Desert Wheels: KS3 STEM Activity

Description:

This STEAM project is inspired by the Bloodhound Land Speed Record. The aim of the project is to use science, technology, engineering, arts and maths to design and build wheels for a model car which can then be tested on a simulated desert track.

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Objectives:

• For young people to fully immerse in a real-world problem-solving challenge
• Team building activities
• Use of collaborative structures
• Engage reluctant learners

Curriculum Links:

Science: Enquiry process, forces, energy, materials and matter.

Technology: Design, make, evaluate, technical knowledge.

Engineering: Design and make to solve real world problems.

Arts: Design in the style of a famous artist, explore ideas, evaluate and analyse creative work.

Maths: Working mathematically, shapes, variables, problem solving, mathematical reasoning.

Downloads:

Bloodhound Desert Wheels A4 Resource Pack

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