7–12 June 2022 Book online: cheltenhamfestivals.com/ scienceforschools
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
A warm welcome to Science for Schools 2022!
‘I have had the best day ever!’ Pupil
Buckle up and prepare for a voyage of spectacular science at this year’s Festival. Wonder at galaxies far far away with Star Wars expert Jon Chase, reveal hidden worlds with Marty Jopson, travel across the Arctic and Antarctic with UK Polar Network and make your own Marine Monster with Elizabeth Mills. Enjoy spectacular shows, get hands-on in our class-sized workshops and step into our interactive zones including the Discover Zone, The Arcade and MakerShack. Trust us, this is an adventure you don’t want to miss.
A word from our In Association Partner
EDF is delighted to be partnering with Cheltenham Science Festival, and to continue supporting the Science for Schools programme in 2022.
Whether you are bringing a few pupils or a whole year group, there is something for everyone.
We are passionate about engaging young minds with science through this extensive programme and Cheltenham Festivals’ ambitious year-round activities for schools. We hope that inspiring as many children and young people as possible will lead to many brilliant future careers in STEM.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Festival in June. Elspeth Kenny Education Manager Matthew Allen Schools and Family Programme Manager
Matt Sykes Managing Director
How To Book Tickets
Education Programme Partners
Go to cheltenhamfestivals.com/ scienceforschools and complete the booking form. Booking opens at 8am on 8 February 2022. For more information see our FAQs on page 16.
Support us today and help create a world in which everyone can explore and co-create culture. Donate online at cheltenhamfestivals.com/donate 2
Planner
KS1 Show 10am
11am
KS2 Show
KS2 Workshop
12pm
SEN Show
1pm
Free Bookable Activity 2pm
17 & 18 MAY Pre-Festival Webinar Workshops
X033 Brilliant Brains And Where To Find Them X034 Mini-Beast Safari
TUESDAY 7 JUNE Town Hall, Main Stage
X087 How To Be An Astronaut And Other Space Jobs
Parabola Arts Centre X089 Brilliant Birds Helix Theatre
X047 Adventures In Cyberland
X076 Adventures In Cyberland
X077 Adventures In Cyberland
X078 Adventures In Cyberland
Apollo
X020 The Incredible Ocean Chemistry Lab
X066 The Incredible Ocean Chemistry Lab
X067 The Incredible Ocean Chemistry Lab
X068 The Incredible Ocean Chemistry Lab
Discover Zone
DZ01
DZ02
DZ03
DZ04
DZ05
GE Pavilion
GE01
GE02
GE03
GE04
GE05
MakerShack
MS01
MS02
MS03
MS04
MS05
The Arcade
AR01
AR02
AR03
AR04
AR05
WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE Town Hall, Pillar Room
X051 A Pirate Adventure
X038 The Spectacular Science Of The Very (Very) Small
Discover Zone
DZ06
DZ07
DZ08
DZ09
DZ10
MakerShack
MS06
MS07
MS08
MS09
MS10
THURSDAY 9 JUNE Town Hall, Main Stage
X045 School of Noise
Parabola Arts Centre X029 Marine Monsters Town Hall, Pillar Room
X002 Weirdology: Revolting Bodies X015 Kitchen Chemistry
X011 The Cloud Factory
X012 The Cloud Factory
X090 The Cloud Factory
Helix Theatre
X009 Izzy’s Incredible Adventure
X049 Izzy’s Incredible Adventure
The Cube
X006 The Winchcombe Meteorite
X054 The Winchcombe Meteorite
X055 The Winchcombe Meteorite
X056 The Winchcombe Meteorite
Apollo
X019 DNA Detectives
X063 DNA Detectives
X064 DNA Detectives
X065 DNA Detectives
Discover Zone
DZ11
DZ12
DZ13
DZ14
DZ15
GE Pavilion
GE11
GE12
GE13
GE14
GE15
MakerShack
MS11
Mini Makers
MS13
Mini Makers
MS15
The Arcade
AR11
AR12
AR13
AR14
AR15
FRIDAY 10 JUNE Town Hall, Main Stage
X010 Wonderful Water!
X014 The Science Of Star Wars
Town Hall, Pillar Room
X021 Blast Off!
X069 Blast Off!
X070 Blast Off!
X071 Blast Off!
The Cube
X017 From Pole To Pole
X057 From Pole To Pole
X058 From Pole To Pole
X059 From Pole To Pole
Apollo
X018 Our Plastic Ocean
X060 Our Plastic Ocean
X061 Our Plastic Ocean
Discover Zone
DZ16
DZ17
GE Pavilion
GE16
GE17
MakerShack
MS16
MS17
The Arcade
AR16
AR17
10am
11am
DZ18 GE19 MS18 12pm
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X062 Our Plastic Ocean DZ20 GE20
MS19
MS20
AR19
AR20
1pm
2pm
Free Bookable Activities ‘A really great opportunity to meet inspiring people involved in science. It is fantastic for children to talk directly to scientists who love what they are doing.’ Teacher For each paid event you can book a session in one of our dedicated interactive zones. Please note these are only available in conjunction with a paid event and are subject to availability.
MakerShack One-hour slots available every day. Get ready, get set, make! Bring your imagination and invent your own creations in the MakerShack. Code a robot, try out a virtual reality headset, 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
GE Pavilion
One-hour slots available every day. YRS 3-6.
For groups of up to 35 pupils. One-hour slots available every day. YRS 3-6.
The game is on – get set for an awesome adventure in The Arcade and put your skills to the test in a series of fun, creative and cryptic challenges. Can you make, break and create? Can you spot things others might miss? Chat to our cyber experts and learn what amazing things you could do in the world of cyber and security.
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. 4
Free Bookable Activities
Discover Zone One-hour slots available every day. Immerse yourself in a world of fun and interactive science in the Discover Zone. Seek out our corridors of experience to feel first-hand the impacts of climate change, or find out about the incredible technology transforming our planet. Whether it’s learning about careers in STEM or quizzing scientists on their cutting edge-research, who knows what you might discover...
Free Drop-in Activities
Hartpury Science Hub
The Woodland Trust
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.
Join the Nature Detectives for some tree-mendous fun and learn more about how the woods and trees around us benefit the environment.
DROP IN AT A TIME WHICH SUITS YOUR GROUP
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 Pick up your free activity sheet from our Festival stand and follow the 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? 5
KS1 Events
WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE
YRS 1–2 12–1pm
X038
The Spectacular Science Of The Very (Very) Small Town Hall, Pillar Room £6.50 per pupil Shrink down to the size of an atom and discover why these tiny materials are so incredible with physicist Jess Wade and award-winning illustrator Melissa Castrillón. Explore the world of nanotechnology and how scientists use atoms to build technologies that help build a better world and protect the planet. You’ll pick up some drawing tips along the way too. YRS 1–2 10–11am
X051
A Pirate Adventure Town Hall, Pillar Room £6.50 per pupil Ahoy-there science pirates! Join scientist and children’s author Mandy Hartley as she sails to a secret island, discovering magnets, electricity, water, chemistry and more to reveal the keys to hidden treasure chests. Help solve the science puzzles to find the long-lost treasure. 6
KS1 Events YRS 1–2 11am–12pm
THURSDAY 9 JUNE X011
The Cloud Factory Town Hall, Pillar Room £6.50 per pupil Have you ever touched a cloud? Can we make a cloud that tastes of strawberries?! Join Sarah Bearchell to feel, see, hear, smell and taste clouds created from dry ice. Make predictions and marvel at the results in this deliciously delightful hands-on show. Working scientifically never felt so good!
KS1 Mini Packages £6.50 per pupil. YRS 1–2 A KS1 Mini Package includes a fabulous show and the opportunity to get creative and do hands-on activities in our Mini Makers’ space. All the activities are suitable for 5–7 year olds. X009 – Package 1 10–11am Izzy’s Incredible Adventure 11am–12pm Mini Makers X049 – Package 2 12–1pm Izzy’s Incredible Adventure 1–2pm Mini Makers
Izzy’s Incredible Adventure
Mini Makers Squish, squash and squeeze different materials to learn more about them. Enjoy our dedicated KS1 Mini Makers slots in the MakerShack to explore and experiment with all sorts of exciting stuff.
Helix Theatre Only available as part of a Mini Package. Meet Izzy. She’s on an adventure to see a friend, but needs lots of help to get there! Can you help her? What types of shape make a boat float the best? And do you know how a hot air balloon flies? Explore Izzy’s explosive rocket and ride a real hovercraft in this interactive show to help Izzy get across land, sea and air. Join Science Made Simple and investigate the way we travel while discovering the science behind motion and transport along the way. 7
KS2 Events
TUESDAY 7 JUNE
YRS 3–6 10–11am
X089
Brilliant Birds Parabola Arts Centre £6.50 per pupil Soar into the natural world with TV presenter and RSPB president Miranda Krestovnikoff and discover some of the magnificent birds that fill our skies. From the sleek and powerful golden eagle to the small and nimble hummingbird, Miranda’s exciting talk will tell you all you need to know about our fabulous feathered friends.
YRS 3–6 12.30–1.30pm
X087
How To Be An Astronaut And Other Space Jobs Town Hall, Main Stage £6.50 per pupil Have you ever dreamed of going into space? What about becoming an astronaut, walking on the moon or searching for alien life? You could even be a space chef! Explore the wonders of space with Sheila Kanani, a space cadet whose head is always in the clouds even though her feet are firmly on planet Earth. Full of space fun that’s out of this world. 8
KS2 Events
TUESDAY 7 JUNE
YRS 3–6 X020 10–11am X066 11.15am–12.15pm X067 12.45–1.45pm X068 2–3pm
Workshop: The Incredible Ocean Chemistry Lab Apollo £7.50 per pupil For groups of 30–35 pupils. Oceanographer Russell Arnott is bringing his water lab to Cheltenham to reveal the fascinating world of marine chemistry. Build a saltwater battery, create exotic gases, repurpose unrecyclable plastics, find secrets in seaweed, and see how climate change is impacting the acidity of our oceans in this interactive workshop. You’ll be amazed at how much chemistry is happening beneath the waves.
YRS 3–6 X047 10–11am X076 11.15am–12.15pm X077 12.45–1.45pm X078 2–3pm
Workshop: Adventures in Cyberland Helix Theatre £7.50 per pupil For groups of 30–35 pupils. Dive into the world of cyber technology with the Lockheed Martin team! Going far beyond your standard laptop, discover how science, technology, engineering, arts and maths play their part in computer science. Solve fun challenges, decode hidden messages and computer signals, learn to write basic software and gather information through logical reasoning.
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KS2 Events
THURSDAY 9 JUNE
YRS 3–6 11am–12pm YRS 3–6 10–11am
X045
School Of Noise
X029
Marine Monsters
Town Hall, Main Stage £6.50 per pupil
Parabola Arts Centre £6.50 per pupil
Venture into the wonderful world of sound with Dan Mayfield from the School of Noise and explore how sounds are made, how they travel and where they end up. Learn how animals use sound to communicate and hunt, listen to some unusual musical instruments and discover the science of sound.
Submerge yourself in a rockpool with Elizabeth Mills to find out how sea creatures move, feed and protect themselves, and design your own imaginary marine monster! Choose the best animal parts to combine into a new sea creature in this interactive show. Will it run like a crab? Or eat like an anemone? You decide as you learn about the incredible creatures in our ocean and how they’ve adapted to survive and thrive.
YRS 3–6 12–1pm
X015
Kitchen Chemistry Parabola Arts Centre £6.50 per pupil Chemical reactions aren’t just bubbling beakers in laboratories – our day to day lives are packed with amazing and overlooked chemical reactions. Take a tour around the kitchen with Jamie Gallagher and explore the sights, sounds and smells of everyday chemistry. Explosive oranges, disgusting cola and the secrets of sugar all lie in wait as we put the ‘ordinary’ world under a microscope. The kitchen becomes the scientist’s playground in this jam-packed show filled with fun experiments guaranteed to make you look at science in a whole new light. 10
KS2 Events
YRS 3–6 1–2pm
THURSDAY 9 JUNE
X002
Weirdology: Revolting Bodies Town Hall, Main Stage £6.50 per pupil Join TV presenter and quirkologist Stefan Gates as he explores disgusting science all about human biology. Expect a noisy, smelly, horribly interactive experience packed with demos involving zits, ear wax, toe cheese, snot, vomit, scabs, spit, burps, farts, blood, sweat and tears. This show is full of all the stuff you’re dying to know about the stuff no-one ever talks about. Yuk!
SEND Schools X012 12.30–1pm X090 1.30–2pm
The Cloud Factory Town Hall, Pillar Room £4 per pupil For groups of up to 30 pupils. This is a relaxed event for SEND schools. We will work with teachers to tailor the session to suit their particular group of children. Have you ever touched a cloud? Can we make a cloud that tastes of strawberries?! Join Sarah Bearchell to feel, see, hear, smell and taste clouds made from dry ice. Make predictions and marvel at the results in this deliciously delightful hands-on show. Working scientifically never felt so good! 11
KS2 Events
Image: Trustees of the NHM London
THURSDAY 9 JUNE
YRS 3–6 X006 10–11am X054 11.15am–12.15pm X055 12.45–1.45pm X056 2–3pm
Workshop: The Winchcombe Meteorite The Cube £7.50 per pupil For groups of 30–35 pupils. Where do meteorites come from and what can they tell us about the formation of the Solar System? Join scientists from the Natural History Museum on an interplanetary voyage as you get hands-on with rocky fragments from asteroids, the Moon, and Mars. Investigate the Winchcombe meteorite that fell near Cheltenham in 2021 and discover what this messenger from space can tell us about the origins of life.
YRS 3–6 X019 10–11am X063 11.15am–12.15pm X064 12.45–1.45pm X065 2–3pm
Workshop: DNA Detectives Apollo £7.50 per pupil For groups of 30–35 pupils. Become a DNA Detective and explore the building blocks of life in this hands-on workshop. Discover where DNA is found in our bodies, how big it is and more about the scientists who look at it. Extract DNA from fruit alongside geneticist Mandy Hartley and find out more about ‘the best job ever’. 12
KS2 Events
YRS 3–6 10–11am
FRIDAY 10 JUNE
X010 YRS 3–6 X021 10–11am X069 11.15am–12.15pm X070 12.45–1.45pm X071 2–3pm
Wonderful Water! Town Hall, Main Stage £6.50 per pupil
Workshop: Blast Off!
Water can do all sorts of wonderful things; from dissolving and squashing, to freezing and evaporating. Our friends at Science Made Simple will be your guides as you dive into the amazing properties of this life-giving liquid. With fun demonstrations and explosive experiments, you’ll never look at water in the same way again.
YRS 3–6 12.30–1.30pm
Town Hall, Pillar Room £7.50 per pupil For groups of 30–35 pupils. 3...2...1...Blast off! Come and learn all about the science of rockets with UK Space Champion Jo Richardson from Space Detectives. Investigate rockets from the past, present and future, and understand the physics behind what makes them fly. Design, build and launch your own rocket using an air fired rocket launcher… how far will yours fly?
X014
The Science Of Star Wars Town Hall, Main Stage £6.50 per pupil From spaceships and lasers, to robots and forcefields, Star Wars offers a glimpse into both the present and future of incredible science and engineering. Join author and scientist Jon Chase in a galaxy not so far away to probe the fantastic frontier between movie magic and cutting-edge science. It will be out of this world. 13
KS2 Events
FRIDAY 10 JUNE
YRS 3–6 X017 10–11am X057 11.15am–12.15pm X058 12.45–1.45pm X059 2–3pm
YRS 3–6 X018 10–11am X060 11.15am–12.15pm X061 12.45–1.45pm X062 2–3pm
Workshop: From Pole To Pole
Workshop: Our Plastic Ocean
The Cube £7.50 per pupil For groups of 30–35 pupils.
Apollo £7.50 per pupil For groups of 30–35 pupils.
Pop your gloves on and join the UK Polar Network as you undertake the journey from the North to the South poles. Travel to icy Antarctica to learn about food webs and their critical role in our oceans and meet communities living in the Arctic to understand the climate challenges impacting their lives. Along the way you’ll visit the infamous ice sheets of both poles to understand their influence on solar radiation and the temperature of our planet.
Over the last century, plastic has become part of everyday life. From bottles and bags, to pots, trays and tubs, our lives are full of plastic. Join FLUX dance in a moving science workshop to understand the part you can play in the fight against plastic, through movement, talking and acting. 14
Pre-Festival Webinars Bring scientists into your classroom before the Festival begins! KS2 pupils have a fabulous opportunity to work with a scientist in their own classroom in our Zoom webinar workshops.
YRS 5–6 Tuesday 17 May 11am–12pm
Recommended by all participating teachers (Literature for Schools 2021)
YRS 5–6 Wednesday 18 May 11am–12pm
X033
Webinar: Brilliant Brains And Where To Find Them
X034
Webinar: Mini-Beast Safari Zoom £40 per class
Zoom £40 per class
Delve deeper into the realm of microscopical mini beasts with Marty Jopson in this interactive adventure. Starting with things you can almost see, prepare to discover mighty beasts and brilliant bacteria as you journey to a world invisible to the unaided eye. You’ll also have the chance to test your newfound knowledge and be part of an experiment in your own classroom.
How is your brain different to the brain of a fly, a cat or a monkey? You might be surprised how similar and different brains can be. Join neuroscientist and UK FameLab alumna Emma Yhnell on a tour to discover some fascinating animal brains. Be prepared to get involved in this interactive session where we will challenge ourselves to think about some brilliant brains and where to find them.
This show is supported by Zeiss, global leaders in the manufacture of microscopes.
You’ll need to be able to have the speaker on Zoom at the front of the classroom, and each pupil prepared with pencil and paper. Participation will be limited to 15 classes and full details on how to take part will be sent upon booking. 15
FAQS How do I book tickets? Go to cheltenhamfestivals.com/scienceforschools and complete the booking form. Booking opens at 8am on 8 February 2022.
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. You will receive a formal booking confirmation via email. 3. Please notify us of changes to your numbers as a result of fluctuations in class size by Tuesday 26 April and we will do our best to accommodate these changes. 4. Your school finance office will receive an invoice by Friday 6 May. It is important that this is paid before you attend the Festival. 5. You will receive a ticket document, a site map and an information document with important details about your visit. Please ensure that every accompanying adult has a copy of these documents when attending. 6. If you have booked a webinar, you will receive information on how to join and what pupils will need to take part one week before your webinar is due to take place.
Is there a bookable lunch space? We can offer a 30-minute lunch slot in the covered picnic area in the Festival Village for a limited number of pupils. Please request a reservation on your booking form and we will accommodate as many groups as we can.
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.
Where can I find advice for preparing a risk assessment? All venues and events are carefully risk assessed. For advice on preparing your own risk assessment for your visit, go to cheltenhamfestivals.com/planning-your-visit where you will also find our cancellation policy.
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 or call Rose Wood on 01242 569284.
Prices Show
£6.50 per pupil
Workshop
£7.50 per pupil
KS1 Mini Package
£6.50 per pupil
SEND Schools Show
£4 per pupil
Pre-Festival webinar
£40 per class
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A £5 booking fee will be added to the total cost of your order. Tickets for teachers and other adults accompanying school groups are free. The following zones are free in conjunction with a show/workshop, subject to availability: Discover Zone, MakerShack, The Arcade and GE Pavilion.
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