Outdoor Engineering
Take your learning outside and discover how engineers develop strength in structures from domes to bridges to teepees and tarp shelters
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Overview
In this workshop, teachers can choose from a range of different options to learn in and out of the classroom.
Students develop knowledge about the strength in structure and will extend existing knowledge about forces to develop an understanding of how engineers apply the principles.
From small geodesic domes to 4m diameter builds, or building teepee and tarp shelters through to building towers and making structures using STIXX. There's a lot to choose from.
These engineering workshops are versatile, engaging and all link to the National Curriculum and fulfil OFSTED criteria.
Capacity
Minimum of 10 participants, maximum of 32 participants.
Cost
From £499 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.
Details
- Curriculum links
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- Physics: Motion and forces
- Engineering
- Sciences - Forces, electricity and waves: Forces
- Technologies - Craft, design, engineering and graphics: Application of engineering
- Physics: Forces
- Design thinking and engineering: Engineering
- Sciences - Forces and energy: Forces and energy transfer
- Technology & design - Design
- Technology & design - Control
- Group size
- Small groups, Whole class
- Participation level
- Hands-on
- Duration
- Whole day
- Dates
- 14 October 2024 – 30 October 2028
- Cost
- Cost applies
- Location
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In-school
- UK-wide
Learning outcomes
- Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment 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
Frameworks
EqualEx
- Introduce and Inspire
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:
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Enrichment framework
- 5 - An accessible and engagement enrichment offer
- 7 - An outcomes-focused enrichment offer
Testimonials
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It was a splendid day for our children, filled with new experiences that they had never encountered before. The staff who attended were exceptionally knowledgeable, approachable, and adept at adapting to the diverse needs of the children. Throughout the activities, the children were encouraged to develop their teamwork and communication skills, fostering a sense of collaboration. Meanwhile, other children seized the opportunity to assume leadership roles, gaining invaluable experience and confidence in guiding their peers.
— Jared Wiseman, Head of Year
