Prepare for Take-off! Join our Glider Challenge!
This extraordinary, cost-free programme invites 10 state primary schools to embark on a thrilling exploration of STEM. Generously funded by Olympus, a global medical technology company.
Year 5-6 students (or equivalent) are invited to soar into a world of innovation and creativity - a half-day, virtual workshop that brings the excitement of aerospace engineering right into classrooms across the UK.
About the STEM Challenge Day
The day is fuelled to be a high-flying adventure! Students will team up to design, build, and test three unique gliders, each a masterpiece of form, shape, and materials. The sky's the limit as they unleash their creativity and engineering skills!
When
18 Jun - 18 Jun 2024
Start time: 09:30 hrs
Finish time: 12:00 hrs
Where
Virtual delivery
Cost
Kindly funded By Olympus.
What
Get ready to transform your Year 5-6 (England and Wales), P5-6 (Scotland), or Year 6-7 (Northern Ireland) students into aerospace engineers for a day! We'll provide everything needed for up to 45 students from each school, guiding them through an unforgettable engineering journey via a YouTube Live link.
How
This event is completely free to your school!
Your students will discover the magic of flight and the role of aerospace engineers.
Master the art of balancing forces during flight and build test gliders.
Soar and explore wing shape, aircraft design, balance, and forces.
Uncover the fascinating world of aerospace engineering.
Apply scientific methods to test and refine gliders.
Enhance teamwork, listening, and problem-solving skills.