Workshop
Students generate electrical energy, and are then given it back in the form of food!
Secondary
The terms power, watts, energy, joules and calories are explored and put into context using rowing machines to demonstrate the differences and contextualise how much this really is.
Young people are then challenged to work in a team to row as far as possible, generating as much electrical energy as possible. They then choose a food from a pre-specified selection, and the amount of electrical energy they generated is given back to them in the form of this food. This allows the young people to visualise the link between work done and calories, and also see the huge range in energy content of food.
The workshop concludes with a comparison of a wide range of food items and a discussion over what makes some foods healthy, and whether or not high calorie foods are always unhealthy.
Please note that allergy information for the class must be provided in advance of this workshop taking place.
Logistics
Cost
£650+VAT for schools within an hour and a half of Derby. £770+VAT for schools beyond this. Discounts will be applied for multiple bookings.
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
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:
Aiming high - the ability to set clear, tangible goals and devise a robust route to achieving them.
Listening - the ability to listen and understand information.
Problem solving - the ability to find a solution to a complex situation or challenge.
Teamwork - working cooperatively with others towards achieving a shared goal.
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Secondary
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