Technology & Innovation - Issue 11

Step into the fascinating world of STEM careers at Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery at the Science Museum, London and book a free, 60-minute Careers Uncovered session for your group. THE Contact: sciencemuseum.org.uk/groups/ technicians-david-sainsbury- gallery-school-info info@sciencemuseumgroup.ac.uk 03300 580 058 WOW Recreating the workplaces of technicians across multiple sectors – health science, creative arts, manufacturing and renewable energy, your class will get hands-on with interactive exhibits that simulate technical, job-related tasks. The Science Museum has collaborated with Marvel Studios, the NHS, the National Grid and others to create this unique careers gallery. Pupils will experience what it’s like to create visual effects on a blockbuster film set, analyse blood samples in a medical laboratory, fix a fault on a wind turbine and much more. FACTOR TECHNICIANS GALLERY At the Technicians gallery, your class will learn how technicians work behind the scenes to save lives, make energy greener, provide entertainment, create everyday items we couldn’t live without and much more. They’ll have the chance to operate a robotic arm, solve problems on top of a wind turbine and create lifesaving medicine. CAREERS UNCOVERED KS3 and KS4 groups can also book places in free, 60-minute careers sessions held in the Technicians gallery, where they’ll meet real-life technicians, take part in hands-on activities and get to ask lots of questions. The sessions help pupils see how they can use their existing skills to make a difference. CAREERS TRAILS To support your visit, the Science Museum has created a fun, careers- themed activity trail, accessible via the website, that will lead your pupils around the museum. Pupils can explore Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries and Mathematics: The Winton Gallery to learn how real-life technicians helped design and build the world around us. GATSBY BENCHMARKS OF GOOD CAREER GUIDANCE A visit to the gallery will support productive careers conversations with young people by offering informal, yet educational encounters with a huge range of technical career pathways. A visit can also help your school meet Gatsby’s Good Career Guidance benchmarks by providing opportunities to experience different workplace environments. PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 17 teachwire.net