Forces in STEM 2026
Forces in STEM is a free day out for Year 5/6 full of diverse industry exhibitors, hands-on STEM activities and a fantastic science show!
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Overview
Forces in STEM is returning for its sixth year at RAF Museum Midlands on Wednesday 23 September 2026!
Delivered in partnership with the Royal Air Force Youth STEM team, this free event features the very best of the Midlands region, showcasing the fantastic work carried out by the companies and institutions that are innovating, researching and manufacturing across the STEM spectrum.
Enjoy an incredible day of interactive STEM experiences including demonstrations, activities and a fantastic science show.
Tickets for Forces in STEM and the science show are completely free.
Details
- School subject
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- Technology/computing
- Curriculum links
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- England primary science curriculum: Earth and space
- Scotland primary science curriculum: Sciences
- Northern Ireland primary science curriculum: Science and technology
- Wales primary science curriculum : The world around us
- Engineering
- Physics
- Physics: Waves
- Physics: Electricity and electromagnetism
- Physics: Motion and forces
- Physics: Matter
- Technologies - Craft, design, engineering and graphics: Application of engineering
- Sciences - Forces, electricity and waves
- Sciences - Forces, electricity and waves: Vibrations and waves
- Sciences - Forces, electricity and waves: Electricity
- Sciences - Forces, electricity and waves: Forces
- Sciences - Materials
- Design thinking and engineering: Engineering
- Physics: Electricity
- Physics: Forces
- Chemistry: Material properties
- Technology & design - Manufacturing
- Sciences - Forces and energy: Sound and light
- Sciences - Forces and energy: Using electricity
- Technology & design - Control: Incorporate control systems in products
- Sciences - Forces and energy: Forces and energy transfer
- Sciences - Chemical and material behaviour
- Technology & design - Design
- Technology & design - Control
- Group size
- Small groups, Whole class, Whole year group, Whole school
- Participation level
- Hands-on
- Duration
- Whole day
- Dates
- 23 September 2026
- Cost
- Free
- Location
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Offsite
- Royal Air Force Museum Midlands, Cosford, TF11 8UP
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
- Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
Frameworks
EqualEx
- Introduce and Inspire
- Investigate and Explore
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
- 6 - An enrichment offer that works in partnership
