b'12 Member News November 2021The future of engineeringSantas STEM workshopfun activities for families this ChristmasFor the Christmas bakers out there, why Launching mid-November, this years IET Santanot try your hand at our gingerbread Loves STEM campaign will focus on inspiringhouse making activity and use our guided resource to get kids brains whizzing the next generation to pursue careers inabout the science and maths behind the final creation. Edible stained glass is engineering and technology with our festivealso on the menu along with a delicious yule log recipe looking at how materials workshop of fun, Christmas-themed STEMchange state. Outdoor scavenger hunts to practise problem solving, (science, technology, engineering and maths)and eye spy activities linking to STEM activities. careers, will all get their inner engineer buzzing during the festive season.Santas STEM workshop is packed fullIET Head of Education, David Lakin, said: of inspiring ideas for teachers and families to do with the kids in the lead up to and over the festive holidaySanta Loves STEM is an important season. Children can join Santa andcampaign that aims to spark his helpers at theiet.org/santa to make, create, imagine and discoverchildrens interest in STEM in a this Christmas. They will be able to getfestive and heart-warming way. in the festive spirit with our fun craftThere continues to be a huge ideas, recipes, hands-on experimentsshortfall of young people taking and resources, which provide STEMup careers in engineering and inspired learning through play.technology and we believe one Children can try their hand at someof the main barriers to this is not festive baking with marshmallowcapturing the creative and curious snowballs or flex their creative writingminds of children from a young age.skills with a poem to Santa. From electric dough experiments to snow globe making, we have an exciting arrayWe hope youll visit Santas STEM of ideas to suit four to 13 year olds. workshop this year and help us spread For those passionate about climatethe word to schools, teachers, friends and change, we have a fun experiment forfamily. If you also take the opportunity kids to help Santa examine how heatto try any of the activities, then wed love to see your final creations or ideas, passes through animals who needso please share your pictures to our to insulate, as well as information onsocial media channels @IETeducation affordable and recycled STEM toysusing #SantasSTEMworkshop which help develop their curiosityor #SantaLovesSTEM. We and nurture valuable skills.cant wait to see them.Join in the fun this Christmas at:theiet.org/santa'