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Forces in STEM 2026

Forces in STEM is a free day out for Year 5/6 full of diverse industry exhibitors, hands-on STEM activities and a fantastic science show!

Forces in STEM 2026

Forces in STEM is returning for its sixth year at RAF Museum Midlands on Wednesday 23 September 2026!

Delivered in partnership with the Royal Air Force Youth STEM team, this free event features the very best of the Midlands region, showcasing the fantastic work carried out by the companies and institutions that are innovating, researching and manufacturing across the STEM spectrum.

Enjoy an incredible day of interactive STEM experiences including demonstrations, activities and a fantastic science show.

Tickets for Forces in STEM and the science show are completely free.

Learning outcomes

  • Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects

  • Learning what the engineering workplace is like

  • Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers

  • Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering

Topics

  • Materials
  • Light
  • Sound
  • Electricity
  • Earth and space
  • Forces
  • States of matter
  • Computing
  • Structures
  • Mechanisms

Working scientifically

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:

  • Asking questions
  • Making predictions
  • Interpreting and communicating results

Essential 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:

  • Creativity - Using imagination and generating new ideas

  • Listening - Receiving, retaining and processing information

  • Problem solving - Finding solutions to challenges

  • Speaking - Transmitting information or ideas

  • Teamwork - Working cooperatively with others to achieve a shared goal

Good for a career in...

  • Aircraft
  • Computing
  • Construction
  • Design
  • Electronics
  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Space
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