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Bloodhound Supersonic Car
The mission: to build a car capable of traveling at over 1000mph and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Science made simple are taking the project on the road, in this interactive science show.
What are the challenges in building a vehicle that travels faster then a speeding bullet? See rocket tests, the effect of drag and the fastest mathematician on earth.
Comparing properties of materials including hardness, strength and flexibility, and relating these to uses of the materials
Friction, including air resistance, as a force that slows moving objects and may prevent objects from starting to move
When objects are pushed or pulled, an opposing pull or push can be felt
Sounds are made when objects vibrate, but that vibrations are not always directly visible
Looking at the part science has played in the development of many useful things
Using appropriate scientific language and terms, including SI units of measurement to communicate ideas and explain the behaviour of materials, phenomena and processes
Forces are interactions between objects and can affect their shape and motion
Elements and compounds show characteristic chemical properties and patterns in their behaviour
Use real-life examples as a basis for finding out about science
Use creativity and innovation in science, and appreciate their importance in enterprise
Explore contemporary and historical scientific developments
After watching this show pupils should:
Understand that engineering is a practical application of science and technology.
Know that science and engineering can be used to develop new technology, and make advances to existing technology, and that these developments can have implications for how we live our lives.
Understand that air is a material and that it can affect how a moving object will travel.
Know that materials are considered for different purposes based on their properties.
Know that things that go faster than the speed of sound will make a sonic boom.
Know that forces can be used to make an object move and that the amount of force applied to an object affects how much the object will move.
Know that oxygen is needed for things to burn.
Understand that aerodynamics is a very important consideration in the design of cars, in terms of drag and turbulence.
Know that trial and error is a very important part of the design process.
Know that oxygen is needed for things to burn, and that oxygen can relight a glowing splint.
50 or 60 minute versions available
Suggested audiences
Families or mixed age groups
We will need the venue to provide
Two long tables
Room that can be darkened is preferable
Floor space that can get wet!