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.
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Noisy Toys workshops and 'Bass in your Face' shows
Become part of an electrical circuit, feel one thousand watts of bass through your fingers and send lentils flying in the air with the power of amplified sound.Workshops and assembly shows can be combined in any way during a day at your school. for example; an introductory show followed by three workshops....Learning in STEM at Dundee Science Centre
Dundee Science Centre works with a range of partners to bring high-quality, cutting-edge, hands-on learning in sciences to children and young people aged 3-18. We offer workshops and learning opportunities on an inreach or outreach basis, as part of the broad general education and senior phase curriculum.From body...Wild Planet Explorers & The 3P Pledge
Wild Planet Explorers was founded by Joanna McFarlane to inspire future biologists & conservationists & to encourage children to find out more about animals & their habitats & to take action to save nature.Joanna McFarlane is a qualified biologist & conservationist. Wild Planet...Big Bang Fair Yorkshire and Humber
The Big Bang Near Me is a great experience for young people of all ages. There is lots to see and do, from inspirational shows to our interactive marketplace area with activities from a wealth of regional and national employers and exhibitors.As well as visiting the exhibition and shows, your students could gain the...Understanding Animal Research: Exploring ethics and science
Understanding Animal Research is a not-for-profit organisation which seeks to explain the role of animals in scientific, medical and veterinary research. Our nation-wide schools program provides free in-school talks and workshops to help students understand (not necessarily agree with) why and how animals are...Sci-High CSI Forensic Science Events
We provide exciting CSI Whodunit Forensic Science events for enhancement and to support curricular forensic science. They can be tailored for all year groups in primary schools, secondary schools, sixth forms and colleges. We show forensic science all the way from the crime scene to the courtroom. Students examine the...National Space Academy Student Masterclasses
National Space Academy Masterclasses are intensive education sessions which can be aimed at students aged from 11 to 19 years old. Masterclasses can be delivered as a full or half day, or in workshop sessions of one hour, and all sessions consist of curriculum-linked and subject-specific content that is...Mary Rose Museum: Materials and their Properties
Tudor materials under the microscopeWork with real and replica artefacts to investigate Tudor materials and their properties. Were they fit for purpose? How do they compare with modern materials? Use digital microscopes to compare sample materials and see them in high definition!STEM at Work - Shipwreck Science, Materials Conservation, Building Design
Discover the range of STEM careers available in a 21st century museum housing a 15th Century shipwreckHow is science saving the Mary Rose for future generations? Investigate the changes caused by 437 years under the sea. Handle real samples of Mary Rose wood and discover polyethylene glycol, the amazing designer...What sank King Henry VIII's Mary Rose?
An enduring mystery for history and scienceWhy did the Mary Rose really sink? Explore this continuing mystery in a two part cross-curricular workshop. Was she sunk by French gunfire? Was the ship unstable or overloaded? Were there other factors? Scrutinise the provenance of key sources and weigh the conflicting...Pages
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Grants for school
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.
There are a number of other organisations that offer grants to schools.
About STEM Directory
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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If you provide shows, talks, workshops, challenges, museum visits, teacher CPD or other enrichment and enhancement activities that help promote STEM to schools and colleges, then you may be eligible to feature in the STEM Directory.
Please use the link below to register and submit an activity.