3D Printed Face Protection for the NHS

Over the past two days engineering staff at The JCB Academy have been utilising their skills by 3D printing face protection for the NHS and other organisations. It’s taken a little research and testing but we are pleased to announce that today we have successfully produced 45 3D printed visors. The visors are currently being delivered to Royal Stoke University …

A-level Maths

For learners anticipating studying A-level Mathematics these are very challenging times indeed. The step up to A-level Mathematics is huge and often causes a great deal of stress and anxiety early on in the course. It would normally be crucial to continue preparing for this challenge but in the current circumstances this is even more important. We must encourage those …

STEM Related Family Easter Science Projects and Quizzes

The Science department have put together a range of STEM related projects for you and your family to have a go at over the Easter break. You can choose to complete one activity or have a go at them all. Have a competition between yourselves, take pictures and make memories. If you prefer, have a go at the STEM quizzes …

Make your own s’mores

You will need: One cardboard pizza box Aluminium foil Clear kitchen cling film One wooden Kebab Stick Black plastic bin bag Scissors Sticky tape Glue A box cutter or scissor can be used Thermometer (if available) Chocolate, biscuits and marshmallows Directions: Note: Parents should do the cutting in advance for safety reasons. Cut a square along three sides of the …

Make a paper robotic arm

You will need: Hand template on paper or card Scissors Straws Tape or Glue String Instructions: The science in your hands The hand has many bones. The three bones in each finger and two bones in each thumb are called phalanges. The phalanges connect to the metacarpals which are the five bones in the palm of your hand. Altogether, you …

How strong is an egg shell?

Predict the mass you think 4 half egg shells will hold Try to give a scientific reason DEMO TIME What happened? Why? What do you think would happen with 6 half shells? 8? 10? 12? Let’s test it! Maybe… Take pictures or plot a graph of the data to show the maximum mass you’ve recorded on the half egg shells