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STEM workshops at The Learning Lab

Engaging, immersive and hands-on STEM workshops inside a working Deep Tech incubator.

STEM workshops at The Learning Lab

Science Creates Outreach offers hands-on, curriculum-linked STEM workshops inside The Learning Lab—a replica laboratory based within a Deep Tech incubator in central Bristol.

Workshops are designed for 6 to 30 students, and aim to increase science capital, build confidence, and contextualise classroom learning with real-world research careers.

What to expect:

  • 2-hour workshops, Monday to Friday. Typically a morning and afternoon slot
  • Curriculum-linked content with hands-on experiments
  • Behind the scenes tour of a Deep Tech incubator
  • Clear links to STEM careers and pathways, with exposure to STEM professionals (researchers, engineers, lab techs, etc.)
  • Emphasis on diverse roles and routes into science
  • Challenging stereotypes on what a STEM professional does and who they are

Accessibility:

  • Ground-floor replica lab space, wheelchair accessible
  • Workshop facilitators who are qualified teachers
  • Strong experience supporting young people with SEND
  • Adaptable activities and flexible delivery
  • There is space for free minibus parking onsite, provided advanced notice is given

Cost: free, however the charity does accept donations (the booking form has an option for a suggested donation of £150 for a 2-hour workshop, and an option to donate £300 to 'pay it forward' for another group)

Learning outcomes

  • Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects

  • Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects

  • 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

Topics

  • Animals including humans
  • Materials
  • Electricity
  • Forces
  • Computing
  • Structures

Working scientifically

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:

  • Asking questions
  • Making predictions
  • Setting up tests
  • Observing and measuring
  • Recording data
  • Interpreting and communicating results
  • Evaluating

Essential 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:

  • Planning - Setting goals and designing routes to achieve them

  • Creativity - Using imagination and generating new ideas

  • Teamwork - Working cooperatively with others to achieve a shared goal

Good for a career in...

  • Design
  • Energy
  • Environment
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