Primary Enterprise Activities
The EBeBP offer a comprehensive programme of events themed to
science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) tailored
specifically for primary-aged students. These half-day and full-day
workshops, competitions and special events, all offer the
components for young students to understand the world around them -
an essential part of any student's education. Many of the
activities are tailored to the requirements of the school.
Have a look at the EBeBP's Primary Newsletter, Spring 2011 issue to see some of the
events that keep us busy. Also, you may wish to see an article from Royal Mail's Primary Teacher's
Post, which features an event the EBeBP worked closely with them
on to deliver to local primary schools.
STEM Ambassadors
The EBeBP is a provider of Science, Technology, Engineering and
Maths (STEM) workshops and therefore regularly utilises the STEM
Ambassador scheme run by STEMNET. These Ambassadors are
volunteers from STEM professions who, much like our Business
Ambassadors, give their time to assist local
schools.
STEM workshops & Primary Enterprise
Today, teaching science and science-based subjects can pose many
challenges and limitations for primary schools: access to equipment
is scarce, and the dedication of time to investigations is
demanding. The EBeBP offers to simplify this for schools. Here are
some of the activities we offer to engage primary-aged
students:
Students identify faults to repair electrical circuits.
Years 3,4,5,6
Build a robot and programme it using LEGO MINDSTORMS to follow
complex commands using integrated touch, sound and light
sensors.
Years 5 & 6
Introduction to datalogging: students log temperature, sound and
light levels and manipulate data on your computer as graphs for
analysis.
Years 4,5,6
Experience the story of two mice who changed habitats, make a
new nest and create a brand new species.
Years F, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Make a shadow puppet show whilst exploring the properties of
light and dark.
Years F - 6
Solve number problems to progress the story and find out what
has happened to Buttercup, the missing cow.
Years 1 & 2
Investigate reversible and irreversible reactions through
exciting and dramatic chemical experiments.
Years 5 & 6
Become an engineer and discover the forces that will be acting
on the BLOODHOUND SSC project through making rockets!
Years 1-6
Recreate the ingenious ways plants disperse their seeds though
design and technology.
Years 3,4,5,6
Can you build a house strong enough to ward off the big bad
wolf? Design and build a shelter using newspaper rods made with our
special STIXX machine!
Years 1 - 6
- Maths Marathon Competition
Working in teams of three, pupils participate in school to
identify one team to put forward for the final of this popular
inter-school competition. The final is held at a local business
venue.
- BHEST Maths Activity Days
Run in conjunction with British Horseracing Education Standards
Trust at either Royal Ascot or Royal Windsor Racecourse; where
children can learn how maths relates to the everyday working life
of the racing world.
- Reading Buddies and Number Partners
The Reading Buddy and Number Buddy programmes are designed
specifically in mind to provide a valuable contribution to raising
the attainment levels in both English and Maths in primary-aged
students. Volunteers from the business world come in to the
school to either hear young students read, or to test their
knowledge of numbers. This occurs in a one-on-one,
mentor-orientated environment, either weekly or fortnightly for a
designated period of time.
- Professional Development Placements
PDPs are an excellent opportunity for teachers to learn new
skills, acquire knowledge, share best practise, network, have
access to new materials and resources, etc. If you have a training
requirement, the EBeBP can organise a PDP to suit you either as an
individual, school or a cluster of schools.