Injury Time - a S.T.E.A.M. project
FLEXIBLE - ALL TERMS
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths, PE
Age Group: 7-11 (KS2)
Built from a programme originally designed with The University of Birmingham, Injury Time puts the children in the role as newly appointed engineers, whose lab is visited by a nervous scientist, who needs their help. They have a video message from a Birmingham Football Star - she has an injury and needs the help of medical science.
Using STEM skills taught and developed within the workshop (including knowledge of forces such as tension and torsion) they work on the problem through hands-on activities that mirror a real life lab.
The children design, build and test a prototype device to help fix a broken bone. They help to save the career of the footballer, and help engineer Sam get their confidence back!
Addresses the following areas of learning in the KS2 Curriculum:
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S.T.E.A.M focus
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SMSC
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Artistic expression and ownership
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Problem solving
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Literacy & Maths
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Outcomes / Participants will...
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Learn engineering concepts
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Work collaboratively in teams to solve problems
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Generate enthusiasm for STEM subjects and careers.
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"The drama really helped to engage the children in the topic of engineering...the workshop was delivered in an engaging and fun way. The children were really involved."
Year 5 Teacher, Princethorpe Junior School
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To book or Enquire
I enjoyed the engineering bits a lot.
Building and working as a team to find a
solution was really fun."
Year 5 pupil
Touring: All terms
Runtime: 90 Minutes
Audience Capacity: Maximum 35 students per workshop
Requirements: School Hall or Large Cleared Classroom