Activity Day for Schools.

The activities planned are suitable for KS1 – KS2 pupils and will demonstrate the principles of flight.

There are also four flight simulators which can be set to beginner level with a choice of aircraft.

Each day will be unique to the school and the setting and a discussion will be held with each school to ensure the suggested activities are suitable for the amount of space allocated. The schedule and timings for the day will also be agreed.

The use of the school hall would be appreciated as some of the projects require space to launch and to complete the challenges that can be set. Outside space can also be utilised weather and suitability permitting.

It is envisaged that whilst the BMFA Staff and Volunteers will run the day – school staff will support the activities and be responsible for the well-being of their pupils.

We also suggest that it might be best for the school to take any photographs/videos to avoid any Safeguarding issues. The BMFA would be grateful if we could have photographs for our Website and Social Media for publicity purposes once the school has approved them.

Sample Activity day [timings are approximate]

As there is a PowerPoint presentation access to a screen and Wi-Fi would be appreciated.

8.15     Arrival and set up

9.30      Introductions and housekeeping – then a short presentation on the principles of flight.

9.45 – 10.30    Build an Aerojet and complete simple challenges [whole group]

10.30- 10.45   Break

10.45- 11.30 Introduction to the carousel of activities – groups to begin their first build and fly challenge

11.30 -12.10 Second carousel challenge

12.15- 13.15 Lunch

13.15 -14.00 Third carousel challenge

14.00 -14.15 Plenary session

By the end of the day each student will have completed four activities. These can be selected upon consultation from the following: