In this fun session, pupils will conduct three experiments to discover more about the forces involved in flight and how aeroplanes fly.
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Suitable for:
Second level. P5-P7
What will my pupils do in the workshop?
- Learn what a force is
- Find out that air is stuff and can move things
- Learn about the four forces of flight; lift, weight, drag and thrust
- Fold and fly a paper aeroplane to find out about lift
- Make a paper rocket to find out about lift
- Conduct a simple experiment to find out about drag
Length of session:
60 mins
Timings:
10:30/11:45/13:00 (60 mins) Check your booking for timings and arrive at the museum at least 15 minutes before the start of your workshop.
Dates available:
May 2024
- Wednesday 15 FULLY BOOKED
- Thursday 16 FULLY BOOKED
- Wednesday 22
- Thursday 23
- Wednesday 29 FULLY BOOKED
- Thursday 30
June
- Wednesday 5
- Thursday 6
- Wednesday 26
- Thursday 27
Curriculum links:
SCN 2-07a
SCN 2-08a
Sustainable Development Goals
4
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