Outdoor Science & STEM Exploration Course
Overview: The Outdoor Science & STEM Exploration Days course is designed to inspire curiosity and scientific inquiry by taking STEM learning beyond the classroom. Through hands-on investigations, problem-solving challenges, and real-world applications, this course equips educators with the skills to create engaging, inquiry-based science and STEM activities in outdoor environments.
Who is it for?
- Primary and Secondary school teachers
- Early Years practitioners
- Teaching assistants
- Science and STEM coordinators
- SEN coordinators
- School leadership teams
Price:
Up to 30 staff.
£500, including VAT. UK Schools can use sports & Pupil Premium.
- 2 Hour Workshop
We are now taking bookings for 25/26 and 27/28. Book a callback.
Email: info@themuddypuddleteachers.co.uk
On-call teacher: 07530645492
Course Objectives:
- Understand the benefits of outdoor learning for science and STEM subjects.
- Learn how to use nature and real-world contexts to develop inquiry-based learning experiences.
- Engage students in hands-on experiments and investigations outdoors.
- Foster problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking through STEM challenges.
- Gain confidence in planning and delivering outdoor science and STEM lessons.
Course Content:
- Introduction to Outdoor STEM Learning
- How outdoor environments enhance scientific exploration and understanding.
- Aligning outdoor STEM activities with curriculum objectives.
- Scientific Inquiry in Nature
- Conducting real-world science experiments in outdoor settings.
- Encouraging questioning, hypothesis testing, and observation skills.
- Hands-On STEM Challenges
- Engaging students in problem-solving through outdoor engineering tasks.
- Using natural materials for STEM projects and team-based investigations.
- Environmental Science & Sustainability Exploration
- Investigating ecosystems, biodiversity, and climate change outdoors.
- Exploring renewable energy concepts through outdoor experiments.
- Physics and Forces in Action
- Exploring gravity, friction, and forces using real-world outdoor settings.
- Engaging activities to demonstrate motion, balance, and energy transfer.
- Planning & Implementing Outdoor STEM Days
- Creating structured, safe, and inclusive outdoor learning sessions.
- Overcoming common challenges and making STEM accessible to all learners.
Training Formats:
- Fully accredited CPD certification upon completion.
- Available as in-person or virtual training.
- Tailored training to meet specific school or setting needs.
- Access to downloadable resources, lesson plans, and activity guides.
Benefits of Enrolling:
- Inspire students to develop a love for science and STEM subjects.
- Improve problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.
- Create meaningful, hands-on STEM experiences in outdoor environments.
- Foster environmental awareness and sustainability through real-world learning.
- Gain practical strategies and expert guidance to transform STEM teaching.
Enrollment & Contact Information: To enroll in the Outdoor Science & STEM Exploration Days course or request more details, please contact:
Price:
Up to 30 staff.
£500, including VAT. UK Schools can use sports & Pupil Premium.
- 2 Hour Workshop
We are now taking bookings for 25/26 and 27/28. Book a callback.
Email: info@themuddypuddleteachers.co.uk
On-call teacher: 07530645492