Workshop
Hands-on learning about sustainable electricity generation as part of the UK energy security.
Secondary
This workshop is a great way of teaching students about how electricity is generated in a sustainable way through solar panels and wind turbines.
Learners get to grips with digital multimeters to test all their equipment and then test and record electricity generation from solar panels and wind turbines under different conditions.
Incorporated in the day are some simple engineering builds to use the electricity generated and links out to different forms of sustainable energy production as part of the UK's energy security, including how engineers form a crucial part in its delivery.
The sustainable engineering workshops are versatile, engaging and all link the National Curriculum and fulfill Ofsted criteria.
Capacity
Minimum of 10 participants, maximum of 32 participants.
Cost
From £599 for a full day's session. Contact the provider for a full quote tailored to your requirements.
Dates and location
Skill Supply does not charge travel costs on top of their workshops if the location is within one hour of their office in Sandbach, Cheshire. For travel times over this, they will charge mileage, and for over 2 hours they may need to add accommodation costs on top. Full quotes can be offered before purchase.
Duration
The workshops can be a half (around 2.5 hours) or a whole day (around 5 hours) and fit in with a normal school day's break and lunchtime.
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:
Planning - Setting goals and designing routes to achieve them
Creativity - Using imagination and generating new ideas
Leadership - Supporting, encouraging and motivating others to achieve a shared goal
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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Secondary
Introduction 2 Engineering (i2E) stimulates student's interest in STEM subjects through hands-on, practical activities.
Secondary
Code an early warning system to help children understand the importance of mitigating the effects of natural hazards with the micro:bit.
