Need for Speed
KS2 & 3
75-minute facilitated session
Cost: £130 per class (up to 32 pupils)
Starting in our amazing Land Speed Exhibition, home to the fastest car in the world, pupils will learn more about the science behind speed, including air resistance and friction. Then, back in our dedicated learning space, pupils can develop working models to explore these principles. This session also enables pupils to experience the land speed record, on our 4D simulator (terms and conditions apply, find out more details at your point of enquiry).
Teacher notes:
| Curriculum Links |
Learning Outcomes |
| Science |
- Develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines through physics
- Asking relevant questions and using different types of scientific enquiries to answer them
- Compare how things move on different surfaces
- Identify the effects of air resistance and friction, that act between moving surfaces
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| Design and Technology |
- Understand how key events and individuals in design and technology have helped shape the world
- Understand mechanical systems in products
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| History |
- Know about significant historical events, people and places in their own locality
- Learn about the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements
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To book, please complete an
Enquiry Form
that will be processed by our team. For enquiries, please email ctm.info@cvlife.co.uk or call 02476237521.
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Travel Bursary Scheme
Does your school have more than 20% pupil premium children? Make learning outside of the classroom more accessible with our travel bursary scheme, funded through Arts Council England and the Department of Education.
If so, you could qualify for a travel bursary of up to £250 per visit*, to support the costs of transport when visiting the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum and Coventry Transport Museum with your pupils.
How to qualify:
- The travel bursary only applies to schools who book two learning sessions with us for the same group of pupils.
- This could include booking two sessions to take part at either the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum or Coventry Transport Museum, or combined across the two museums.
- Your school must have more than 20% of your children qualifying for pupil premium.
- Our school bookings team can advise you on how to do a two-session visit across our museums and what options you have. Contact them directly: ctm.info@cvlife.co.uk or call: 02476237521