Space (Secondary)
11-13 years
4h 30m + pre- and post-work
3391
Pupils will learn and experience different roles/careers within the space sector and what they do to launch rockets and satellites.
They will get an insight into the Scottish space industry and how the growing sector can benefit Scotland.
The maximum number of pupils per session is 20.
The module lasts approximately 4 hours and consists of the following activities:
- Introduction to the Newton Room and Scotland's space industry
- Remote Sensing Scavenger Hunt - pupils will explore some different types of data that satellites can collect via remote sensing.
- Satellite Survival - pupils will programme a Lego Spike Prime robot to orbit a model earth, behaving as a satellite in orbit.
- Rocket Design - pupils will design and make a rocket using materials provided. They will test their rocket’s performance using a compressed air rocket launcher, and a speed radar gun.
Throughout this module the pupils will be encouraged to discuss and consider how the activities and skills used within this workshop are relevant to real life careers.
Curriculum for Excellence links for this module can be found here.
