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SOLAR (Biomedical Sciences)
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Description:
A student-led group of undergraduate scientists from the School of Biomedical Sciences who will lead fun, interactive and highly engaging science workshops for a variety of age ranges. A hands-on approach to science that will leave children wanting to learn more!
Type:
A fantastic, give-it-a-go range of activities is currently offered by SOLAR to a number of age groups. These sessions really help to provide a key understanding of the basic scientific principles behind each activity, and also give a depth of knowledge providing students with greater insight into science related to human health!
They are easily adaptable for different years.
Each session runs for approximately 1-1.5 hours on Wednesday afternoons (after 1.30pm).
- PCR – Review and Experiment! What’s it all about?
(YEARS 12/13)
- HEART ATTACK – How do our hearts keep us alive?
(YEARS 5-11)
- DNA extraction from fruit – a fun, involved session to demonstrate what makes up all the cells in our body!
(YEARS 8-11)
- Snots, sneezes and germs – Germs and how to avoid them!
(YEARS 5-9)
Duration:
1-1.5 hours
Learning outcomes:
- Teamwork
- Subject specific knowledge
- HE awareness
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