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 £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.
Details
- School subject
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- Design and technology
- Engineering
- Physics
- Curriculum links
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- Engineering
- Technologies - Craft, design, engineering and graphics: Application of engineering
- Design thinking and engineering: Engineering
- Technology & design - Manufacturing
- Technology & design - Design
- Group size
- Whole class, Small groups
- 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
Gatsby benchmarks
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:
- 2 - Learning from career and labour market information
- 3 - Addressing the needs of each pupil
- 4 - Linking curriculum learning to careers
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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We ran a full day session on Domes. Liz and Dom both throughout the session linked in careers and gave students a experience of their lifetime. They brought what engineering is to life.
— Mandeep Atwal, STEM lead
