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London STEM learning

Engage KS3-KS4 students in real-world STEM with our free local waterside visits and webinars for London secondary schools, linking geography, science, and careers.

  • Waterside Tour 1: Our Waterways and Climate Change

    Join us for a bespoke tour of a local canal site and reservoir, each with its own unique heritage and STEM learning experience.

    Enquiry: How can our canals and rivers help in the fight against climate change?

    Locations: Stratford Olympic Park, the Brent Reservoir, Tottenham Lock and Riverside

    Topics with curriculum links to KS3-KS4 geography/science:

    • Biodiversity - BioBitz Surveying and GIS
    • Re-wilding
    • Managing water and flood defences
    • Green infrastructure & Greenways
    • Low carbon transport
    • Black heritage tour (Tottenham)
  • Waterside Tour 2: Our Waterways and Engineering

    This is a rare opportunity for students to meet an engineer and learn about a hydro-powered bridge and Impounding Station (which is otherwise closed to the public).

    Enquiry: How do Engineers help us manage our local waterways?

    Locations: Docklands, East London

    Topics with curriculum links to KS3-KS4 geography/science, KS3 history and careers education:

    • STEM careers - meet our Engineers!
    • Urban development
    • Regeneration
    • Hydropower and forces
    • Black heritage tour
  • Career webinars with STEM professionals

    Join our live interactive webinar with professionals who want to demystify STEM and prove that STEM is for everyone.

    When enquiring please select from one of the available dates:

    • Tuesday 11 June 2024
    • Tuesday 24 September 2024
    • Wednesday 9 October 2024
    • Thursday 14 November 2024
    • Friday 6 December 2024

    Please note all sessions are from 10am -11am

  • Climate Challenge webinars

    An exciting live webinar where our 'broadcaster' shares a real-life emergency experienced by the Canal & River Trust.

    Can your students help us find a solution?

    Duration: Flexible 15mins - 1hour Availability: From July 2024 Curriculum Links: KS3-KS4 science/geography/maths

  • And more

    Enquiries are welcome about in-person assemblies, support with career events and the availability of Jena (our floating classroom).

Any questions please get in touch

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