STEM Starts Discovery Centre, Elgin

Situated besides Elgin Library, the STEM Starts Discovery Centre hosts specialist exhibits, interactive displays and creative play zones primarily for children in their early and primary school years.

The centre, which has been created in collaboration with Glasgow Science Centre and Unusual Projects, will help to engage young children from an early age in science concepts and learning, in a way that is accessible, inclusive and fun.

A visit will also include time to explore our exhibition space where children will be free to play with our hands on exhibits themed around Morays key growth sectors.

School visits run from 10am until 2pm, where we can accommodate up to xx children a day.

Workshops

We have developed some WOW workshops to inspire our young learners and are available when they visit the STEM Starts Discover Centre.

Workshops can be requested as part of your visit to a STEM Starts centre.

A visit to the STEM STARTS centre will include a one hour interactive workshop delivered in our classroom space. We have 4 bespoke workshops available that have been developed by our strategic partner Glasgow Science Centre, and that are themed around life and work in Moray.

Construction

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Construction

In this workshop suitable for early and first level, children will explore how simple machines can be used to help construct buildings and infrastructure in Morays towns.

This workshop is suitable for Early / First Level learners.

Manufacturing

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Manufacturing

In this workshop suitable for early and first level, children will practice skills that are used in the manufacture of foods relevant to Moray.

This workshop is suitable for Early / First Level learners.

Topical / Climate Change

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Topical / Climate Change

In this workshop suitable for second level, children will explore how coastal areas are affected by the tides. Pupils will build structures to defend a model of a shore from being affected by the tide.

This workshop is suitable for Second level learners.

Creative Media

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Creative Media

In this workshop suitable for second level, children will explore animation, and create their own stop motion animation using a variety of textiles and materials.

This workshop is suitable for Second level learners.

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