School students from across the planet compete to launch their un-manned spacecraft as high as possible into space on a budget. Students will need to use maths, physics and geography to design, build, launch and retrieve their un-manned spacecraft. There will be a prizes for the highest and best image.

The competition will be run over several weeks and students will have to hit a number of milestones along the way. As part of the competition students will keep a video diary and will be asked to post their progress on social media. Students will also use the programme as a platform to communicate with their partner school, share information and as a window into each other’s lives.

Initially the programme will be run in two schools, one in South Africa and one in London. Depending on the success of the initial pilot it will be rolled out to other schools in a second tranche in 2016.

Aims:

• Provide a practical use for maths, physics and geography

• Underline the holistic nature of life on one planet and bring students from across the globe closer together

• Provide a reason for schools in the UK and Africa to communicate and learn about each other

• To inspire students into taking on maths and science

• Raise awareness of Yellobric and it’s work

If you would like to enter a team or sponsor one of our schools please GET IN TOUCH!

If you’re wondering how hard it will be to send an unmanned craft into space check out this home video, you can do it!!! This short video shows you how!