Year-Round STEM Engagement: How STEM On Track Delivers Lasting Impact in Schools
- jimichanga
- Dec 17, 2024
- 3 min read
STEM Projects That Deliver Impact All Year Long 🚀
Finding high-quality, engaging STEM resources that maintain momentum throughout the school year can be a challenge. Schools often face short bursts of engagement, projects that spark initial excitement but fade quickly, leaving minimal lasting impact. That’s where STEM On Track is different.
STEM On Track is not just another school competition or standalone STEM outreach project; it’s a year-long programme designed to deliver real-world skills, sustained engagement, and measurable impact. Students don’t just participate, they build, learn, and race their way to success every single week.
Here’s how STEM On Track stands out as the ultimate STEM resource for schools looking to inspire, engage, and create lasting change:
1. Weekly STEM Engagement That Builds Real Skills
Too often, schools find STEM projects or competitions that engage students for a day, a week, or a single term. With STEM On Track, the programme is carefully structured into 36 one-hour weekly sessions, meaning teams remain motivated and engaged from September to the Grand Finals.
Each week, students:
Work hands-on to build their own racing kart 🛠️
Complete gamified STEM learning modules on topics like engineering, maths, and science ⚙️📐
Reflect on the real-world applications of what they’ve learned 📚
It’s not just about fun—it’s about consistent, practical learning that reinforces the STEM curriculum and equips students with problem-solving and teamwork skills they’ll use for life.
2. A Perfect STEM Resource for Clubs and Curriculum
STEM On Track is flexible and easy to deliver, making it perfect for:
STEM Clubs 🧮
After-school enrichment sessions
Integrated curriculum delivery in Design & Technology, Maths, or Science
With all the tools, resources, and video-based guides provided, teachers don’t need to be subject specialists or mechanics to run the programme. The Race Academy platform takes care of the heavy lifting, so you can focus on empowering your students.
3. School Competitions That Inspire and Motivate
What makes STEM On Track unique is its combination of practical learning and exciting competition. Throughout the year, students prepare for two key milestones:
Test Day: Teams test and fine-tune their karts while earning their Motorsport UK racing licences.
Grand Finals: The year culminates in an adrenaline-fueled event where teams race their creations, showcase their skills, and compete to be crowned STEM On Track Champions.
School competitions like these inspire students to take pride in their work and apply STEM skills in a high-energy, real-world setting. Plus, it’s a moment of celebration for schools, teachers, and parents to see their students shine.
4. Bringing Industry and STEM Outreach to Your Students
STEM On Track is about more than building a kart, it’s about building connections. Students are encouraged to seek out local sponsorship, presenting their projects to businesses, securing funding, and learning valuable communication and professional skills.
These experiences help:
Bridge the gap between education and industry
Encourage STEM outreach through community partnerships
Showcase how STEM learning leads to real-world careers in engineering, motorsport, and beyond
Schools can also use the programme to attract interest from local businesses who want to invest in the next generation of innovators.
5. Promoting Teamwork, Creativity, and Leadership
At its core, STEM On Track is a team-based project. Students work together to plan, design, and build their kart while tackling the STEM theory that powers their creations.
Throughout the programme, students develop:
Teamwork: Learning to collaborate and delegate responsibilities
Creativity: Designing their kart’s graphics and branding to attract sponsors
Leadership: Taking ownership of tasks and leading their team to success
These skills go beyond the classroom and prepare students for future careers in STEM and beyond.
Why STEM On Track is the Perfect Year-Long Solution for Schools
If your school is looking for high-impact STEM resources that provide real-world outcomes, STEM On Track is the answer. Unlike short-term projects, this programme delivers:
✅ Sustained engagement throughout the academic year
✅ A perfect fit for STEM clubs, after-school programmes, or integrated curriculum delivery
✅ Hands-on learning paired with practical theory
✅ Industry-relevant skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and engineering
✅ Exciting school competitions that bring learning to life
Make STEM Count in Your School 🏁
With STEM On Track, students aren’t just learning—they’re doing. They’re building something tangible, solving real-world challenges, and developing a passion for STEM that could lead to future careers in engineering, technology, and motorsport.
If you want a high-quality, year-long STEM resource that’s easy to deliver and provides lasting impact, STEM On Track is the solution for your school.
👉 Ready to find out more? Contact us today or visit our resources page to get started.
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