A new outreach programme that will inspire young people across South Wales to pursue semiconductor careers has been launched by CSconnected and partners. Made possible with funding from the Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) and the Strength in Places Fund (SIPF), the 'Sparking STEM Futures' initiative has been designed for both primary and secondary schools.
EESW is pleased to be a Sparking STEM Futures partner, and is offering schools in South East Wales local authorities of Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Torfaen and Vale of Glamorgan (Cardiff Capital Region) and postcodes SA1 to SA15 the opportunity to engage in our primary Circuit Explorers workshops and secondary school Sustainable Homes project.
This workshop is suitable for pupils in Years 5 and 6 and takes approximately 1.5 - 2 hours with a class of 30.
The workshop requires no prior learning in electronics or materials, pupils have great fun while discovering the application of electronics and semiconductors.
Schools will need to provide a projector/screen on which to display instructions and suitable classroom space for delivery.
A fantastic day where children learned new skills to educate themselves about conductors, insulators, semiconductors and that most electrical circuits work using input, process and output components. The children particularly enjoyed the practical activity of building the circuits.
This workshop is suitable for progression step 4 and lasts for approximately 2 hours for a class of up to 30 pupils working in small groups. No prior knowledge is required.
During this time pupils will code, assemble, test and demonstrate their Smart Homes.
Timings and dates can be discussed when booking the experience.
All resources are provided by EESW to participate in this activity, schools need only provide a suitable space, devices such as laptops or Chromebooks with internet access and a member of staff for supervision.
