Pneumatics & Hydraulics
Explore the compression of solids, liquids and gasses. Make a pneumatic monster, design and build a pneumatic boat or car and make a water rocket fly - all by storing and transferring energy using air.
National Curriculum
Key Objectives
KS1:
Sc1 1, 2(b,f), Sc4 (2b,c)
DT 2(c,d,e)
KS2:
Sc1 1, 2(c,d,f,g,i,j,k,l), Sc3 (1e), Sc4 (2b,c,d,e)
DT2 (b,d), DT3 (a,b), DT5 (c)
Activity details
Duration: full day
Cost: TBA
Maximum pupil numbers in a session: 150
Planning and running the session
Location, furniture and equipment requirements: A hall or classroom with tables and chairs to suit required number of pupils, or a large field or play area.
School staff support expectation: The teacher and any auxiliary staff are expected to support the pupils in their activities and learning. Teachers are also responsible for maintaining discipline during the activity.
Risk evaluation: can be supplied on booking
To book
Please download and complete the booking form and return to STEM Sussex via email or fax.
For more information contact STEM Sussex
