Ready for lift off? Join the Thales Primary Glider Challenge!
Send your students on a journey to discovery this Science Week. This FREE programme invites 10 state primary schools to take flight into the fascinating world of STEM, generously sponsored by Thales.
Year 5-6 students (or equivalent) will soar into a world of innovation and creativity and take part in a half-day virtual workshop, delivered by The Smallpeice Trust that brings the excitement of aerospace engineering right into classrooms across the UK.
About the STEM Challenge Day
During the event, students will team up to design, build, and test three unique gliders, each a masterpiece of form, shape, and materials. The sky's the limit as they unleash their creativity and engineering skills!
When
18 Mar - 18 Mar 2025
Start time: 09:30 hrs
Finish time: 12:00 hrs
Where
Virtual Delivery
Cost
Fully funded and generously sponsored by Thales
What
Get ready to transform your Year 5-6 (England and Wales), P5-6 (Scotland), or Year 6-7 (Northern Ireland) students into aerospace engineers for a day!
We'll provide everything needed for up to 45 students, guiding them through an unforgettable engineering journey via a YouTube Live link.
How
During this event, your students will:
Discover the magic of flight and the role of aerospace engineers
Master the art of balancing forces during flight and build test gliders.
Soar and explore wing shape, aircraft design, balance, and forces.
Uncover the fascinating world of aerospace engineering.
Apply scientific methods to test and refine gliders.
Enhance teamwork, listening, and problem-solving skills.
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