Key Stage 1

Childern Throwing Gliders

Fantastic Flight (Reception and KS1) – onsite or online

How do aeroplanes fly?

From the Wright Brothers to supersonic flight, find out how aircraft fly and how designs have changed. This workshop explores 100 years of flight, finding out about our amazing aircraft and sharing real-life stories from the RAF.

Curriculum links: History and Science

Cost: £75.00 per class onsite; £35.00 online

Workshop length: up to 60 minutes onsite; 30-40 minutes online

Magnificent Materials for Flying Machines (KS1)

What were early aeroplanes made from?

What were early aeroplanes made from? Discover this and much more in our engaging workshop where pupils explore everyday materials which were used in the early days of aviation. As a grand finale, pupils work together to complete a large plane cut-out. Can they successfully identify which material goes where?

Curriculum links: Everyday Materials; Working scientifically; Events beyond living memory

Cost: £75.00 per class

Workshop length: up to 60 minutes

Your Local History (KS1) – Aviation in Hendon, Hatfield, Cricklewood or Leavesden

How has aviation impacted your local area? (Hendon, Hatfield, Cricklewood or Leavesden)

Aviation was huge in Hendon and Hertfordshire during the 20th century. Add some real-life experiences to your Local History unit with one of our workshops. Focused on Hendon, Hatfield, Leavesden or Cricklewood, these explore the impact of aviation companies such as Grahame-White, Handley Page or de Havilland on the development of these areas.

Curriculum links: Local history; Events beyond living memory; Changes within living memory

Cost: £75.00 per class

Workshop length: up to 60 minutes

To view our full range of workshops, click here for the Primary programme.

To book, please complete the online booking form.

For enquiries, please email learning-london@rafmuseum.org or phone 020 8358 4896.

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The facilitator did a great workshop on fantastic flight. She made it interactive and kept the children engaged. They were captivated for the whole session and learned so many facts and information.