Unlock the Secrets of STEM: Transform Your Classroom into a Hub of STEM Excitement!
Allow your students to experience the world of cyber security as they undertake the Encryption Challenge.
Choose from one of three times during the day that fits in with your school timetable for your students to follow along to code and decode their own cyphers. This interactive session promises hands-on engagement as students collaborate to test various encryption techniques and make their own Ceasar wheels to aid their encryption.
In the role of cyber security engineers, your students will explore encryption and decryption techniques and enjoy setting challenges for each other to decode.
The CREST Awards are a nationally recognised scheme run by the British Science Association. Students will record each challenge they complete in their CREST SuperStar Award passport and once they have done eight, will receive a certificate and iron-on badge. Students must complete all 8 activities to receive their CREST SuperStar Award Certificate and iron-on badge!
When
13 Jun - 13 Jun 2024
Start time: 14:00 hrs
Finish time: 15:00 hrs
Where
Virtual delivery.
Cost
Fully funded by the NCR Foundation.
What
Our Primary STEM Session activities are virtual interactive workshops hosted by a Smallpeice Trust educator and designed to complement the national curriculum. You'll receive all the materials needed for your school, a detailed teacher guide and a YouTube Live link to follow along on the day.
All of our STEM activities encourage young people to consider the possibilities of a career in engineering and help them to build life and leadership skills in line with the Skills Builder partnership.
These activities form part of the STEM SuperStars Embark on an 8-session journey to qualify for the CREST award.
How
Why Choose the Encryption Challenge?
Students will work in teams to make their own Caesar wheels and cyphers to challenge their classmates.
They will learn about different types of cyphers.
Experience cyber security engineering with a hands-on STEM challenge.
Enhance teamwork, listening and problem-solving skills.
All required kit will be provided.
Fully funded as part of the STEM SuperStars Programme.