Bringing the STEM curriculum to life through real-world engineering

Neon helps primary and secondary teachers introduce their students to future STEM careers, raise their aspirations and explore excitement of engineering, through brilliant activities, inspiring case studies and supportive resources.

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STEM activities for all students

STEM careers are growing faster than any other and it's never too early to engage and excite children of all ages in engineering concepts and roles through STEM activities. It will help them ask questions, think through problems, collaborate with others and ignite a passion for a career in engineering!

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Introducing engineering

Engineering activities for primary and secondary, building skills through inspiration and excitement.

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Under the spotlight

We've brought together these featured experiences and resources to inspire you.

Let's get digital

Digital experiences can connect you with other schools, industry experts and professional engineers at the touch of a button. Check out our top picks for online sessions, events and workshops.

School trips are back!

Going offsite with students is so beneficial... from expanding their worldviews to enhancing their classroom learning, there’s really no reason to stay put now that we can finally get out and about.

Engineering to save the planet

Could your students find future energy solutions? Can robots save the environment? This collection is for you to inspire your students to solve the grand challenges with the marvels of engineering.

Brilliant experiences

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Primary

Competition

VEX GO Challenge

A classroom-based competition for primary schools that brings STEM to life!

Ages 7 to 11
In-school
Flexible project work
Cost applies

Primary

Event

Izzy's Incredible Adventure

Can you help Izzy on her incredible adventure? Along the way discover and explore how transport really works. See a real-life hovercraft!

Ages 5 to 9
In-school
Up to an hour
Cost applies

Primary

Workshop

LEGO computer control

Learn how to program a robot to complete a series of increasingly difficult challenges.

Ages 9 to 11
In-school
Full day
Cost applies

Secondary

Project

Skills Miner Home Energy

Interactive and educational Minecraft game to play in the classroom: hand over some cash to a 12-14 year old and let them choose the most sustainable heating system for their home!

Ages 11 to 14
Online
Up to an hour
Free

Secondary

Competition

FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge

A robotics-based STEM competition that develops 21st century workplace skills.

Ages 11 to 16
In-school
Flexible project work
Cost applies Bursaries available

Secondary

Workshop

EPIC Engineers

Explore careers in transport infrastructure and develop the skills to become EPIC (Extraordinary People Initiating Change).

Ages 11 to 14
In-school
Full day
Free

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