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

Sailing Science: Master materials and forces

Investigate materials and forces as budding engineers. Build, test, and adapt a land yacht in the build up to a big race. Who will build the land yacht that travels, furthest, fastest, or that has the most innovative design?

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.

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