High Speed Engineering Challenge

Title	HIGH-SPEED ENGINEERING CHALLENGE
Summary	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.
Category	SPEED
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: Forces in motion Application of maths 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
Duration	Design, build and run sessions last 2 – 2.5 hours
Typical day format	Opening presentation to all participating students (or the whole school if preferred) Design, build and run sessions x 2
Options	Two options are available depending on facilities and budget: Estes rocket motors (for outdoor use only) CO₂(for both indoor and outdoor use) Outdoor require a flat space for a track of 30m x 5m Indoor require a flat space 15m x 5m
Student numbers	Up to 60 per build session in groups of 3.
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