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