Bearings

Explore the concept of power using the context of the super-fast SailGP GBR catamaran and the cutting-edge technology of wind turbines. Students will have the chance to build a working model wind turbine and use their new knowledge of calculating power to build the most efficient design. There is also the chance to find out from SailGP GBR sailors and wind industry experts about their fields and careers. The sustainable recycling process of wind turbines is also considered giving students the opportunity to come up with their own solutions.

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Can your students cross the start line without jumping the gun?
That’s the challenge at the heart of this three-lesson Computing unit — and it’s a real one. Using the high-stakes drama of an America’s Cup race start as the hook, students code a foiling race boat to hit the start line as close to the gun as possible. Too early? Penalty. Too late? Race lost.
It’s tense. It’s competitive. It’s secretly brilliant for teaching code.
Across the three lessons, students will:

Break a real-world problem into logical steps (hello, computational thinking)
Sequence code blocks to build a working programme
Test, debug, and refine — because “good enough” doesn’t win races

What you get: Three fully editable lesson presentations with teacher notes, ready-to-go guidance for deeper exploration, and a Google Classroom link to share everything with students in seconds.
No sailing experience required. Competitive spirit: optional but encouraged.

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