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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Are you teaching the first Martian?
The first person to walk on the Red Planet is probably already alive and under 18 years old. Are they at your school? In this awe-inspiring talk, packed full of stunning visuals and the latest scientific thinking, I’ll take you on a journey to Mars.Based on several of my books, including The Astronaut...STEM Workshops for Schools | VSTEAM Education
STEAM workshops and school speakers for primary and secondary schools. Delivered by a qualified engineer and professional street-dancers. Covers curriculum-based topics such as coding, robotics, biology, air travel, forces and motion, electricity, energy, sustainability, solar system, Raspberry Pi and Maths...Rocket Kids - a real rocket launch in your school
'Rocket Kids' : a half or full day session of aspiration, invention and collaboration to give primary and secondary schools a taste of STEAM Co. in their school.Bringing together literacy, creativity and community engagement, it is perfect for KS1,2 and 3, year 7 transition and staff CPD as well as...Who wants to be a Superhero?
Meet six real-life young scientists and engineers. Each one has made a sixty-second video about their job and what they enjoy most about it. We use these as a springboard to leap straight into some fascinating areas of science and engineering, with interactive demonstrations involving volunteers from the...Hack Your Brain
An introduction to the workings of your brain & nervous system. By creating a giant 'neuron' live on stage, this show explores the ways in which nerve cells send messages through the brain and body, and looks at how we can hijack these signals to allow one human to control the movements of anotherReal Science or Just Bangs? (Science of Fireworks show)
Explore the colourful and explosive world of pyrotechnics as Matthew Tosh deconstructs the STEM behind firework displays.He'll demonstrate how to create colours, different sound effects, shock waves and perfectly timed bursts in time to music, whilst ensuring that displays are safe. Fully customisable to fit your...Carve a Career - BE AWESOME!
A cross-curricular thought-provoking session that opens the minds of the audience as they begin to carve their own careers.How do you end up with a diverse career portfolio? In Matthew's case, it started out from studying the STEM subjects, but not at the expense of other subject areas. His biggest learning has...STEAM Assemblies with Dancers
We deliver STEAM assemblies mixed with street-dancing to school and educational institutions. They are delivered by some of the most incredibly talented artists in the UK. Our speeches cover STEM, sustainability and future, graduation events, and motivational talks.We can engage students in STEM during...Lego Education Training
We are digital education experts. Our teaching, training and products deliver big learning outcomes for schools, universities and businesses throughout the UK. As an official provider of LEGO® Education products and training, we are helping to change the world of education.Our expert training team offer a range of...Design an App in a Day
Our Design an App in a Day course is a fantastic way to introduce students to the world of App Development whilst also fostering their creativity and employability skills. Throughout the day students will work in teams of between 3-5 to design and begin to build an app that solves a problem they care about....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.