Tinkering with Space Engineering NN026
Tinkering with Space Engineering
Summary
Bring engineering into your primary school through the exciting topic of Space Exploration. This 3 session course will take a blended approach, being delivered by both remote and a face to face hands-on practical workshop. The activities are based around the European Space Agency’s (ESA) new robotic rover Rosalind Franklin and NASA’S Mars rover, Perseverance. There will be an opportunity to design, build and test models using basic materials and the latest technologies for robots including robotic arms, rovers and space probes. Teachers will work through a complete unit of work on the progression of rocketry skills across the primary curriculum.
Who is it for?
Primary WAU co-ordinators and teachers.
What topics are covered?
Engineering/ technology/ space
How will you learn?
This is a blended course, some learning will be online and some face to face
How long is this course?
3 days
Course Leaders
Gill Humes
Outcomes
Participants will:
- experience a range of activities designed to engage and excite pupils in engineering activities linked to space exploration
- acquire a range of engineering skills, through hands on experience and consider how these can be used back in the classroom
- reflect on the progression in scientific skills and consider ways to support colleagues back in school.
Notes
Please note - if you work at a state funded school or college in Northern Ireland you will eligible for the ENTHUSE Bursary upon full attendance on this course