Toys (STE[A]M)

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Explore the world of toys through STEAM – can your students become toy makers?

In this session, your students begin a lifelong journey of learning through experimentation, discovering the STEAM behind modern and historic toys. Through exploring how toys are designed, students are challenged to conceive, create and test their own STEAM inspired toys.

Key Stage: Key Stage 1
Topics: toys
Price: £6 per student (including VAT)
Group Size: (minimum) 30 students
Duration: One hour
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