Cool Careers
Build-your-own fridge with LEGO activity inspiring students to explore STEM skills, careers, and pathways in the cooling industry.
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Overview
In this fun, practical session, pupils work together to build a simple working fridge model using LEGO kits. As they experiment, they discover how cooling and heating systems help us every day – from keeping our food safe to supporting low‑carbon heating.
The free session is delivered by a member of the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) alongside a trained STEM Ambassador from the refrigeration industry, who will share their career journey and introduce children to real jobs in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps. This helps pupils see how their teamwork, problem‑solving and creativity link to exciting future careers.
Teachers will receive easy reflection prompts and access to Fantastic Fridges resources to carry on the learning beyond the activity.
Details
- Curriculum links
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- Engineering
- Technologies - Craft, design, engineering and graphics: Application of engineering
- Design thinking and engineering: Engineering
- Technology & design - Design
- Technology & design - Control
- Group size
- Whole class
- Participation level
- Hands-on
- Duration
- 1 to 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Location
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In-school
- UK-wide
Learning outcomes
- Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
- Learning what the engineering workplace is like
- Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Frameworks
EqualEx
- Introduce and Inspire
Essential skills
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
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Enrichment framework
- 5 - An accessible and engagement enrichment offer
