Stratospheric STEM
Worksheet
We are at the forefront of engineering and design across the world, developing innovative systems and solutions to help protect people and the planet. For this STEM challenge we are going to introduce you to PHASA-35 our amazing new solar powered aircraft. PHASA-35 is very light weight, flies at extremely high altitudes, with the potential to stay airborne for up to a year!
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PHASA-35 - Solar in STEM
Head to our YouTube channel to find out more about PHASA-35 in our Series on Science with Operations Requirements Advisor Drew Steel. PHASA-35 is a great example of what engineers and technologists can do when they understand science and apply that know-how to finding new solutions to problems.
Solar in STEM - Task 1
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Engineering Fairy Tales
Engineering Fairy Tales are a range of STEM stories and challenges to help children understand about the world of engineering and develop their teamwork and creative problem-solving skills. These stories were developed by the education experts at STEMFirst, and are read by STEM Ambassadors from BAE Systems, the Royal Navy, British Army and RAF.
The Gingerbread Man
Activity pack
The Gingerbread Man, the Goat and the Wolf have reached the river and need to get to the other side. The boat however is broken...
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Tips on how to get the gingerbread man, the wolf and the goat across the river safely.
Hansel & Gretel
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Learn about programming as you help Gretel escape and rescue Hansel from the witch!
Solution idea
Want some tips on how to solve this challenge? Here’s one we made earlier!
Rapunzel
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With all that hair, surely there’s a way for Rapunzel to let herself down from the tower…
Solution idea
Want some tips on how to solve this challenge? Here’s one we made earlier!
Jack and the Beanstalk
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That beanstalk’s pretty tall. How could Jack get the golden egg down without it breaking?
Solution idea
Want some tips on how to solve this challenge? Here’s one we made earlier!
Cinderella
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Create a timing device to make sure Cinderella isn’t caught out at midnight!
Solution idea
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The Three Little Pigs
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Want some tips on how to solve this challenge? Here’s one we made earlier!
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
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Want some tips on how to solve this challenge? Here’s one we made earlier!
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
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Help Goldilocks make amends. Can you design a chair to hold three bears?
Solution idea
Want some tips on how to solve this challenge? Here’s one we made earlier!
