LAUNCH TO THE FUTURE: A STEM Story is a 40-minute, live in-school STEM experience. Through space science, discovery and innovation, students explore how scientific ideas and achievements of the past have shaped the world we live in today - and how science, technology, engineering and maths can help us imagine what is possible for the future.
Through a series of high-energy comedy sketches, professional actor/educators use audience suggestions to create hilarious, one-of-a-kind scenes that bring STEM concepts to life.
This interactive incursion puts students at the centre of the action, as their ideas help shape each sketch - meaning no two shows are ever the same! Using real-world examples from space science, discovery and innovation, students celebrate the big ideas and creative thinking that have brought us to where we are today, before looking ahead to the discoveries, challenges and possibilities of tomorrow.
Most importantly, students discover that they can be part of what comes next.
FROM THE PAST, TO TODAY, TO WHAT COMES NEXT
Throughout the performance, students are encouraged to consider:
PAST The scientific discoveries, ideas and achievements that have helped shape our world.
PRESENT How science and STEM are part of our everyday lives and continue to help us understand, innovate and solve problems.
FUTURE How curiosity, creativity and STEM thinking can lead to new discoveries, and how today’s students can help shape what comes next.
STUDENTS WILL LEARN:
SCIENCE:
How scientific discovery helps us understand our world and solve the seemingly unsolvable
TECHNOLOGY:
How scientific ideas and innovation drive the technologies we use every day
ENGINEERING:
How space engineering turns big ideas into new solutions
MATHS:
How maths helps us understand today and imagine what is possible for the future
All our programs include a detailed Teacher Toolkit, Resource Pack, and Student Activities that are compiled alongside education and industry experts. These resources include pre- and post-show activities, videos, downloads and digital resources that can be used for follow up activities throughout the year. All scheduled schools receive login details for both teachers and students to access the Resource Hub all year-long.
All of our programs align with the relevant educational standards and pair excellently with what students are learning in class. See below for details of all curriculum connections for this program.
Keep scrolling down for photos, videos, version information and more, and we look forward to scheduling your school and students!
or simply call our friendly staff and professional bookings team
"Was a very entertaining way to teach so many STEM concepts and scientific fact. Students were engaged and the content supported classroom learning. Students were discussing possible future opportunities after the presentation."
"Made STEM accessible to all students, even those who don't 'love science'"
"Great way to inspire students to be more curious and actively involved in science and STEM initiatives."