In partnership with South Tyneside Council and Dogger Bank Wind Farm, welcome to Making Waves: Inventing for a better ocean challenge!
This invention challenge is being delivered with children in South Tyneside.
Dogger Bank Wind Farm is in the process of becoming the world’s largest offshore wind farm. It will be capable of powering 6 million British homes. The project will generate a vast source of renewable energy, harnessing the power of wind to provide sustainable energy and reducing the use of fossil fuels.
Key Stage 1 - 3 are taking on an invention challenge created for their age groups, focusing on the wonders of the ocean and all that lives within it. The challenge will encourage children to expand their skills in STEM learning and broaden their knowledge of the ocean and why it is essential to all life on Earth.
As the children get creative and innovate in their ideas, they learn how their contributions can develop technology and improve the environment in years to come.
In 2023 and 2024 year 4's and 5's across South Tyneside took part in our Powering the Future challenge. 10 ideas were brought to life by an expert team of makers and showcased at an exhibition at The Word between July and November 2023.
We have created a wonderful documentary to showcase the activity and impact of the first year of this challenge project. It's a lovely watch, please take a few minutes to enjoy.
Will your imagination change the world? Children of South Tyneside will be taking part in this spectacular challenge, delivered in collaboration with Dogger Bank Wind Farm and South Tyneside Council. Pupils will invent inspired by our awesome ocean to help make it a better places for all living beings on Earth. Let's make waves and help look after our beautiful seas together!
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Challenge winner visits Dogger Bank
Harris, a winner of the Powering the Future: South Tyneside and Beyond! challenge paid a visit to Dogger Bank. There he witnessed the creation of his idea Hi Fish!
The six incredible makers powering the future!
Six makers are in the process of bringing challenge winners' ideas to life. Say hello to returning superstars and some spectacular new faces...
Powering the Future challenge extended for three more years
Our partnership with Dogger Bank Wind Farm will continue, we are set to deliver our renewable energy challenge to even more children across South Tyneside.
Pioneering Programme Powers to Success
The Powering the Future: South Tyneside and Beyond! challenge has taken first place in the STEM Initiative category of a national awards scheme.
Year two of the Powering the Future project is under way!
The second year of the Powering the Future challenge has begun, as children across South Tyneside tackle sustainability through invention.
Powering the Future exhibition is coming to The Word
The winning inventions of our Powering the Future challenge have all been made real, now there isn't long to wait until they are exhibited at The Word in South Shields.
