- Ages 11 to 16
- In-school
- 1 September 2024 to 14 August 2025
- Half a day
- Cost may apply
Workshop
Introduction 2 Engineering (i2E) stimulates student's interest in STEM subjects through hands-on, practical activities.
Our wind turbine activity allows pupils to learn how a wind turbine works, how they are engineered and constructed.
Pupils use our redesigned kits to build their own wind turbine and measure the energy generated. By adjusting their design, each team is tasked to create and record the most efficient wind turbine.
This workshop is suitable for progression steps 3 & 4 and lasts for approximately 2 hours for a class of 30 pupils. Multiple classes and year groups can also be catered for.
Capacity
Minimum of 2 participants, maximum of 30 participants.
Cost
Full day £495 to accommodate 2 classes, 2 full days £850, 3 full days £1200. Days do not have to be booked consecutively.
Funded workshops are available for secondary schools in Ceredigion Local Authority.
Duration
Flexible - timings can be discussed when booking the experience, half days available on request.
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
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:
Listening - Receiving, retaining and processing information
Problem solving - Finding solutions to challenges
Speaking - Transmitting information or ideas
Adapting - Overcoming challenges and setbacks to achieve goals
Teamwork - Working cooperatively with others to achieve a shared goal
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Introduction 2 Engineering (i2E) stimulates student's interest in STEM subjects through hands-on, practical activities.