Sailing Science

Building Blocks Students will gain:
– An understanding of the simple physical properties of materials
– An understanding of the suitability of materials for particular uses

Curriculum Links Students will be working scientifically to:
– Making systematic and careful observations
– Using results to draw simple conclusions, make predictions for new values, suggest improvements and raise further questions
– Reporting on findings from enquiries, including oral explanations
– Identify the effects of air resistance, water resistance and friction, that act between moving surfaces

Beyond the curriculum Students will have the opportunity to:
– Apply existing knowledge to new situations
– Explore the importance of iteration in design