Engineering

Each week, you'll investigate a different topic, applying theoretical knowledge through practical challenges:

Momentum

Build and test model roller coasters to explore key physics concepts like kinetic and potential energy, velocity, acceleration, and momentum. Use the principles of conservation of energy to analyse how height and mass influence the speed and motion of your roller coaster as it moves through loops, turns, and drops. Collect data and use the results to understand real-world applications in engineering and transportation systems.

Bridges and Structures Challenge

Design and construct model bridges or towers using basic materials to investigate structural integrity and load-bearing principles. Apply physics concepts such as tension, compression, and equilibrium to evaluate your structure's performance, analysing how forces interact in real-world engineering projects.

Water Filtration Systems

Engineer a working water filtration system to explore fluid dynamics. Test different designs to improve efficiency, drawing connections to real-world applications in environmental engineering and sustainable resource management. Analyse your results to understand the physics behind the flow of liquids and the effectiveness of filtration techniques.