Hands-on experiences, using wind tunnels where students will test aerodynamic properties of different materials and structures. The workshop is designed to foster a deeper appreciation of natural forces, encouraging critical thinking and scientific curiosity.
Program objectives:
- Use a combination of technology and clay to prototype car designs to minimise the effects of drag in a horizontal wind tunnel
- Prototype design features to determine their impact on lift, hover, stick or fly, in a vertical wind tunnel.
Curriculum links:
ScienceDesign and technologies
Mathematics
Industry links:
Aerospace and Automotive EngineeringMaterials science and engineering
Design and innovation