Thu 12 March, 2026 • 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Available in a streamed format for the very first time, we are pleased to bring you: ‘The Education Roadshow 2026: Material World’.
- What are the building blocks of everything in our world?
- How can smart materials help us build a more sustainable future?
- What does it take to work at the forefront of engineering innovation?
All these questions will be answered in this streamed performance of The Education Roadshow 2026: ‘Material World’ which takes students behind the scenes of the 'School of Wonders' TV studio to explore the incredible science that underpins modern engineering.
Taking place on 12th March, this session is perfectly timed to coincide with British Science Week, providing a high-impact catalyst to get your pupils truly inspired by STEM.
In this interactive session, students will join presenters Jody, Alex, and Harry on a journey from the Stone Age to the Silicon Age. They will discover "superhero" materials - from the high-strength Titanium used in aircraft to the memory-retaining Nitinol used in advanced engineering. Students will see first-hand how material properties are manipulated to solve global challenges, from F1 racing efficiency to environmental sustainability.
Whether students dream of designing future flight systems, developing self-healing technologies or tackling climate challenges, this performance helps them see how their classroom interests can grow into a meaningful career within a range of STEM fields.
Follow up lesson
Register for the follow-up lesson here!
Following the Material World streamed performance, we are pleased to invite your students to the final stage of their journey: the Education Roadshow Live Follow-Up Lesson, on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 11:00am.
Hosted by the one and only Ryan, this unmissable 45-minute live broadcast takes your pupils beyond the classroom and into the high-tech industrial hubs of BAE Systems, the Royal Navy, and the RAF. This interactive broadcast brings the "School of Wonders" back to your classroom. Whether you join us live or catch it on-demand, don’t let your students miss the chance to see how their school subjects turn into extraordinary careers.
Watch the trailer here!
Curriculum Focus
KS2 England | P5–P7 Scotland | Science & Tech Wales
Focuses on the foundational Properties and Changes of Materials:
- Material Science: Grouping properties, changes of state, and dissolving.
- Forces: Exploring magnetism, pressure, and how external forces change a material's shape.
- DT: Applying knowledge to suggest material uses and design functional, problem-solving products.
KS3 England & Wales | S1–S2 Scotland
Advances into core Materials Science and Engineering principles:
- Chemistry: Ceramics, polymers, composites, and chemical synthesis
- Physics: Viscosity, fluid dynamics, and viscoelastic material properties.
- Practical Engineering: Investigating functional properties for technical applications.
Gatsby Benchmarks (England & Wales - Primary Focus):
Benchmark 2 (LMI - Information)
Benchmark 4 (Curriculum Links)
Scottish Careers Education Standards (CES) (P5-P6 Focus):
Developing Skills for Learning, Life and Work
Developing Knowledge and Understanding of the World of Work
Learning Objectives
- Explore a wide range of engineering roles that protect our people and national infrastructure.
- Explore how science is used every day to develop sustainable materials and future technologies.
- Understand the skills, subjects, and pathways that lead to diverse careers in STEM fields.
- Discover how real-world engineers innovate to solve design challenges.
- Engage with interactive demonstrations that bring the particulate nature of matter to life.
Lesson Outline
An interactive theatre-led exploration of the revolutionary world of material science and the engineering innovations that shape our future, designed to inspire the next generation of innovators.
Don’t forget to share your photos with us on social media using the hashtag #EducationRoadshow2026! Remember to tag @BAESystemsAir, @RoyalNavy, @RoyalAirForce, @hi-impact and @AltruDrama so we can all share them!
