The day focuses on forces and the work of Sir Isaac Newton. Pupils are divided into small groups to complete a series of challenges that are set around the study centre, taking it in turns to face one of nine tasks. The hands-on challenges include: Pythagoras’ theorem; measuring gravity; Newton’s Laws of Motion; resistance; down force; and many mathematics puzzles. Tasks are set and equipment provided ready for the pupils to experiment according to the theories.

Learning Outcomes: using first-hand and secondary data to carry out a range of scientific investigations; investigate friction, including air resistance, as a force that slows moving objects and may prevent objects from starting to move; to measure forces and identify the direction in which they act; understand that objects are pulled downwards because of the gravitational attraction between them and the Earth; understand that when objects are pushed or pulled, an opposing pull or push can be felt.

Cost: 30 pupils £400 per day