Education Trips
We know that a day out of school must meet some meaningful learning objectives - that’s why we have introduced new educational presentations and supporting material focused on The Science of Theme Parks. All our Educational Content is now completely Free of Charge.
What we offer
Our science teaching experts have designed 30-minute presentations targeted specifically at Key Stage 3, 4 or 5 and aligned with National Curriculum requirements.
Our aim is to excite and inspire your students about the amazing science of rollercoasters which they are about to witness first hand, therefore our Science presentations are designed to either be delivered in the classroom prior to a trip to Thorpe Park, or in our on-site cinema on the morning of your trip. Please note these presentations are incredibly popular, so are subject to availability.
The presentations are planned with your students in mind so that they are:
- Age-appropriate (targeted at Key Stage 3 or 4 science or Key Stage 5 physics)
- Explicitly aligned to the curriculum for Key Stage 3, GCSE or A level physics
- Designed to inspire, inform and excite the students ahead of their first-hand experience of the attractions they are about to enjoy
We also offer guidance to teachers, including materials to use for preparation in science lessons ahead of your visit, a summary of the presentations themselves and follow-up resources to consolidate and extend your students’ learning after you return to school.
Educational Presentations
- Available from Key Stages 3-5
- Aligned with National Curriculum (See below for more info)
- Approx. 30 mins long
- Presentations held in our 4D cinema
- Free of Charge
- Also available as download resource
Please note that educational talks are only available on our off-peak dates, subject to availability and booked on a first-come, first-served basis.
Learning Objectives – What’s Covered
The Science of Theme Parks KS3
- Energy transfers: interchange between gravitational and kinetic stores
- Gravity and g-forces
- Friction braking and magnetic braking, both causing heating
- Electric current and potential difference
- Circular motion and orbits
- Pressure in liquids and gases (hydraulics and pneumatics)
- Sound absorption by different materials
- Rates and capacity
- STEM careers
The Science of Theme Parks KS4
- Energy transfers: interchange between gravitational, kinetic and thermal stores
- Gravity and g-forces
- Friction and electromagnetic induction in braking causing temperature rise; specific heat capacity
- Potential difference causing electric current to flow
- Pressure in liquids and gases (hydraulics and pneumatics)
- Sound absorption by different materials
- Rates and capacity
- STEM careers
The Science of Theme Parks KS5
- Energy transfers: interchange between gravitational, kinetic and thermal stores
- Gravity and g-forces, both positive and negative
- Friction and electromagnetic induction in braking causing temperature rise; eddy currents; braking force proportional to speed; fail-safe braking
- Material properties; viscosity
- Potential difference causing electric current to flow
- Circular motion and centripetal force; Newton’s first law; resultant force
- Pressure in liquids and gases (hydraulics and pneumatics)
- Rates and capacity; data and graphs; equation of a straight line
- STEM careers, including VR, AI, smell chemistry, sustainability
We partnered with Astin Consulting to develop our new Educational content. Click here for more information about their work.
