Cheltenham Science Festival for Schools 2023: Home Educators Pack

Book online: cheltenhamfestivals.com/ science-for-schools

HOME EDUCATORS

A warm welcome to Science for Schools 2023

Buckle up and prepare for a voyage of spectacular science at this year’s Festival. Explore our incredible universe with astronaut Tim Peake, debunk the latest science TikTok videos with Jamie Gallagher and uncover the mysteries of sound with Science Made Simple.

Alongside spectacular shows, there are two dedicated workshops reserved just for you – read on to find out more.

Top off your Festival experience with a visit to our Interactive Zones including the Discover Zone, The Arcade and MakerShack.

Trust us, this is an adventure you don’t want to miss.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Festival in June.

Kelly Turner Learning and Participation Manager (STEM)

Matthew Allen Schools and Family Programme Manager

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How To Book Tickets

Go to cheltenhamfestivals.com/ scienceforschools and complete the booking form.

Booking opens at 8am on Tuesday 7 February 2023. For more information see our FAQs page.

Look out for our lightning badge to find out what curriculum topics your chosen events will cover or head to cheltenhamfestivals.com/S4S-curriculum to find out more.

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Look out for our dedicated Interactive Zones in the Festival Village to get even more out of your visit. Drop in at a time which suits your group, subject to available space – there is no need to book.

MakerShack

Drop in between 10am–3pm

Get ready, get set, make! Bring your imagination and invent your own creations in the MakerShack. Code a robot, try out the latest technology, discover some curious squidgy stuff, and celebrate all things materials and making. Hone your crafting skills with expert makers, crafters, scientists and engineers.

The Arcade

Drop in between 10am–3pm

Welcome to The Arcade! Get your tokens ready to make, break and create. Test out your skills on our fun, creative and two-player challenges. Come along to The Arcade to play games of the past, present, and future. Plus, hang-out with our cyber crackerjacks and learn how you can be a change maker in cyber.

GE Pavilion

Drop in between 3–5pm

From aeroplanes and wind turbines to MRI machines –how is technology changing the world? Join GE experts for an exciting journey through engineering and science, with interactive exhibits, activities and challenges. Complete every activity and help inspire the future of sustainability.

‘A highlight is the opportunity to talk to scientists about their research’ Home Educator

Discover Zone

Drop in between 10am–3pm Immerse yourself in a world of fun and interactive science in the newly redesigned Discover Zone. Journey through and get hands on with science, quiz scientists on their cutting-edge research and discover the wonders of nature and sustainability in our new Compost Corner. Who knows what you might discover...

Hartpury Science Hub

Drop into Hartpury Science Hub to find out more about the science of sport, exercise, equine performance, animal welfare and agriculture. Take part in exciting experiments and other intriguing activities as you explore pioneering research with the Hartpury team.

The Woodland Trust

Join the Nature Detectives for some tree-mendous fun and learn more about how the woods and trees around us benefit the environment.

Waterstones

Head to Waterstones’ special pop-up bookshop. Meet your favourite authors and get your books signed, browse the bookshelves for captivating stories and discover a wonderful range of books. From futuristic robots to dinosaurs, microbes to volcanoes, there is something for everyone.

Science Trail

Follow the Science Trail around Imperial Gardens to discover more about the world of STEM while exploring the Festival Village. What other spectacular science will you uncover along the way?

AGES 11–14 S039 10–11am AGES 7–11 S013 12–1pm

Tim Peake: Our Incredible Universe

Town Hall, Main Stage £7 per pupil

This is a book and ticket event. One copy of The Cosmic Diary of Our Incredible Universe will be added per booking. A copy of the book is £12.99. Please note, ticket numbers may be restricted for this event depending on demand.

Tim Peake – the first British astronaut to conduct a spacewalk at the International Space Station – will be joining us this year for an extra-special event about his first non-fiction book for children, The Cosmic Diary of Our Incredible Universe. You’ll discover everything from how stars are made, to which fruit can create antimatter.

Chaired by CBeebies presenter Maddie Moate

KS2: Earth and Space, Forces, States of Matter

AGES 7–11

10.30–11.30am

Brilliant Blood

Parabola Arts Centre £7 per child

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What moves at 2mph, comes in eight different varieties and is red all over? Join James Piercy on an interactive journey inside our blood vessels to find out what blood is made of and where it comes from. Trust us, it’s a bleeding good show.

KS2: Living Things and Habitats, Circulatory System, Language and Communication.

AGES 11–14 S028

12.30–1.30pm

How To Survive In Space

Parabola Arts Centre £7 per child

What happens to your eyesight when you travel into outer space? How do you treat a fractured pelvis when you’re millions of miles away from Earth? Operation Ouch presenter Daniel Olaiya explores how to survive as an astronaut living in space.

KS3: Structure and Function of Living Organisms, Energy, Motions and Forces, Genetics, Biology.

AGES 5–7 S007 11am–12pm

Spectacular Science

Helix Theatre £7 per child

What is this thing we call science? Hassun El-Zafar will show us how science affects our lives with breathtaking demos and spectacular science facts. You’ll have the chance to get involved in exciting experiments, ignite your curiosity and explore what it means to be a scientist.

KS1: Everyday Materials, Living Things, Understanding the World, Language and Communication

AGES 11–14 S027 10–11am

The Science of TikTok

Town Hall, Main Stage £7 per child

Can you separate science-fact from science-fiction? Put TikTok to the test with award-winning science communicator Jamie Gallagher and discover the amazing science phenomena behind the latest social media sensation. Packed full of demos, you’ll learn everything you need to know to create your own viral science TikTok.

KS3: Particles, Atoms and Elements, Pure and Impure Substances, Chemical Reactions, Periodic Table, Electricity, Matter.

AGES 5–7

1–2pm

STEM Theatre: Engineering is Everywhere

Helix Theatre £7 per child

AGES 11–14

12–1pm

Plantastic

Town Hall, Main Stage £7 per child

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Explore the art of engineering through storytelling, musical theatre and practical science experiments. After watching a live performance based on stories from real-life engineers, you’ll have the chance to create your own story with the help of STEM Theatre in a Box

KS1: Understanding the World, Everyday Materials, Language and Communication.

You’ll never think ‘plants are boring’ again after this interactive show. Punk-rock plant scientist Emily May Armstrong and feisty phycologist Russell Arnott reveal the amazing abilities behind the coolest plants in Earth’s history.

KS3: Living Organisms; Interactions and Interdependencies (Ecosystems); Genetics and Evolution; Cell Biology; Photosynthesis.

YRS 3–6 S075 10–11am

Sea Life Superheroes

Parabola Arts Centre £7 per pupil

From the deep sea to the rocky coast, discover the superpowers of ocean sea creatures and help stop the threat of the ocean’s newest supervillain. Learn about ocean habitats and amazing animal adaptations with Elizabeth Mills in this interactive science show. What type of sea life superhero will you become?

KS2: Living Things and Habitats, Animals, Evolution, Sound.

AGES 5–7 S003

11am–12pm

Amazing Air

Town Hall, Pillar Room £7 per child

How do we know that air is all around us?

Join Sarah Bearchell for an interactive, multi-sensory exploration of air, where you are the scientist. Observe and experiment together with Sarah to prove that air is there.

KS1: Working Scientifically, Everyday Materials, Forces and Sound, Geometry, Comprehension, Vocabulary.

AGES 7–11

11am–12pm

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People, Pets and Other Animals

Town Hall, Main Stage £7 per child

What makes our bond with pets and animals so special? Embark on a paw-some adventure with vet, author and presenter Jess French to discover how to understand animals and care for them.

KS2: Living Things and Habitats, Animals Including Humans

AGES 7–11 S036 12–1pm

Smash Your Goals

Parabola Arts Centre £7 per pupil

Smash your goals with Mark Langtry, aka Mark the Science Guy in a highly interactive, energetic and hilarious investigation into the science behind football. Discover some simple tips to improve your performance on and off the pitch with exciting demos, challenges and experiments.

KS2: Animals, States of Matter, Forces, Electricity, Measurement, Physical Health and Wellbeing.

AGES 7–11 S076 1–2pm The Wonderful World of Plants and Animals

Town Hall, Main Stage £7 per child

From birds that plant forests to lizards that swim through desserts, vet and TV presenter Jess French has discovered all sorts of wonderfully weird animals across the globe. Join Jess as she reveals our planet’s extraordinary wildlife and how we can protect it.

KS2: Living Things and Habitats

Queens Hotel, Regency Suite £8 per child

Art and science collide in this expressive workshop from SunSpaceArt. Explore the solar system and space with Helen Mason and Emma Wride before using your newfound knowledge to create incredible 3D art pieces that are out of this world.

KS2: Earth and Space, Light, Art and Design, Techniques and Materials

AGES 7–11

12–1pm

Fartology

Town Hall, Main Stage £7 per child

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BBC Gastronaut Stefan Gates takes you on an unforgettable, explosive scientific journey into the bizarre chemistry, biology and physics behind our farts. Explore biochemistry in this hilarious adventure using massive bottoms, vortex cannons, whoopee cushions, explosions and the world’s loudest fart machine.

KS2: Animals including Humans, States of Matter, Materials, Sound (Pitch and Vibration)

AGES 7–11

10–11am

Music To Your Ears

Town Hall, Main Stage £7 per child

Can you play music with a blowtorch? How about playing an instrument hands-free? Science Made Simple’s Ruth Perkins will uncover the mysteries of what sound is and how you turn it into music. Discover all sorts of unusual ways to make sound and music in this marvellous musical medley.

KS2: Sounds, Everyday Materials, Forces, Language and Communication, Problem Solving.

AGES 7–11

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Supersonic Sounds

Queens Hotel, Regency Suite £8 per child

What does a backwards clap sound like? How do you change a rustling crisp packet into a raging forest fire? Create remarkable music from the world around you with pyka and experiment with different melodies, beats and soundscapes in a visually enticing experience.

KS2: Sounds, Pitch and Vibration, Earth and Space, Language and Communication.

AGES 14–16

Discover Your Future

Parabola Arts Centre £10 per child

S029 10–11am STEM Careers Panel 12–1pm Skills-focused Discover Zone

S074 10–11am Skills-focused Discover Zone 12–1pm STEM Careers Panel

What are the jobs of tomorrow?

Career opportunities in cybertech, engineering, virtual reality, mental health, genomics, and STEM are out there and ready for you to explore.

Freshly designed for 2023, enjoy our exciting inconversation event chaired by reporter and TikTok creator Sophia Smith-Galer. Explore careers with our inspirational speakers, including Paralympian and mental health speaker Andy Lewis and other STEM industry champions.

Then explore our KS4 focused Discover Zone and meet a range of STEM experts. Complete your Festival experience by exploring our free Interactive Zones, including the brand-new GameLab space in The Arcade. What will spark your curiosity?

‘A fantastic variety of speakers, incorporating a wide range of both styles of presentation and potential careers. Something for everyone!’ Teacher

How do I book tickets?

Go to cheltenhamfestivals.com/scienceforschools and complete the booking form for Home Educators. Booking opens at 8am on 7 February 2023

What happens next?

1. We will review your booking form and will be in touch to discuss alternative options if any of your choices are unavailable.

2. Once your order is processed you will be contacted by a member of the box office team to take payment.

3. When you have paid for your tickets, you will receive a ticket document, a site map and an information document with important details about your visit.

How do we get to the Festival?

The Festival is held on Imperial Gardens near Cheltenham Town Centre. For full details about arriving, parking, getting to venues and more, go to cheltenhamfestivals.com/planning-your-visit-l-and-p

How do we get in touch?

If you would like to contact a member of the Education Team, please email us at education@cheltenhamfestivals.com Prices Show

A £3 booking fee will be added to the total cost of your order. Tickets for accompanying adults are free ‘All the staff were excellent and we felt very welcome.’ Home Educator