Blast Off Challenge

Title	BLAST OFF CHALLENGE
Summary	Bloodhound LSR is designed to be powered not only by a jet engine, but by a rocket from the European Space Programme. In this workshop, students learn about rocket science, consolidated by designing, building and launching their own rockets. This session brings rocket science and maths to life in the most exciting way imaginable, allowing students to test out the concepts and iteratively improve their designs whilst also developing team skills.
Category	SPACE
Level(s)	KS2 KS3 KS4
Key elements Sessions are tailored to the key stage of the audience, and include the following:	Curriculum and STEM skills: STEM and space Forces in motion and Newton’s laws Application of maths Employability skills: Awareness of STEM roles and careers Planning & organising Communication, listening & time management Teamwork, negotiation & delegation
Duration	2 hr sessions to ½ day workshop
Typical day format	Whole group assembly (30 min) AM session Lunch PM Session
Options	Can run using school timetable for classroom taster sessions 2 hour enrichment experience ½ Space development workshop
Student numbers	From 30 for classroom experience to 60 per ½ day session
Price
Suggested images	https://www.dropbox.com/s/rlz0klgtzgpcnl6/Ariane_6_and_Vega_C_artist_s_views_node_full_image_2.jpg?dl=0
Suggested video	https://youtu.be/Tk67Z_mai_k
Follow-up activities	on line resource links