Today, Owls enjoyed an exciting STEM Day as part of the Road to RIAT programme, combining science, technology, engineering and mathematics with creativity and problem-solving. Throughout the day, children took on the role of aerospace engineers. They began by designing and building their own gliders, carefully considering factors such as shape, balance and aerodynamics. Once their gliders were complete, they tested them to see how far and accurately they could fly. They measured how far the gliders went and how long they were in the air for. We then worked out the speed of each glider. They then evaluated their designs, discussing what worked well and identifying improvements they could make to increase performance. We also discussed what we could have done to make it a fairer test and some obstacles we faced.
Children also explored the importance of sustainable energy and how it can help create a greener future for aviation. They learned about different renewable energy sources, including solar and wind power. Using their new knowledge, children designed their own sustainable aircraft, thinking creatively about how renewable energy and innovative technology could be used to power future flights. The children produced some fantastic ideas, demonstrating excellent imagination and engineering skills.
