Are you thinking about getting involved with your class this STEPS Engineers Week? STEPS have lots of free resources and activities for you to get involved in the classroom.
STEPS Engineers Week has been created to introduce primary and secondary school children to the diverse world of engineering. We do this by providing practical resources for teachers, such as hands-on activities, and on-demand virtual engineering shows.
How to get involved
Free Hands-on Resources
During STEPS Engineers Week engineering-themed lessons are taught in school classrooms across the country to help children discover the exciting world of engineering in Ireland. Teachers and schools can access free engineering resources provided by the STEPS team or create their own engineering themed activities.
A range of great hands-on engineering resources are available from STEPS for teachers. Resources are now live from our dedicated Engineers Week website.
Highlights
- Live Coding Workshops with Microsoft Dreamspace Join the Microsoft Dream Space Team for an exciting LIVE virtual event where your students will meet a real-life engineer and discover what it truly means to be one! Through an interactive lesson, Q&A, and hands-on STEM activities, students will explore problem-solving, innovation, and creativity in a fun and engaging way. No prior experience or special materials needed, just curiosity and a sense of adventure! Register for Primary (03/03) and Secondary (04/03) events here by clicking on the dates in the calendar.
- Cities of the Future This Engineer's Week, teachers can gain exclusive screening rights in their classroom to 45-minute 'Cities of the Future'. Students can also win fantastic prizes by imagining their town in 2050! The ‘Engineer the City of the Future’ Competition, in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency, asks primary and secondary school students how Irish cities will look by 2050. There are brilliant prizes to be won, including LEGO education sets valued at up to €500 and One4All vouchers. Learn more here.
- NEW: Primary Planet Partnership STEPS are creating an eight page ‘Mini Mag’ aimed at 2nd to 4th Class (7-10 years) in partnership with educational experts, The content will help children to learn more about the circular economy, discover the different types of engineers, and make engineering fun!
Other resources for Engineers Week
Register your participation in STEPS Engineers Week
Register your participation in STEPS Engineers Week with us by Friday, 7 March to receive a free posters, logos, printable buntings, and more, and to be in with a chance to win prizes, including a €300 including One4All Voucher.
Online Promotional Pack
Register your activity to receive an exclusive STEPS Engineers Week 2025 Digital Promotional Pack to help promote your activities. This includes STEPS logos, social media templates, graphics etc. Registered organisers can access this from our website, and will be distributed in the week leading up to STEPS Engineers Week.
Evaluate your participation in STEPS Engineers Week
The STEPS team encourages all organisers to evaluate their participation in STEPS Engineers Week after completing their activities. This feedback is invaluable for enhancing future events. Registered organisers will receive evaluation surveys in the week leading up to STEPS Engineers Week.
For further information on how to get involved in STEPS Engineers Week 2025 visit www.engineersireland.ie/Schools/Engineers-Week/
We hope you enjoy your STEPS Engineers Week 2025!
