Electromagnet invent challenge

1. Would you like your event or activity to appear on the National Science & Engineering Week event and activity map?:

Yes

2. Name of school/organisation:

Norden High School & Sports College

3. Event / activity title:

Electromagnet invent challenge

5. Event or activity description (max 300 words):

Year 9 students are to use their knowledge of electromagnets to invent/create a device that can pick up and transfer the greatest number of steel ball bearings in one minute. Prizes also awarded for design briefs, marketing, team award and team player.

6. Type of event / activity (tick all that apply):

Conference

Competition

Hands-on activities

7. Keywords:

Engineering

General Science

Materials Science

Physics

Technology

8. Event start and end date and time:

Monday, 18 March, 2013 - 09:00 to 15:00

10. Your organisation/event website:

www.nordenhighschool.co.uk

11. Venue of the event/activity:

Norden High School & Sports College

12. Venue address:

Stourton Street

Rishton

Blackburn

Lancashire

bb1 4ed

United Kingdom

13. Venue telephone number:

01254885378

14. What age groups is it open to?:

11–14 year olds

15. How many pupils will this reach in total?:

135

16. Would you like to request a National Science & Engineering Week Marketing Pack?:

Yes

Would you like you event to appear on our events map?:

Yes

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