Primary Takeaway: Up In The Air

Ever wondered what life is like up in the air? This menu will provide you with facts, advice, and stories all about aviation!

The activities on this menu will take 2 hours and 40 minutes. As this menu is designed for little Stemettes, we recommend parental supervision for all activities.

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Dr Catherine Jones

50 Minutes

In this session replay and meal plan from the 6th of August 2020, Stemettes spoke to the wonderful Dr Catherine Jones, an electronic and electrical engineer and core researcher at Rolls Royce. Here, she shows us how to make our own paper aircraft and shares her knowledge.

For this Meal Plan you will need:
• A4 Paper
• Glue/ Sticky Tape
• Scissors
OR
• Paper
• Pen
• Somewhere to write down notes

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Sheila Scott OBE

14 Minutes

In this session replay and meal plan from the 11th of May 2020, we learnt about the STEMazing Sheila Scott, who broke over 100 aviation records during her career! Here, you can find out what makes a good plane and have a go at making your own.

You will need:
• A4 paper
• Internet access
OR
• A4 paper
• Colouring pencils
• Pens
• Computer

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Dr Suzie Imber

36 Minutes

In this session replay and meal plan originally filmed on the 12th of August 2020, we learnt about the wonderful Suzie Imber who works as a planetary scientist. We learnt about her life and achievements, as well as having a go at recreating the surface of our favourite planet.

You will need:
• Milk
• Food colouring
• Washing up liquid/ Soap
• Internet access
OR
• Paper
• Pens
• Colouring pencils
• Internet access

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