Workshop
So you thought logistics was easy! Get into the 21st century and make your products and factory truly sustainable and environmentally sound!
It is hands-on, it's fun! It does require lots of Knex resource (is provided for the duration of the event).
The session has been delivered many times for many years and schools/colleges typically pay a fee for the managed delivery of the session unless other funding arrangements are in place.
The session can be run with any age/abilities. It can be adapted and extended easily to include lots of industrial careers and project management.
Capacity
Minimum of 12 participants, maximum of 120 participants.
Cost
Typically £200 to 300 ex VAT for a day-long session and subject to additional mileage/travel/subsistence costs.
Duration
Ideally a day-long event, with Logistics factory forming the first session, but can be adapted to suit student numbers and age/ability groups. Typically this session is done as a competition and can be done as a number of sessions which can build up the skills of the teams gradually and can be used to foster the concept of continuous improvement (just like the real world environmental planning, engineering & industrial design and projects/manufacturing).
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects
Learning what the engineering workplace is like
Develop engineering employability skills
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
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:
Creativity - the use of imagination and the generation of new ideas.
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.
Teamwork - working cooperatively with others towards achieving a shared goal.
What the teachers sayLog in to write a testimonialWe would love to read all about your time with this experience!
Dave came to school to do an Eco Factory workshop as part of our green-themed STEAM week. He worked with all our Y6 pupils, approximately 70, and they had a great day. The pupils were engaged and motivated and thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. Dave ran the show professionally and it was a well-oiled machine. The cost was reasonable and Dave was flexible, helpful, and supportive. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Secondary
STEM Ambassadors from a wide range of STEM-related jobs to help bring subjects to life.
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Build, build some more, build higher, build faster, build better!
Secondary
Working in teams, students are challenged to use digital tools and new technologies to tackle climate change in their area.
