Fun Science is pleased to have partnered with iFLY indoor skydiving centres to develop a science workshop that has links to both skydiving and the national curriculum.
iFLY science workshops are available for both primary and secondary schools at centres in Manchester, Basingstoke and Milton Keynes.
Primary Course:
2 introductory flights – equivalent to 3 real skydives from 12,000 feet
1 hour interactive Wind Workshop suitable for KS1 and KS2
Direct Links to the primary National Curriculum, covering Materials, Experiments, Forces, Air Resistance, Gathering and Recording data.
Wind powered model making
Delivered by Qualified Science Professional
All equipment for workshop supplied, including one workbook per child.
Full flight instruction including class briefing
Flight equipment hire – flight suit, helmet and goggles
Personal flight certificate
1 free flight for teacher
£29.99 per pupil (Lite version, 1 x 45 second flight, £19.99) Secondary course:
2 introductory flights – equivalent to 3 real skydives from 12,000 feet
1 hour interactive Wind Workshop suitable for KS3 and KS4
Direct Links to the secondary National Curriculum and GCSE syllabus, covering Forces, Experiments, Air Resistance, Energy transfers, Gathering and Recording data.
Wind powered model making
Delivered by Qualified Science Professional
All equipment for workshop supplied, including one workbook per child.
Full flight instruction including class briefing
Flight equipment hire – flight suit, helmet and goggles