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Don't miss these new STEM activities on Neon!

Inspire your students with a collection of brand-new STEM activities for your class. From Lego and robotics to climate change and creativity – there’s something in there for everyone!

Inspire your students

The activities are held in-school, online and offsite and will show your students how engineering and technology shape the world we live in and inspire them to think about how they could help solve important challenges and create a more sustainable future.

Check out what’s new on Neon below!

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Engineering Educates: Robotics Challenge

Inspire 11-14 year-olds to think as engineers, finding solutions to real-world problems and challenges using robotics.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Flexible project work
  • Free Bursaries available
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Innovate for Climate Change

A 7-session introductory computing course that supports students in creating a community focused, climate action app prototype.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Flexible project work
  • Free
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Workshop

Coding for Climate Action with the micro:bit

Code an early warning system to help children understand the importance of mitigating the effects of natural hazards with the micro:bit.

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost may apply Bursaries available
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Trip

Chocolate making experience

Learn about the chocolate-making process and the technology involved in this hands-on STEM experience for school students.

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • Offsite
    • JJA Snack, The Business Village, Innovation Way, Barnsley, S75 1JL
    • JJA Snack, The Business Village, Innovation Way, Barnsley, S75 1JL
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Workshop

Lego SPIKE Coding Workshop

Learn to code your own Lego robot with Drax's Community and Education team. Available to schools near Drax Power Station.

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free
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Sustainable Farming

Build a micro greenhouse, code a micro:bit to monitor and control conditions, and grow microgreens – an insight into sustainable farming.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Flexible project work
  • Cost applies
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Workshop

Skills Miner Home Energy

Inspire the next generation of engineers to solve sustainability challenges in the home.

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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Workshop

Circuit Street

Circuit Street is an interactive workshop run by UK Power Networks, that showcases the journey of electricity.

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • In-school
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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I'm a Computer Scientist, Get me out of here

I’m a Computer Scientist is a student-led, online enrichment activity to connect students with people working in a diverse range of computer science roles

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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Learn About Energy Through Play

Discover Energy with Megawatt! Megawatt combines hands-on resources and an engaging card game to teach about energy, climate change, and sustainability.

  • Ages 11 to 16
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Free
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Renishaw STEM Workplace Visit and Workshops

Renishaw offers schools a range of free workshops at their HQ and manufacturing site, all designed to inspire young students to consider STEM careers and help them to understand more about engineering.

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • Offsite
    • Renishaw HQ, New Mills
    • Renishaw manufacturing site, Miskin
    • Renishaw HQ, New Mills
  • Half a day
  • Free
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Explorer Dome - Engineering Show

'We Make Our Future' is a new interactive, educational and entertaining science show for the next generation of engineers!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Up to an hour
  • Cost applies