STEM Directory

The STEM Directory is a database of providers offering STEM enhancement and enrichment to schools and colleges locally and nationally.  Teachers can easily search for shows, workshops, debates, challenges, visiting speakers and more.

Find exciting opportunities for in-class support, memorable days out, and engaging projects to motivate your students.

Show only activities that are free of charge (54) Apply Show only activities that are free of charge filter Listing all results (415) STEMgineers Build Drive Radio-Controlled Vehicle Workshop Organisation:Hyett Education When learners take part in our STEMgineers: RC Build Drive workshop they will learn about key mechanical engineering principles by building a 1/10th scale radio-controlled electric vehicle. Upon completion students will have the incredible opportunity of taking part in a series of thrilling driving skills...Age range:11-1414-1616-19 Electricity Circuits Workshop Organisation:Hyett Education This workshop will introduce primary school children to electricity and circuits by interacting with and building with Snap Circuits.The workshop will cover the following objectives from the national curriculum in Science:identify common appliances that run on electricityconstruct a simple series electrical circuit,...Age range:5-77-11 Planetarium Shows - Space Organisation:Lab Rascals Limited About our planetarium systemOur ShowsOur 45 minute shows take place inside Lab Rascals portable planetarium. The dome can be set up in any large, indoor space with a smooth, clean floor area of 6 by 7m, a clear ceiling height of 3.5m and access to mains power. The dome accommodates up to 25 secondary or up to 35...Age range:4-55-77-1111-1414-1616-19FE/HE Hands-on Science Workshops Organisation:Lab Rascals Limited Lab Rascals is an award winning interactive science entertainment company in Yorkshire and the Humber. Lab Rascals educate, inspire and entertain children with the magnificent world of science and engineering.Due to Lab Rascals extensive research at the University of Hull into children’s perceptions of science...Age range:4-55-77-1111-14 Computing Workshops for Primaries BOLTON WIGAN - Lego Robotics, Micro:Bit, Animation, Web Design and more! Organisation:ComputerXplorers Bolton inventors' workshops with the Micro:Bit...Age range:5-77-11 Rocket Kids - a real rocket launch in your school Organisation:STEAM Co.  'Rocket Kids' : a half or full day session of aspiration, invention and collaboration to give primary and secondary schools a taste of STEAM Co. in their school.Bringing together literacy, creativity and community engagement, it is perfect for KS1,2 and 3, year 7 transition and staff CPD as well as...Age range:4-55-77-1111-1414-16 Live, interactive science shows and workshops Organisation:Science Made Simple Science Made Simple brings the brilliance of science to life with amazing, high energy interactive shows for schools and festivals.We have shows available for all ages; from our Bubbles and Balloons show aimed at ages 4-7, to our Engineering for Life: From Cradle to Grave aimed at KS3/4 and beyond.Find out more,...Age range:4-55-77-1111-1414-1616-19 Izzys Incredible Adventure Organisation:Science Made Simple Meet Izzy. She’s on an adventure to see a friend, but needs lots of help to get there! Can you help her?In this show, Izzy and your audience will discover different kinds of transport together to get across land, sea and air.What types of shape make a boat float the best? Do you know how a hot air balloon...Age range:4-55-7 Bubbles and Balloons Organisation:Science Made Simple Explore the best bits of bubbles and balloons! From blowing them to bursting them, discover all the amazing things you can do in between.Can bubbles be made square? Are you brave enough to stick a skewer in a balloon? Can you put a person in a bubble?You and your audience will be wowed by our giant bubbles...Age range:4-55-77-11 SEN workshop: Science Explorers Organisation:Science Made Simple Investigate the science of sound with our multi-sensory science workshops, developed especially for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).In these workshops, our experienced presenters will lead your students through an exploration of sound through their senses. 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The Royal Institution runs two enrichment and enhancement grant schemes. Grants of up to £500 are available to UK-registered state schools to host a STEM activity selected from the STEM Directories.

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The STEM Directory contains searchable activities that enhance STEM teaching in schools and colleges. Teachers can search for shows, workshops, debates, challenges, visiting speakers and more.

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