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03 – Building Colossus

Tommy Flowers tore up the original blueprint of Colossus for his team of engineers.

Use this topic to introduce students to blueprints, make a scale drawing and investigate why Dollis Hill was chosen as the location for the research station.

Design a research station for your school is a CREST SuperStar Challenge.

Resources

Powerpoint
Download (PowerPoint)
Film clip
Download/view film clip on Vimeo (mp4)
Teachers resources
Download teachers’ Notes (PDF)
Download Cracking Code Breakers CREST Challenge stickers (PDF)
Student Challenge Cards
Download Design a research station (CREST SuperStar Challenge) (PDF)
Download Map of Dollis Hill (PDF)

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