The Big Bang is inspiring students to ‘think big, problem solve and come up with amazing ideas to deal with real issues in science and engineering’. Young people can get creative following and easy step-by-step guide via
The Big Bang Challenge, a new resource to guide students through the stages of STEM project work.
There are currently two challenges young people can get involved with — ‘Eat your way to a healthier planet’ and ‘Technology for a greener world’. Each challenge has three sessions which follow the project concept, process and outcome. Although completing sessions two and three are optional, they will enable young people to enter their project into
The Big Bang Competition. In recognition of their progress and to recognise STEM skills, students receive certificates and virtual badges as they work their way through the challenge.
Natasha Sudan, senior product development manager at EngineeringUK, said: “
The Big Bang Challenge will help young people get started on their projects for the competition. Whether students have one hour or even a few weeks to work on a project, there is plenty to get stuck into by following the easy steps in
The Big Bang Challenge.
“It will help students kickstart their project and be in with a chance to win amazing prizes in the competition. I can’t wait to see the innovations and inventions that the young people will come up with.”
Projects can be about any topic in the field of STEM and students can find inspiration in
The Big Bang Project Gallery, which is home to past projects from improving well-being to creating sustainable solutions. The challenge is for students aged 11-18 years of all abilities and an associated ‘Teacher Resource’ gives more details, links to the curriculum and next steps.
Dr Meryl Batchelder, subject leader for science at Corbridge Middle School, said: “
The Big Bang Competition is a vibrant celebration of young people and STEM where students compete for big prizes but the best accolade is simply being part of the excitement.”
For more information, useful resources and to download the challenges, visit the website
www.thebigbang.org.uk