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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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...The Detective Project - Crime Scene Investigation Workshops
The Detective Project staff are all experienced ex- police, crime scene investigators or teachers. We run investigations for students to get really 'hands on' with practical activities in forensic science that enrich the curriculum.Workshops last from an hour to a day, so we can involve the...TeenTech Awards
The TeenTech Awards challenge young people to develop their own ideas to make life 'better,simpler,safer or more fun' using science,technology and engineering. Register now to recieve the full Teacher Pack with plans for how to run the project over 8 lessons . Projects need to be submitted by March...Enrichment Workshops
DIscover exciting science through interactive hands on forensic science workshops.Evidence DiscoveryHands on with forensic evidence and packaging materials. What is evidence, how is it used and why do we recover it in different ways.Includes intorduction to DNA. Skills included Literacy and science...GCSE Making maths memorable student workshop
Our ‘Making Maths Memorable’ sessions are engaging, interactive and kinaesthetic yet focus on areas that students struggle with at GCSE. Sessions target the most common areas of weakness that students face but are also tailored for specific groups. They can be full or half day sessions and have the...Senior Team Maths Challenge
The Senior Team Maths Challenge (STMC) is a competition which gives pupils the opportunity to tackle a variety of engaging mathematical activities while developing teamwork and communication skills.The STMC is open to all schools and colleges in the UK with the appropriate age range of pupils.Each school is invited to...Space Odyssey mobile planetarium
The Space Odyssey mobile planetarium offers spectacular 360-degree 3D immersive learning experiences for all ages in its 3 different sizes of portable dome - where the school trip comes to you!Every session is carefully differentiated to be suitable for the particular students involved, from Pre-School through to A-...Curiosity Hub - Creative Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths Workshops
Curiosity Hub provides engaging in-school STEM enrichment workshops for all Key Stages, complementing the National Curriculum in:ScienceComputing/Computer ScienceMathsDesign & Technology Art & Design Our workshops allow you to get ‘hands-on’ and explore technology in an interactive learning...The UKs only Crocodile Zoo
Visit the only zoo in the UK that specialises in crocodilians.Do you know that crocs have the most 'advanced' heart on the planet?Did you know they also have the strongest bite?Do you know why?We can teach your class about the biology, physiology, behaviour, and conservation of crocodiles and alligators. We...Crocodiles in the Classroom
Imagine a crocodile in the classroom! What does it look like up close? How does it feel? What sounds does it make? How big will it get? Is it dangerous? How long will it live?Crocodiles, alligators, snakes, lizards and tortoises. By bringing these reptiles into the classroom, the children benefit by seeing, feeling...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.