Competition
Our engineering challenges inspire young people to give engineering a go, following in the footsteps of great engineers from the North East.
Primary
The Common Good Challenges are about the North East's industrial heritage and encouraging young people to appreciate the great engineering that the region is famous for.
The 4 engineering challenges are about bridges, boats, pulleys (mine rescue) and wheeled vehicles. Other challenge categories in the series include Digital (e.g. using CAD), Creative and Mystery Artefact.
The challenges are designed to be open-ended so that anyone can have a go at home, with whatever materials they have available. You could also use them in your classroom to set your students a challenge, which you could then adapt as necessary to suit their needs.
Capacity
Maximum of 35 participants.
Cost
Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, this experience is free of charge.
Duration
Each engineering challenge could last a lesson or more, depending on how it is run with the class.
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects
Whichever curriculum your school follows, pupils should have the opportunity to carry out practical investigations in science that help them to develop their scientific skills. This experience builds the following enquiry skills:
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
Problem solving - the ability to find a solution to a complex situation or challenge.
Staying positive - the ability to use tactics to overcome setbacks and achieve goals.
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Primary
Introduces coding, design and real-world research, all whilst working as a team and having lots of fun!
Primary
Tomorrow's CO2-free, H2-full world needs expertise now!
