Rocket Cars: Hi-speed Challenge
Students use their scientific knowledge and engineering skills to build a strong and fast prototype rocket car that will run at speeds of up to 50 mph, whilst learning how to work together effectively and developing skills useful for the workplace.
This hands-on workshop builds students’ confidence in their science and engineering abilities and brings the curriculum to life in an engaging and exciting way.
Suitable for:
- Year 4 – 12
Curriculum and STEM skills:
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- Forces and motion
- Application of maths and science
- Gather and record data for analysis
- Use of tools & crafting
- Reading an engineering drawing
- Understanding limits & safety
Employability skills:
- Awareness of STEM roles and careers
- Planning & organising
- Communication, listening & time management
- Teamwork, negotiation & delegation
Workshop length:
- Whole day
- Can run as 2 x half day sessions
- Can include assembly presentation to whole school
Student numbers:
- 30 working in teams of 2
- 60 working in teams of 4
To find out more or to book a workshop, please complete the enquiry form