Project
A fun introduction to STEM project work! Developed by the British Science Association, students complete either a single activity or a series of linked challenges with clear real-world contexts.
Primary
Discovery Day projects are typically completed by pupils aged 10-11 at Primary level. These engaging and inspiring STEM projects are perfect for enrichment days, or similar settings, giving students the opportunity to behave like real scientists.
Students will work collaboratively on a 5-hour project or challenge in self-managed groups, recording and reflecting on their research and communicating their findings through a group presentation.
Students will complete either a single activity or a series of linked challenges with clear real-world contexts.
Each project has a link to a real-life problem or investigation, giving them a powerful relevance to students’ lives.
Discovery Day packs include guidance for your students, a suggested timetable and materials for you to use, and some optional activities to kick off the day.
Each project is designed to take 5 hours of student time and promotes a broad range of skills including problem solving, decision making, research, communication, reporting and creativity.
Cost
Free to use and download from the CREST online resource library.
Pupils who complete the project can earn a Discovery CREST Award, receiving a certificate to celebrate their achievement! Some schools are eligible for funded Awards through grants or voucher codes. All other UK schools can receive theirs for a small cost, from £3 per pupil.
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects
Develop engineering employability skills
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
Whichever curriculum your school follows, pupils should have the opportunity to carry out practical investigations in science that help them to develop their scientific skills. This experience builds the following enquiry skills:
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
Planning - Setting goals and designing routes to achieve them
Creativity - Using imagination and generating new ideas
Leadership - Supporting, encouraging and motivating others to achieve a shared goal
Listening - Receiving, retaining and processing information
Problem solving - Finding solutions to challenges
Speaking - Transmitting information or ideas
Adapting - Overcoming challenges and setbacks to achieve goals
Teamwork - Working cooperatively with others to achieve a shared goal
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