The 8^th Annual Schools Event organised by The London Materials Society will take place on the 17^th June 2010.  The event is aimed at school children from the age of 14 years and upwards and is designed to allow teachers and school children to cover aspects of the science/technology school curriculum.  This year the event will be hosted at the RAF Museum in London (Colindale).  

It will start at 10 am and finish at 2.15 pm. 

Included are 2 activities;

Aeronauts Interactive CentreThe gallery has over 40 hands on experiments to help students to understand the science of flight. Topics such as air resistance, friction, balances, circuits, light and reflection and G-Forces are covered.

National Curriculum links: Sc3 Materials and their properties, Sc4 Physical processes.
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes 

and

Rocket SciencePupils can design and make a realistic rocket and launch it safely. The rockets are propelled using an electrically controlled compressed air launcher. This workshop can be held indoors or outdoors.

National Curriculum links: Sc1 Scientific enquiry, Sc4 Physical Processes – Forces and Motion
Duration: Approximately one hour

The event is free of charge and includes packed lunches.  

If you would like your school to participate in the Schools Event please contact Dr. Priya Pavan (ppavan@billericay.essex.sch.uk) on +44 (0) 7765 250469.