Workshop
Students work in small teams using their STEM skills to design, build, test and improve a small fan-powered car. The session ends with an exciting race-off!
Secondary
Students work in teams of 3 to build a prototype Fan-Powered Car to a fixed design. They test the prototype to establish a benchmark performance and are then given access to different components to try to improve the performance of their cars.
Throughout the session, teams are encouraged to take multiple readings of their cars performance and average results. They are also encouraged to think about what constitutes a fair test in this context, and use their knowledge of forces and energy to optimise car performance.
It all ends in an exciting final race-off!
Duration and capacity
Typically 2 hours with 300 participants but there's an all-day version for up to 60 participants.
Cost and location
Starts at £550 + VAT.
Available in England and Wales.
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
Problem solving - Finding solutions to challenges
Teamwork - Working cooperatively with others to achieve a shared goal
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