Key Stage 2

Engineers of the Future

Learn about the history of flight with a focus on Bristol’s most famous aeroplanes. Explore how the materials used to build aeroplanes have changed over time. Your class will learn about aerodynamics and the science behind aeroplane design. Use what you have learnt to create and test your own glider.

- Science (Forces), History and DT

Supersonic Sound

Through a fun carousel of activities, develop your understanding of sound, how it is made and how it travels to our ears.  Learn about the sound levels produced by Concorde and then work together to create the most effective device to muffle the sound made by a jet engine.

- Science (Sound)

Mission to Mars: Cracking Coding

In this interactive workshop, discover how we use robots to explore other planets. Put your scratch coding skills to the test by programming your own robotic rover to collect rock samples on Mars.

Extension Option A (default option): Once you have successfully programmed the Mars rover to collect your rock samples, expand your skills by navigating a route back to the analysis site.

Extension Option B (please indicate on booking form to request): Once you have successfully programmed the Mars rover to collect your rock samples, you will work scientifically to investigate which Martian material will be best for building homes on the planet.

- Computing (Coding), Maths and Science (Space, Chemical Reactions)

Blast-off Rockets

In this practical STEM activity session, explore the key achievements on the road to human flight and space travel and discover the physics behind sending people into space. Learn what makes a good rocket as you create your very own paper rocket to launch on a mission.

- Science (Forces) and History

Lights, Camera, Discover: Upper KS2

In this interactive workshop, you will explore the way that light travels and how we can use manipulate this to create your very own periscope. You will also look at how light is used in camera telescopes to discover the wonders of the Universe.

- Science (Light and Space)

Layer It Up

Explore the different materials used to make aircraft past and present. Learn all about composite materials and how they have become so important in twenty first century manufacturing. Make your own composite by layering different materials and carry out an experiment to test its strength.

- Science (Materials)

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School Prices

• Museum entry is £8 per child.

• For school groups of more than 20 children, workshops are an additional £3 per child. For smaller groups a flat rate of £60 per workshop is applied.

• 1 free adult entry is available per 6 children booked.

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Borrow our Hubble Explorers Loan Box

Borrow our FREE Hubble Explorers Loan Box for resource packed, whole class, curriculum linked activities on KS2 Light And Space.

 What do we use light for? Can we see around corners? Can we see across the galaxy? The Hubble Explorers Loan box is packed with fun, hands on, activities and resources which explore light and mirrors, as well as access to a professor's video introduction to The Hubble Telescope.

 The Loan Box is free to use and collected from Aerospace Bristol. Please email learning@aerospacebristol.org with your school’s details to arrange collection.