Breaking the fall; what a drag!
Do you think when a person jumps out of a plane from a very high altitude, they have ever wondered how their parachute works or how it’s going to slow them down to a safe landing speed? Why does a parachute break the free fall so well and what design features are most important in slowing the descent?
We occasionally get queries from primary schools asking for advice on buying ultraviolet (UV) light sources. The short answer is “Don’t.” Here’s why.
SSERC professional learning courses
Our professional development courses range from twilight events, day-courses through to residential meetings lasting up to 6 days in total. Our curriculum coverage spans both primary and secondary sectors and we off er events for teachers as part of their career long professional learning, newly qualified teachers and technicians. Many of our events receive funding from the ENTHUSE awards scheme or the Scottish Government.
