This hands-on, enquiry-based project challenges students to find a real solution to a global problem. Stop the Spread encourages young people to explore hygiene as a way of reducing the spread of infectious diseases. Students work in small teams over five hours, making real-world connections as they build a model of a hand washing device and produce education materials suitable for primary school children in Kenya.
10-14 years
Duration: 5 hours
Once students have taken part in this five-hour challenge and reflected on their learning using a Discovery Passport, they will have earned a Discovery CREST Award..
CREST is the British Science Association’s education programme, bringing STEM to life for young people. Through hands-on activities, CREST helps pupils spark curiosity, build confidence, unlock potential, develop skills, and gain recognition. All CREST resources are free to download and use. Once they have completed their projects, pupils can receive a CREST Award certificate to celebrate their achievement.
