UNITS OF WORK
Introduction
The Primary STEM Project encourages pupils to explore all areas of the curriculum whilst designing, making testing and racing a miniature F1 car powered by compressed air.
The project covers STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) in addition to many other areas of the UK Key Stage 2 National Curriculum, in an exciting classroom-based project aimed at primary school children. Either individually, or in groups of 3 or 4, pupils design, make and race a miniature racing car. Using a pre-cut net to form the chassis of the car, pupils then use their understanding of the science of speed to design an efficient bodyshell. After testing and modifying their designs, cars are finally raced down a 12m track powered by compressed air, in an exciting race, engaging the whole school.
The project revolves around teamwork, recognising personal strengths and those in others.
Using the worksheets included the project can be extended to include:
There is also the opportunity to look at Formula 1 in a wider sense and explore geography, fitness, mental health and wellbeing, creative and persuasive writing, history, art and design, amongst other subjects.
The project is broken down into 6 units of work including learning outcomes and teaching notes, followed by a series of work and information sheets to support learning with suggested extension work.
These lessons can be further extended using the online bank of resources that include web links, videos, and PowerPoints, as well as additional worksheets and information sheets enabling teachers to further expand the breadth of learning or reinforce previous learning.
The project covers STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) in addition to many other areas of the UK Key Stage 2 National Curriculum, in an exciting classroom-based project aimed at primary school children. Either individually, or in groups of 3 or 4, pupils design, make and race a miniature racing car. Using a pre-cut net to form the chassis of the car, pupils then use their understanding of the science of speed to design an efficient bodyshell. After testing and modifying their designs, cars are finally raced down a 12m track powered by compressed air, in an exciting race, engaging the whole school.
The project revolves around teamwork, recognising personal strengths and those in others.
Using the worksheets included the project can be extended to include:
- Design development
- Promotion and presentation skills
- Marketing and merchandise
- Verbal presentation and communication skills
- Team identity, colour schemes, logos & uniform
There is also the opportunity to look at Formula 1 in a wider sense and explore geography, fitness, mental health and wellbeing, creative and persuasive writing, history, art and design, amongst other subjects.
The project is broken down into 6 units of work including learning outcomes and teaching notes, followed by a series of work and information sheets to support learning with suggested extension work.
These lessons can be further extended using the online bank of resources that include web links, videos, and PowerPoints, as well as additional worksheets and information sheets enabling teachers to further expand the breadth of learning or reinforce previous learning.
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