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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Wonderstruck Hovercraft Workshop
An exciting team-based, practical, competitive activity.This workshop involves participants working in small teams (usually of three) to build and improve a fast-moving model hovercaft.The session starts with an introduction to the science behind the activity. With the assistance of a volunteer we can...Wonderstruck Rocket Cars (Outdoor) Workshop
A very watery team-based, practical, competitive activity. Best booked for the summer term in the UK!This workshop involves participants working in small teams (usually of three) to build and improve a model car powered by a water rocket.The session starts with an introduction to the science behind the...Wonderstruck Crawlers Workshop
A fantastic team-based, practical, competitive activity.This workshop involves participants working in small teams (usually of three) to build and improve a 'Crawler'.'What's a Crawler?' I hear you ask. Well, these are small vehicles that use geared motors to move themselves about...The Wonderstruck Rocket Show
Here at Wonderstruck we love rockets and we want to share that love with all and sundry.Our Rocket Show is crammed full of physics, chemistry and history. We look at the science of combustion, how expanding gases are harnessed in reaction engines and some of the less successful historical forays into...Space Show
EYFSFoundation Stage - ages 3-4A story-telling introduction to the moon, stars and the beauty of the night time sky. Find out how to see a picture of Orion as a dot-to-dot in the winter sky and hear some of the wonderful stories written into the stars. Duration: 30-40 mins Curriculum Links Capacity: ~35...Science Tricks Show
KS1Key Stage One - ages 5-7This show is bursting with surprises! Counter-intuitive demonstrations and fun experiments will bring out the scientist in every child. Duration: ~45 mins Curriculum Links Capacity: ~60 children + adultsKS2Key Stage Two - ages 7-11Observing, predicting and testing. In this...The Wonderstruck Supersonic Sideshow
An awesome exploration of the sonic world around us.The Supersonic Sideshow investigates the link between vibration and sound and looks at how sound travels as a wave. We explore making sound with different devices including springs, didgeridoos and a Theremin and we look at the effects that sound can produce...Medical Mavericks - Bring a Real Hospital to Your School
Hands on medical workshops that show your students it's not all about doctors and nurses!!You probably have students that want to be doctors.... but wont get the grades. You probably have students that are being pushed by the their parents to be doctors!And you probably have students that have reckon the NHS...Pages
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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.
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.