Aerodynamics – How does the shape of a vehicle affect the speed it will travel?

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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: 
Aberdeen College
3. Event / activity title: 
Aerodynamics – How does the shape of a vehicle affect the speed it will travel?
5. Event or activity description (max 300 words): 

A laboratory workshop looking at the effect of aerodynamics on vehicle design. Pupils will constructmodels, and conduct tests in the physics laboratory to identify the designs with the best aerodynamic features. This workshop can also be combined with the college’s planetarium presentation. Age P7 – S4 Up to 36 pupils (18 if lab only). One hour for lab only, two hours for planetarium/laboratory. All groups must be accompanied by a member of school staff.

6. Type of event / activity (tick all that apply): 
Field trip
Hands-on activities
Open day/Tour
7. Keywords: 
Earth Science
Maths
Physics
Space Science
Technology
8. Event start and end date and time: 
Monday, 18 March, 2013 - 13:00 to Thursday, 21 March, 2013 - 15:00
9. Other timing notes: 
18 and 21 March: 1pm to 3pm
10. Your organisation/event website: 
www.abcol.ac.uk
11. Venue of the event/activity: 
Aberdeen College, Gallowgate Centre
12. Venue address: 
Gallowgate Centre
Aberdeen
AB25 1BN
United Kingdom
13. Venue telephone number: 
Douglas Fraser T: 01224 612190 or E: douglas.fraser@abcol.ac.uk
14. What age groups is it open to?: 
11–14 year olds
15. How many pupils will this reach in total?: 
72
16. Would you like to request a National Science & Engineering Week Marketing Pack?: 
No
Would you like you event to appear on our events map?: 
Yes
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Address: 
Gallowgate Centre
Aberdeen
AB25 1BN
United Kingdom
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POINT (-2.1008364 57.152314)