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About the Workshop
Using their creativity and innovation students consider a real world problem as they design a product of the future.
Participants are introduced to what is meant by innovation and have an open discussion around the engineering design process and how this helps people come up with, develop and improve ideas. Working in a small team learners use their creativity to design an innovative product that tackles real world problems.
Once they’ve completed a detailed design, teams will present their ideas to the class in a ‘Dragons Den’ style pitch, considering persuasion and presenting skills.
Can be combined with Survival Stations to make a full day of activities.
Student Learning
Curriculum Links:
Design and Technology - Understand developments in design and technology, its impact on individuals, society and the environment, and the responsibilities of designers, engineers and technologists.
Build and apply a repertoire of knowledge, understanding and skills in order to design high-quality prototypes and products for a wide range of users.
English – Following instructions, speaking, listening, sharing ideas and presenting.
Art - Produce creative work, exploring their ideas. Use drawing to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination.
PSHE– Develop skills for future success.
Logistics and Planning
Logistics and Planning:
This session is designed for 30 learners. It requires a classroom with a projector.
We ask that a teacher is always present throughout the activities, to support learner engagement and manage behaviour.
Design and Deliver
Workshops can be booked on their own and delivered on rotation throughout the day or delivered as part of a series of workshops,
where classes rotate between multiple activities.
Groups of approximately 30 learners
Can be adapted to all levels
30-75 minutes