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Engineering for a healthy planet

Could your students have the answers to the world’s greatest environmental challenges? This collection is for you to inspire them to change the world with the wonders of modern engineering.

Engineering for a healthy planet

Engineering is fundamental in addressing the world’s increasing environmental challenges, from global warming to the scarcity of fresh water and the loss of biodiversity.  

Be it through sourcing economical clean energy or developing more sustainable and resilient cities, the engineers of tomorrow will make a huge, positive impact on the planet. 

This collection of inspirational environmentally-themed experiences and case studies will help your students understand the real-life applications of STEM subjects, and to inspire young people to think about how they could create a more sustainable future. 

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Skills Miner Home Energy - Education with Minecraft

Interactive and educational Minecraft game to play in the classroom: give a budget to an 11 to 14 year old and let them compete to build the most sustainable heating system for their home!

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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The Big Ideas Programme

A STEM and enterprise programme focused on sustainability and youth empowerment - over 30,000 students nationwide have benefitted so far!

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies
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Thames Water Community Speaker Programme

Students can find out more about where your water comes from and what happens to your poo when you flush the loo!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free
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The Butterfly Effect, by Jacobs

The Butterfly Effect is a program designed to create lasting behavior change and habit formation by providing primary school students with the knowledge and understanding they need to put sustainability at the heart of every decision they make as the consumers of the future.

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • Online
  • Flexible project work
  • Free