford Business Game is a simulation activity with the opportunity to develop entrepreneurial, mathematical and problem solving skills by understanding how a manufacturing company works.
Session: workshop
3d CADventure
Key Stages 3/4 – ICT, D&T
This workshop introduces students to the world of 3d design using industrial computer modelling packages. Students can produce a solid model of a product on the screen and then modify it with a live screen design. Software and laptops are brought into the school.
Session: workshop
Fun Maths Roadshow
Key Stages 2/3/4/5 – Maths
Curriculum-related logical challenges, problems and puzzles are used to develop students’ mathematical awareness in an hour of engaging activities.
Session: workshop
Radio Workshop
Key Stage 3 – Science, Electronics, D&T
A design and technology workshop in which students assemble a working radio from the kit provided. Students can keep their radio to experiment with short wave listening at home.
Session: workshop
Rapid Response Engineering Challenge
Key Stages 3/4 – Engineering, D&T
A one-day problem-solving activity based on the needs of an area after a natural disaster, which emphasises the key concepts of civil engineering in providing the essentials for survival.
Session: workshop
Spark it Up: Electricity and Magnetism
Key Stage 3 – Science
This activity promotes enthusiasm, interest and awe in science, further developing understanding of the key concepts of electricity and magnetism in an hour of inspiring demonstrations.
Session: workshop
SMART Design
Key Stages 3/4 – Science, D&T
Using SMART materials, this cross-curricula hands-on science, D&T and art activity stimulates STEM learning through role-play using SMART material applications.
Session: workshop
Extended Project Qualification Support
Key Stage 5 and Diploma students
This is a hands-on workshop, providing guidance on how to tackle an independent research project. Students develop their research, study and writing skills for the production of an extended project either as a standalone qualification or as part of the Diploma at level 3.
Session: workshop
Bronze CREST In a Day
Key Stage 3
Bronze CREST In a Day is an opportunity for pupils to gain a British Science Association Bronze CREST Award in a one day guided activity.
Session: workshop
