How do different forces operate – and what do they actually do?
"The main reason for the workshop was to engage the students and hopefully to develop more of an interest in science. The students definitely did this!" Head of Science, Notre Dame Catholic College
Workshop Description
CSI: Rollercoaster sets your students a problem – to identify which of six suspects sabotaged what was to be the most exciting and force-defying rollercoaster in the world: the Newton. And they’ll need to consider all their prior knowledge to explore some forces that are entirely new to them – before finding out about a little-known inventor whose understanding of magnetism is still saving lives today: Alexander Miles.
Exploring: gravity, friction, upthrust, centrifugalism, centripetalism, magnestism.
"We really enjoyed the workshop, staff felt they gained a great deal from it, as well as the pupils. They now recognise the “hidden” skills of science. They know that you need patience, observational skills, questioning and team work in order to succeed." St. Edward’s School
Science
KS2-KS3 / P4-P7
1½ hours – half a day (depending on how many classes)
30 pupils per workshop
Classroom
FAQs
CSI: Rolercoaster can accommodate up-to 30 pupils per workshop.
Workshops last for 1½ hours – half a day (depending on how many classes)
Each working space needs to be equipped with laptop/screen/projector, so pupils can view the supporting PowerPoint throughout.
These workshops are designed to take place in the classroom.
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