Home Educators Programme: Mission Clear the Route
What happens when an evacuation route is blocked by heavy debris following a disaster? Join fellow home educators as part of a Royal Marines Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) task group and take on a mission to restore access for civilians and emergency services.
Working together, you will design and build a pneumatic crane or winch capable of moving debris blocking a key evacuation route. Put your engineering skills to the test as you investigate how forces, mechanical advantage and pneumatics can be used to lift and move a load safely. Can you find the most effective solution while working within the resources available?
Inspired by the real-world work of the Royal Marines, this hands-on STEM challenge introduces concepts including forces, mechanical engineering, pneumatics and load distribution. Along the way, you will develop valuable skills in teamwork, communication, creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking – skills that can be used in both military roles and a wide range of civilian careers.
Designed by STEM specialist Rob Bennett for home educators, to complement the new Royal Marines Experience, the session is part of our year-long Mission Critical programme for home educators. You will have the opportunity to experiment, test your ideas and make improvements as you work towards completing your mission safely and effectively.
Session 1: 10.30am - 12.00pm - Ages 7 - 11
Session 2: 1.00pm - 2.30pm - Age 12 upwards
Location: Royal Marine Experience
Younger siblings can also get involved with activities designed especially for them.
Tickets include access to the full Historic Dockyard site on this day, so you can continue your adventure before or after the session.
Made possible by funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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