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Wheels in Motion

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Learners will develop skills that help them work collaboratively while building upon challenges and making improvements to their budgets during the workshop. The class is split into groups and given the same set of LEGO pieces. Using a design brief the learner build a car that will travel down a ramp with the aim of … Continued

Spiral of Life

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An exciting look into conducting experiments and understanding the importance of DNA to life on Earth. Students will work in groups to extract DNA from strawberries using scientific methodology and equipment found in secondary school laboratories.

Colour Changing Chemicals

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The sessions allow learners to better their skills needed for chemistry lab lessons and builds confidence to follow instructions and safety measures in the laboratory. Learners are given a list of instructions on how to conduct the experiment and then conduct this experiment using the science equipment that would be used in secondary school The … Continued

Fire Safety

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Explore the effects and chemicals that start and impact fires, while learning safety measures related to a laboratory environment. Before conducting any experiments, leaners will be introduced to personal protection equipment (PPE) when in a laboratory environment. Learners then will learn about how fires are started and are introduced to fire triangles. The session also … Continued

Structures

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Explore challenges that force students to try new approaches to problem-solving and make adjustments as a team. This competitive workshop asks groups of leaners Who can make the tallest tower? Which group can build the longest overhang from the edge of the table. And then who can make a marble take 20 seconds exactly to … Continued

Mission EV3

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Complete challenges that help explain and construct pieces of code to learn the basics of programming skills. After learning the basics of using an EV3, students will put into practice the numeracy and programming skills to test and navigate a rocky landscape. The learners through trial and error and forward thinking compete to driver their … Continued

Aquaducts

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Construct and test canal systems used to carry water. Build upon team work skills, communication and problem solving to create value. Learners will discuss the history and importance of canals for transportation and consider what makes a strong bridge/aqueduct. Using this, in groups, students will have to create a canal system using the materials provided … Continued

Egg Drop Challenge

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Creatively protect your egg from the effects of gravity through skillful engineering. Each group is given a set of materials that they have to use to protect an egg from cracking once dropped from a height. Presenters will discuss with the class ideas of how they could protect their eggs by providing real-life examples.

Bridge Builder

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Experiment with building, creating and problem solving how bridges and structures are made. Learners can learn about the history and design of bridges and what makes them strong and successful. Groups are given a design brief to build the strongest bridge using the materials provided and then the bridges will then be tested to see which … Continued

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