Science
Key Stage 3
Energy, motion, inertia and momentum
Schools are invited to use our heritage railway as a stimulus to demonstrate the relevance of science in our everyday lives. Key areas are energy, motion, inertia and momentum. The investigation are based on a railway carriage, a train and the Railway Institute. It is an opportunity to experience first hand science outside the classroom.
Your day may include
- Building a Hero's Engine
- Construction of an Inertia tube
- Construction of a simple anemometer
- Construction of a directional pen indicator
- Burning fuels and the environment
- On site laboratories
- Train Ride
The day begins at Sheringham Station at 10am and finishes at Holt Railway Institute at 2pm.
Free preliminary visit by a member of staff recommended.
An on-line teachers pack will be available soon
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