Destination Space School Workshop Activities

KS 2
This popular Robot Arms workshop introduces pupils to some of the technology used in space. Pupils have opportunity to control a robot arm to complete tasks using 3D shapes.

KS 2 Curriculum Links
- controlling a physical system to accomplish a specific goal.
- solve problems by decomposing in to smaller parts.
- work with various forms of input and output.
- use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly.
This workshop can be adapted for Year 2 following discussion during booking process.

KS 1 Curriculum Links
- recognise common uses of information technology beyond school.
- use technology safely and respectfully.
"Our Year 5 class are really keen to bring their families to Herstmonceux. They particularly loved the robot arms workshop."
KS 1

An exciting adventure where we pretend to travel to the International Space Station and back in less than 30 minutes!

One child is gradually dressed as an astronaut while the group discuss the properties of materials and the way this makes some more suitable than others for our particular purposes.