How do I use this collection?
Our research shows that young people in Wales are passionate about STEM and its applications in various fields. This collection of free activities, resources, and case studies will help your students explore careers in STEM.
Follow these simple steps, you will find links to the experiences and resources in the tabs, or scroll down to find them.
First Term
- Book the I2E Wind Turbine Workshop. Introduce your students to the world of renewable energy with this hands-on workshop. Students will learn about the principles of wind energy, design and build their own wind turbines, and understand the importance of sustainable energy solutions.
- Sign up for The Physics Mentoring Project Wales. Engage your students with this mentoring project that aims to increase the number of non-males taking Physics post-16. Students will be mentored by trained university students, providing them with insights into physics careers and the importance of gender diversity in STEM.
- Share My World, My Future – Where can STEM take me? with your students. This downloadable guide will inspire your students to explore STEM inspiration and career resources, including podcasts, competitions, and days out.
Second term
- Register for Girls into STEM. This program is designed to inspire and encourage girls to consider careers in STEM. Through interactive workshops and mentoring sessions, students will learn about the various career paths in STEM and the importance of gender diversity in these fields.
- Case Studies: Share our inspiring stories of professionals working in STEM fields in Wales. Then have them discuss one of the case studies and reflect on:
- What was the main challenge addressed in the case study?
- Why was it important to find a solution to this problem?
- What positive impacts did the engineering solutions have?
- What aspects of the engineers' work in the case study inspire you the most?
- What did you learn from this case study about the role of engineers in?
- How has this case study influenced your thoughts about pursuing a career in engineering?
- Share our brilliant classroom resources with your students. The Green Careers Posters showcase careers in renewable energy and other STEM fields. The posters include discussion points and homework tasks to inspire students. My World, My Future – Where can STEM take me? is a downloadable guide with your students to explore STEM inspiration and career resources, including podcasts, competitions, and days out.
