Primary Engineer provide educator training courses offering a highly productive hands-on day, and the resources that teachers require to support the programme in the classroom. As part of the resource pack, attendees receive three children's work books accredited towards CREST Star Investigators.
All three projects involve the practical application of science, maths, ICT to design technology – pupils follow the design process, designing and making, consider a range of materials and the safe use of tools and the value of testing, making changes and recording findings.
Cuddly toys on the move (Star Award)
Children take their favourite toy and transport it discovering a world of vehicle design, box modelling and the intricacies of axle alignment and forces. Ideal for ages 7-8 as a whole class
Girl and Boy Racers (SuperStar Award)
Children are asked to consider speed and the effects of weight and shape on outcomes. Ideal for ages 9 -10 as a whole class.
Powered Vehicles (MegaStar Award)
Children use electrics to create vehicles from a range of simple materials developing prototyping skills and understanding of traction, speed, forces and electricity. Ideal for ages 10 -11 as a whole class.