The RAF and your school
The RAF offers maths and science educational resources and visits to schools.
Below you can read more about what we may be able to offer you and your students
free of charge. If you would like to order any of the resources, or express
interest in receiving a visit, please use the contact form.
Maths
RAF Target Maths
RAF Target is a successful and popular website for students
aged 11–16 and their teachers.
In the maths area, six RAF personnel guide students through a series of stimulating
curriculum-linked maths activities. The site boasts a range of exciting and
challenging maths tasks set within the context of real-life RAF jobs.
Teachers’ notes, curriculum maps and certificates are provided in the
teachers’ area.
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Maths Mission CD-ROM
The Maths Mission CD-ROM illustrates the practical use of maths through real-life
scenarios found on a virtual RAF base.
Students aged 14–16 are presented with a choice of ten zones on the RAF
base that cover different areas of life in the RAF, from air-sea rescue to catering.
Each of the zones has a mission which students can complete by answering a series
of maths problems. Video clips bring the scenario to life and interactive puzzles
and quizzes stimulate the students’ interest.
There is also material for teachers, including guidance notes and printable
certificates for successfully completed missions.
You can use the contact form to order a free copy
of the CD-ROM.
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Maths workshop
Every year the Maths Mission workshop, delivered to lower-ability students
aged 14–16 by two qualified teachers, goes on tour for five weeks.
During the workshop, students complete seven curriculum-linked activities.
Each activity will focus on a different maths topic presented within an RAF
theme. The activities will include:
- Reaction Times Activity, a laptop-based game which tests
pupils’ reaction times under different conditions
- Field Hospital Activity, in which pupils use investigative
measures to work out prescription codes in an RAF Field Hospital
- Catering Activity, in which pupils use algebra to plan
and co-ordinate a meal for personnel on an airbase
- Cargo Activity, in which pupils work out how best to load
a cargo bay
- Observation Activity, in which pupils identify aircraft
and specific shapes from an aerial photograph
- Health and Safety Activity, in which pupils use decibel
meters to measure and estimate noise levels
- Navigation Activity, in which pupils plot the co-ordinates
and arrange the flight plan for an important mission.
View a two-minute video clip about the Maths workshop.
RAF personnel from your local Armed Forced Careers office may be able to deliver
the Maths Mission workshop all year round. You can use the contact
form to express interest in the workshop, or you can call the Armed Forces
Careers Office advice line on 0845 605 5555.
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Science
RAF Target Science
RAF Target is a successful and popular website for students aged 11–16
and their teachers.
In the science area, students explore an RAF base undertaking Search and Rescue
operations in the aftermath of an earthquake. They visit different areas of
the base to complete exciting biology, chemistry and physics activities.
Teachers’ notes, curriculum maps, worksheets and certificates are provided
in the teachers’ area.
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Real-life Science CD-ROM
Designed and reviewed by practising teachers of 11–14 year-olds, the
interactive RAF Real-life Science CD-ROM explores core physics topics:
- Moments
- Air resistance
- Circuits
- Sound
Students are asked to undertake four exciting missions in order to help set
up a new RAF airfield and carry out an explorative operation. Real RAF personnel
guide students through each challenge, helping them use relevant science to
complete the tasks.
The CD-ROM includes a teachers’ section, with guidance on how to get
the most value from the resource, worksheets and printable certificates.
You can use the contact form to order a free copy
of the CD-ROM.
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Real-life Science posters
The RAF Real-life Science posters are linked to curriculum topics and written
by practising teachers of 11 to 16 year-olds. The nine laminated posters are
bright and distinctive and aim to inspire students and engage their interest.
Each poster explains a different scientific principle in the context of an RAF
job:
- 11–14s: Force and Pressure, Circuits, Satellites,
Sound, Energy, Force and Motion
- 14–16s: Waves, Speed, Static Electricity
You can use the contact form to order a set of free
posters.
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Science workshop
Every year the Science workshop, delivered to students aged 11–16 by
two qualified teachers, goes on tour for five weeks.
During the workshop, students complete four curriculum-linked activities. Each
activity focuses on a different science topic presented within a ‘real
life’ RAF context. Students are invited to help establish a temporary
RAF base. The activities include:
- Field Kitchen – in which pupils will be asked to
consider the health and dietary requirements of personnel on the base
- Field Hospital – in which pupils will need to analyse
their own physical fitness and make decisions about the suitability of various
personnel for specific physical tasks
- Helipad – in which pupils will need to build various
electrical circuits in preparation for the development of a landing area
- Base Camp – in which pupils will need to analyse
data and consider the logistics for the best distribution of personnel and
equipment around the area.
View a two-minute video clip about the Science workshop.
RAF personnel from your local Armed Forced Careers office may be able to deliver
the Science workshop all year round. You can use the contact
form to express interest in the workshop, or you can call the Armed Forces
Careers Office advice line on 0845 605 5555.
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Careers and personal development
Careers information
Your local RAF Careers Liaison Officers may be able to provide a number of
services including:
- attendance at careers conventions
- talk and video presentations focusing on career opportunities within the
RAF and RAF sponsorship schemes for sixth formers and university students
(these can be tailored to suit audience age and size)
- interviewing students interested in an RAF career or sponsorship (these
can be held after a presentation if required)
- interview technique guidance and mock interviews
- station visits for small groups of interested students
- short visit to brief careers staff on career and sponsorship opportunities
within the RAF.
You can use the contact form to express interest
in receiving a visit from a Careers Liaison Officer, or you can call the Armed
Forces Careers Office advice line on advice line on 0845 605 5555.
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Motivational activities
Your local RAF Motivational Outreach Team may be able to provide a number of
services, including:
- delivering motivational and leadership activities (these can be tailored
to suit group age and size, and to work indoors our outdoors)
- delivering curriculum-linked Maths workshops to students aged 14–16.
- delivering curriculum-linked Science workshops to students aged 11–16.
You can use the contact form to express interest
in receiving a visit from your local Motivational Outreach Team, or you can
call the Armed Forces Careers Office advice line on 0845 605 5555.
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