Summer Space Day Camp 31 July – 4 August



Rod Stevenson2017Summer Space Day Camp 31 July – 4 August Science, Space and Rocket ExtravaganzaDay Camp @ WEMDates: 31 July – 4 August 2017Suitable: 10-14 year oldsCost ?100 for the 5 days (each candidate to supply daily packed lunch and drinks)Time: 10am – 2pm each dayVenue: Wind Energy Museum, Repps with Bastick, Nofolk** Please we use the listed Programme as a guide as some projects/objectives may take longer than others to complete so a candidate may not fully cover the course.Wind Energy MuseumStaithe Road, Repps with Bastwick NR295JU07796407864ActivityTopicDurationAim/ObjectiveEquipmentISSET VideoMission patches1/2 Hour1 1/2 HourBrief introductionHands-on activity. Group work and familiarisation.Show names and interests.Can be space-based or personalised.DVD?disc/videoVideo clip of Astronaut describing patch.Cloth patches.Solar System Comparisons?Jigsaw of Solar systemScale model of the Solar systemPowers of TenPlanisphere1/2 Hour?1/2 Hour3/4 Hour1/4 Hour1/4 HourUnderstanding the similarities in the solar system bodies and their distinctions.Naming of planets / relative positions. Scales and size.?Dimensions of the UniverseConstellations in the night skyActivityTopicDuration Aim/ObjectiveEquipmentSession 3 Earth/Moon/Sun/ ISS scale demo.Space acronymsRockets introductionRocket timelineHow Much To Launch You?1/2 Hour1/4 Hour3/4 Hour1/2 Hour1/4 HourBasic sizes between familiar objects in space.Warm up activity.Historical awareness.Historical awareness. Order information and displaying.Understanding of importance of weight in launching rockets.Inflatable globe. Long string! Big Room.Powerpoint presentation.Powerpoint presentation. Columbia Tribute video clip.Rocket cards.String, scissors, wall.Year cards and rocket information.'How Much To Launch You?' sheetSession 4Rocket launchingStraw rocketsPop rockets1/4 Hour3/4 Hour1 HourEngage activity.Propulsion basics. Stability ideas.Reactions and propulsion ideas.Shuttle launch video.Light paper, straws, scissors and sellotape. Planet targets hung up.Film canisters, water, paper, scissors, sellotape, fizzy vitamin tablets and stop watch.ActivityTopicDuration Aim/Objective EquipmentSession 5 Year in ReviewRing Wing Glider?One Straw Kite?Shuttle gliders?5 mins1/2Hour3/4 Hour3/4 HourIntroduction/warm-upHands-on activity.ISSET Video CD, 'Year in Review' video.Worksheet and sheets of paperWorksheet and basic materialsGlider sheets on paper.Cut out and make?Session 6Compressed air rocket launch and tracking2 HoursMake rockets and launch.Measure altitude and flight distance of rockets.Conditions for best launch.Card, scissors, mobile rocket launcher, air pump, altitude measurer and chart.?Rotor MotorRight FlightDelta Wing Glider1/2 Hour3/4 Hour3/4 HourHands-on activity.Hands-on activity.Hands-on activity.Worksheet.Worksheet.Worksheet.ActivityTopicDurationAim/ObjectiveEquipmentSession 7International Space Station?Exploring the solar systemMars lander1/2 hour3/4Hour2 HoursVisualising the ISS and understanding the aims of the project.Solar system pictures/facts.Oral skills.Design strategy.Basic space ideas.Microgravity video, 'Meet me at the station', fly-around video clips. 3D ISS model.Powerpoint presentation of planets. Solar System Challenge sheetDesign lander and present ideas. Build lander, both with and without a budget.Land two eggs per group. Waste/cheap materials.ActivityTopicDurationAim/ObjectiveEquipmentSession 8Mars Exploration RoverMars MishapMars research1/4 Hour1/2 Hour1 1/4 HoursUnderstanding Mars rovers and missions.Exploring the challenges of landing on other planets.Use Internet and PowerpointMars Exploration Rover video. KWL sheet.Mars Mishap sheet.Pupils put together Powerpoint presentations on Mars. Web sites listed. This may be run as a competition.Session 9Astronauts and space suits????1 1/4 Hours????1 HourDifficulty with working in space. Astronaut training.Finding out about space conditions and solutions.??.Video clips: 'Go For EVA', Doll's HeadSpace Conditions sheetSpace Conditions & Space Suits KWL gridSections of disposable nappy.Presentations from yesterday. IWB.Session 10Evaluation formsAir Engines?Balloon StagingISS Lofting?Alien Life1/2 Hour1 Hour?1 Hour1 Hour?3/4 Hour??Understanding propulsion, building models.Understanding rocket staging and propulsion concepts.Understanding propulsion and construction of vehiclesDo aliens exist?Evaluation forms.Air Engine sheet. Balloons, string, tape, straws and general equipment.Balloon Staging sheet.Same equipment as Air Engine.General classroom equipment. See instructions.Powerpoint presentation.?Student SlideshowMars roverSolar Oven?Team photoPresentation of Space Camp Student discs1 1/2 hours1 Hour1 1/2 Hours1/2 Hour1/2 HourIT skills.Following instructions.Building model.Building a solar oven. Energy, physics.?Feel-good factor!PhotoJam. Images from the programme.Card templates, scissors and balloons.Pizza boxes, aluminium foil, plastic wrap.?Place photo on internet for pupils to download. ................
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