Key Stage 4/5

Light Fantastic – Spectrometry and Space

In this investigative workshop, build your own spectrometer and discover how we use light from across the cosmos to explore and understand the nature of the universe via absorption and emission spectra, Doppler shift and much more.

- Science (Physics and Chemistry)

Blast-off Rockets: The Science of Space Travel

Discover the physics behind why rockets have been championing space travel and exploration for decades. Use this learning to develop your own paper rocket, testing and improving it throughout the session.

- Science (Physics)

Mission to Mars: Meeting the Brief

Take on the role of an ESA design team developing the next generation of Mars rover. Together, you will explore the parameters of design when developing for space missions. Teams will work closely to a design brief set by industry experts to create their prototype and compete to win the contract for their company.

- Science, Maths and DT

Concorde Killed My Fish

Explore archive materials to determine the impact of Concorde and its sonic boom. Understand why it was controversial and weigh primary sources to reach a supported conclusion for or against the safety of Concorde flying a supersonic speeds over populated areas. Consider historical research skills including bias, provenance, and validity of sources.

- History (Bias, Source Work), Critical Thinking

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School Prices

• Museum entry is £8 per student

• 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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