Experiences

Inspire your students with our brilliant in-school, online and offsite experiences.

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Olympus Primary Glider Challenge

This extraordinary, free programme invites 10 state primary schools in the South East to embark on a thrilling exploration of aerospace engineering.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Half a day
  • Free
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Drax Power Station educational visit

Visit Drax Power Station and immerse your students in the fascinating world of energy generation.

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Drax Power Station, Selby
  • Half a day
  • Free
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Thales Primary Glider Challenge

Transform your Year 5-6 (England and Wales), P5-6 (Scotland), or Year 6-7 (Northern Ireland) students into aerospace engineers for a day!

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Half a day
  • Free
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The Big Bang Fair 2024

Spark curiosity and challenge your students’ perceptions at the UK’s biggest celebration of STEM for young people, welcoming students in the last year of primary school!

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • NEC, Birmingham
  • Half a day
  • Free
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How to train a computer - Introduction to AI

KS2 students will learn what AI is, why it makes mistakes and how to use it responsibly in this 90-minute workshop.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Enspire City

Enspire City - where students learn how engineers and STEM can change our world in a free to use online cityscape.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • Online
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • 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
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Streamlined by Design + Wonderlab

Visit the National Railway Museum in York, and test your students' engineering skills with the Streamlined in Design show and the Wonderlab Gallery!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • National Railway Museum, York
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Fire Powered + Wonderlab

Visit the National Railway Museum in York, and test your students' engineering skills with the Fire Powered show and the Wonderlab Gallery!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • National Railway Museum, York
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Bridge Building

A fun series of engineering challenges where young people must build bridges of varying styles and strengths.

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • Up to an hour
  • Cost applies
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Tower Tussle

Students must work in teams to build a hurricane or earthquake proof building while keeping to budget!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Up to an hour
  • Cost applies
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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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Pneumatic and Hydraulic Engineering

This practical engineering workshop demonstrates how pneumatic and hydraulic systems are used including making a hoist a hydraulic game!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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i2E BBC Micro:bit Workshop

Introduction 2 Engineering (i2E) stimulates student's interest in STEM subjects through hands-on, practical activities.

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost may apply
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i2E Wind Turbine Workshop

Introduction 2 Engineering (i2E) stimulates student's interest in STEM subjects through hands-on, practical activities.

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Half a day
  • Cost may apply
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Network Rail STEM Lab

Interact with Network Rail employees and engage in a range of STEM-related activities linked to the rail industry.

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Milton Keynes
  • Full day
  • Free
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Shapes make Structures

Pupils will work in pairs to design and build structures. They will produce a range of 2D/3D shapes and are challenged to model a skyscraper.

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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Mission to Mars

Pupils will work in pairs, one class at a time, to code robot vehicles using BBC micro:bits, iPads and Invent! engineer kits.

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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Bridge Building Challenge

Teams of students use K'Nex to learn the concepts of bridge design. They then use their knowledge to design and model their own solution to a set problem.

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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Build & Code

Students work in pairs, to design, engineer and program Lego models using iPads, gears, pulleys, motors and sensors.

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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I'm a Scientist, Get me out of here

I’m a Scientist is a student-led, online enrichment activity connecting students with people working in a diverse range of roles in STEM.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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Code Breaking Workshop

Cracking codes with the micro:bit - be digitally active through cyber security!

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free
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Amazon Robotics Fulfilment Centre Tour

A virtual school trip for every future engineer. Discover how computer science, state-of-the-art engineering, and incredible people deliver customer orders at Amazon.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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Learning with LEGO Education

Discover STEM with Getech & LEGO Education!

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Design the Skyline

Challenge your class to design London’s future skyline, at Tower Bridge!

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • Tower Bridge
  • Half a day
  • Cost applies
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Bridge Builders

Turn your students into bridge building engineers in this motivating workshop at Tower Bridge

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Tower Bridge
  • Up to an hour
  • Cost applies
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Discover energy with Megawatt

Learning through play with the Megawatt card game! A facilitated workshop where students will build an electricity grid and compete to see who can withstand the effects of climate change.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Raise Tower Bridge

Investigate the engineering of Tower Bridge and code a simulated version of the Bridge to open using Scratch!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Tower Bridge
  • Half a day
  • Cost applies
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STEM Truck Activity Day

The Blair Project's STEM Truck activity days provide young people with hands-on STEM activities that link to real world careers.

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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Children Challenging Industry (CCI)

CCI increases both primary school children's and teachers' awareness of STEM careers and industries and raises children's science capital.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies
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VEX IQ Robotics Competition

Get involved in the world's largest robotics competition and bring your students' STEM skills to life!

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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Experience Day Challenger Workshops

Hands-on, practical workshops for up to 90 students delivered face-to-face or virtually by EDT's education team!

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost may apply Bursaries available
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Learn 3D Printing

3D printing experience - jump into the exciting world of 3D design and printing!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Half a day
  • Cost applies
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3D Printing Primary School Workshop

Get CREAT(iv)E with a 3D printing workshop for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils!

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • Flexible project work
  • Cost applies
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i2E Speed Challenge

Introduction 2 Engineering (i2E) stimulates student's interest in STEM subjects through hands-on, practical activities.

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost may apply
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goIT Monthly Challenge

The goIT Monthly Challenge is a recurring opportunity for classrooms to directly engage in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the goIT digital innovation.

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • Online
  • Flexible project work
  • Free
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Tech We Can Champions

Tech We Can Champions are volunteers who visit schools virtually or in person to inspire future generations about a career in tech.

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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Tech We Can Animations

Animations to inspire primary aged children to think and talk about technology and the role it plays in their lives.

  • Ages 3 to 11
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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Code4Drones Enrichment Day

Learn to code by flying drones! Program drones to fly along certain paths, navigate through hoops, and complete flips.

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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Crumble Coding and Engineering

Engineer your own machine then bring it to life by coding the Crumble Microcontroller!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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Sphero Engineering Build and Race

Design and build a chariot to attach to the Sphero to carry a Lego figure around our race track!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Half a day
  • Cost applies
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Super Stixx Engineering Challenge

Students learn hands-on how engineers think & work while developing their problem solving and teamworking skills.

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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Drone Coding and Engineering

Learn to code a drone, overcome challenges, discover how engineers work, and how you could use drones in the future!

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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The X-tra Factor

Discover 6 women in STEM who have done incredible things. From space to maths to music, in an engaging and interactive experience for all!

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

MadLab is a unique, hands-on electronics workshop where students learn to solder electronic components onto specially-designed circuit boards.

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Who Wants to be a Superhero?

An energetic and interactive careers-driven show introducing engineers and scientists who turn superhero powers into real-life wonders.

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • 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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Capacitor Cars

What will power the cars of the future? Design and construct an electric car and test how far it will travel off one charge.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge

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

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Flexible project work
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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FIRST® LEGO® League Discover

An introductory STEM programme that develops key learning habits through play.

  • Ages 3 to 7
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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FIRST® LEGO® League Explore

Introduces coding, design, and real-world research, all while working as a team and having lots of fun!

  • Ages 5 to 9
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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STEM Ambassadors

STEM Ambassadors from a wide range of STEM-related jobs help to bring subjects to life!

  • Ages 5 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • 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
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Electricity Workshop

Can you identify if a material is a conductor or insulator? Use your electricity knowledge to design and construct your own buzz wire game!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Half a day
  • Cost applies
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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