Air Resistance STEM Challenge at Paultons Theme Park
Key Info
Experience a practical interactive STEM session related to forces and air resistance.
Working scientifically in ‘Engineering teams’ groups will explore the natural phenomena of air resistance. This 45-minute session includes creating a fair test using KNEX models;’ measuring timings; entering data; finding the mean and forming conclusions from the test.
This workshop uncovers the rich connections between maths, science, technology and computing in a hugely practical way. Workshop results can be printed for the school.
Learning Objectives:
- Create and conduct a fair test
- Use equipment to measure time, calculate mean and enter data
- Take accurate measurements using standard units
- Report on findings from enquiries
- Identify the relationship between air resistance and speed
About Paultons Theme Park
Whether you are looking for workshops, fun days out, or a mixture of both – Paultons Park has plenty to excite and engage students across all Key Stages. With short queue times, huge variety and great value prices; Paultons is a top choice for KS1 – KS4 visits.
For those looking to add a curriculum workshop, Paultons Park offers a wide range of subjects focused on achieving National Curriculum criteria. Their completely unique classroom, Professor Blast’s Learning Lab, is an immersive environment designed to ignite curiosity. Have ‘close encounters’ with a range of fascinating animals in their biology sessions – ideal for Foundation and KS1.
Their highly popular and practical ‘Rollercoaster Forces’ and ‘Ride Programming’ sessions are specifically designed for first hand experiences with KS2 students, with several new and updated workshops ready to be booked for KS2 groups also. For KS3 students they specialise in the real-life application of Maths and Computing, offering sessions on statistics, speed and technology. Provision for KS4, which benefits coursework projects, includes marketing, customer service and business workshops.
Paultons Park is experienced in hosting large volumes of school trips and offers free on-site parking.
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