Sep 6, 2024

Hydrogen power (KS4)

KS4 Hydrogen power How to make hydrogen from water. Hydrogen is an alternative to petrol and diesel fuels for combustion engines. The only by-product of using it is water, so it does not

Sep 6, 2024

Wooden Helicopter Activity (KS4)

KS4 WOODEN HELICOPTER SUBJECT: Aeronautics TOPIC: Propulsion DESCRIPTION: Make two pieces of wood into a simple helicopter.   MATERIALS and TOOLS: 1/4-inch dowel rod 7 1/2 inches long 1 piece of pine or

Sep 6, 2024

Flying High (KS4)

KS4 Flying high Calculating the amount of energy needed to launch a rocket into space. Rockets carry satellites, people, and supplies from the Earth into space. Can you calculate the amount of energy

Sep 6, 2024

Measuring noise (KS3)

KS3 Measuring Noise Measuring the amount of noise produced by different activities. In this activity learners will measure noise produced by a range of activities using a sound meter to help them understand

Sep 6, 2024

Maple Seed Helicopters Activity (KS3)

KS3 Maple Seed Helicopters SUBJECT: Aeronautics TOPIC: Helicopters DESCRIPTION: Autorotating helicopters, based on the shape of maple seeds, are made from paper.