Outdoor STEM Course
Overview: The Outdoor STEM Course is designed to inspire young learners by integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) into hands-on outdoor experiences. This course provides educators with the skills and knowledge to use natural environments as a powerful tool for inquiry-based learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking. By taking STEM outdoors, students engage in real-world challenges that enhance creativity, collaboration, and scientific exploration.
Who is it for?
- Primary and Secondary school teachers
- Early Years practitioners
- Teaching assistants
- STEM coordinators and subject leads
- SEN coordinators
- School leadership teams
Course Objectives:
- Understand the benefits of outdoor learning for STEM education.
- Learn how to use outdoor spaces and natural materials for STEM activities.
- Develop inquiry-based lessons that encourage problem-solving and exploration.
- Foster curiosity, resilience, and teamwork through outdoor STEM projects.
- Gain confidence in planning and delivering STEM lessons in outdoor settings.
Price:
£100.00. UK Schools can use sports & pupil premium.
Email: info@themuddypuddleteachers.co.uk
On-call teacher: 07530645492
Time:
3 Hour Course
Course Content:
- Introduction to Outdoor STEM Learning
- How outdoor environments enhance STEM education.
- Aligning outdoor STEM activities with the curriculum.
- Hands-On Science Investigations
- Conducting experiments and observations in nature.
- Exploring ecosystems, environmental science, and biodiversity outdoors.
- Engineering Challenges in Nature
- Building and testing structures using natural and recycled materials.
- Problem-solving through real-world engineering tasks.
- Mathematics in the Outdoors
- Using nature to teach measurement, geometry, and number sense.
- Engaging activities to reinforce problem-solving and reasoning skills.
- Technology & Innovation Outdoors
- Exploring renewable energy through outdoor experiments.
- Using simple technology to enhance outdoor investigations.
- Planning & Delivering Outdoor STEM Lessons
- Structuring safe, engaging, and accessible outdoor STEM sessions.
- Overcoming challenges and adapting activities for 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 STEM activity guides and lesson plans.
Benefits of Enrolling:
- Make STEM more interactive, relevant, and engaging for students.
- Improve problem-solving, collaboration, and analytical thinking skills.
- Foster a love for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- Support active learning, well-being, and sustainability through outdoor education.
- Gain expert guidance and resources to enhance your STEM teaching.
Enrollment & Contact Information: To enroll in the Outdoor STEM Course or request more details, please contact:
Price:
£100.00. UK Schools can use sports & pupil premium.
Email: info@themuddypuddleteachers.co.uk
On-call teacher: 07530645492
Take STEM learning beyond the classroom and inspire the next generation of innovators!