Cheltenham Science Festival for Schools 2023: Secondary Schools Pack

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

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

A warm welcome to Science for Schools

2023

Cheltenham Science Festival 2023 is set to be one of the best yet, with an amazing range of events and some new and improved activities for you to explore.

Explore our incredible universe with astronaut Tim Peake, debunk the latest science TikTok videos with Jamie Gallagher and help Russell Arnott answer the question ‘are plants boring?’. Enjoy spectacular shows, get hands-on in our class-sized workshops and step into our Interactive Zones including the exciting and newly designed, Discover Zone. Trust us, this is an adventure you don’t want to miss.

Join us for our exciting and freshly designed KS4 day to spark your pupils’ imagination and show them where STEM can lead.

Whether you’re bringing a few pupils or a whole year group, there is something for everyone. Take the stress out of organising your visit by booking one of our day packages. We can’t wait to welcome you 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.

Science for Schools 2023 Programme Partner

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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, 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

One-hour slots available every day, 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

For groups of up to 35 pupils. One-hour slots available every day. Years 3-6.

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 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

Discover Zone

One-hour slots available every day, 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...

Free Drop-in Activities

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?

DROP IN AT A TIME WHICH SUITS YOUR GROUP

YEARS 7–9 S028 12.30–1.30pm

How To Survive In Space

Parabola Arts Centre £7 per pupil

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 Functions of Living Organisms, Energy, Motions and Forces, Genetics, Biology.

YEARS 7–9 S039 10–11am

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, school 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.

KS3: Space Physics, Earth and Atmosphere, Atoms and Elements.

YEARS 7–9

£15 per pupil

For packages including the Tim Peake: Our Incredible Universe event: 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.

If you are looking for a full day visit in one easy booking, our Day Package is for you. This package accommodates 30-35 pupils and comprises a show, a workshop and a guaranteed session in the Discover Zone.

S062 – Package 1

10–11am Mysterious Materials

12.30–1.30pm How to Survive in Space

2–3pm Discover Zone

S063 – Package 2

10–11am Discover Zone

11.15am–12.15pm Mysterious Materials 12.30–1.30pm How to Survive in Space

S064 – Package 3

10–11am

Tim Peake: Our Incredible Universe

12.45–1.45pm Mysterious Materials

2–3pm Discover Zone

S065 – Package 4

10–11am

Tim Peake: Our Incredible Universe

12–1pm Discover Zone

2–3pm Mysterious Materials

YEARS 7–9

Workshop: Mysterious Materials

Town Hall, Pillar Room

Only available as part of a Day Package. For groups of 30–35 pupils.

Everything is made of something, but how can materials help us understand the world around us? Delve deeper with materials scientists from Discover Materials to examine how different materials behave and how they can be used to solve real-life global challenges. Use your newfound knowledge to solve the puzzle and crack the code in this activity-filled workshop.

KS3: Physics, Materials, Properties, Matter.

YEARS 7–9

Workshop: The Online

Secret Agent

Queens Hotel, Regency Suite

Only available as part of a Day Package. For groups of 30–35 pupils.

Today’s secret agents don’t need to fly all over the world to track down the enemy and foil their evil schemes, most of it can now be done by computer. Join Raytheon UK to learn about staying safe online, explore cryptography and understand how to use basic coding skills to create and secure messages.

KS3: Binary (Computer Science), Number and Place Value, Online Safety

YEARS 7–9 £15 per pupil

For packages including the Tim Peake: Our Incredible Universe event: 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.

If you are looking for a full day visit in one easy booking, our Day Package is for you. This package accommodates 30-35 pupils and comprises a show, a workshop and a guaranteed session in the Discover Zone.

S066 – Package 1 10–11am

The Online Secret Agent

12.30–1.30pm How to Survive in Space 2–3pm Discover Zone

S067 – Package 2 10–11am Discover Zone 11.15am–12.15pm The Online Secret Agent 12.30–1.30pm How to Survive in Space

S068 – Package 3 10–11am

Tim Peake: Our Incredible Universe 12.45–1.45pm The Online Secret Agent 2–3pm Discover Zone

S069 – Package 4 10–11am

Tim Peake: Our Incredible Universe 12–1pm Discover Zone 2–3pm The Online Secret Agent

YEARS 7–9

10–11am

The Science of TikTok

Town Hall, Main Stage £7 per pupil

S027

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.

YEARS 7–9 S044

12–1pm Plantastic

Town Hall, Main Stage £7 per pupil

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.

YEARS

7–9

YEARS 7–9

£15 per pupil

If you are looking for a full day visit in one easy booking, our Day Package is for you. This package accommodates 30-35 pupils and comprises a show, a workshop and a guaranteed session in the Discover Zone.

Workshop:

Digital Detectives

Queens Hotel, Regency Suite

Only available as part of a Day Package. For groups of 30–35 pupils.

Could you be a master coder? When someone moves through cyber space, they leave a trail of information ‘breadcrumbs’ for others to find and use. But what if that person is up to no good? Can you stop them? Put your digital detective hat on with the Lockheed Martin team to learn all about cyber security and predict their next move.

KS3: Computer Science, Data, Coding, Physics.

S070 – Package 1 10–11am Digital Detectives 12–1pm Plantastic 1–2pm Discover Zone

S071 – Package 2 10–11am The Science of TikTok 11.15am–12.15pm Digital Detectives 1–2pm Discover Zone

S072 – Package 3 10–11am The Science of TikTok

11am–12pm Discover Zone 12.45–1.45pm Digital Detectives

S073 – Package 4 10–11am Discover Zone 12–1pm Plantastic 2–3pm Digital Detectives

YEARS 7–9

£15 per pupil

If you are looking for a full day visit in one easy booking, our Day Package is for you. This package accommodates 30-35 pupils and comprises a show, a workshop and a guaranteed session in the Discover Zone.

S077 – Package 1 10–11am Crack The Code 12–1pm Plantastic 1–2pm Discover Zone

S078 – Package 2

10–11am The Science of TikTok 11.15am–12.15pm Crack The Code 1–2pm Discover Zone

S079 – Package 3

10–11am The Science of TikTok

11am–12pm Discover Zone 12.45–1.45pm Crack The Code

S080 – Package 4 10–11am Discover Zone 12–1pm Plantastic 2–3pm Crack The Code

YEARS 7–9

Workshop: The Amazing World of Code Breaking

Apollo

Only available as part of a Day Package. For groups of 30–35 pupils.

Do you have what it takes to crack the code? Team up with L3Harris to beat several tricky challenges and unlock the safe before time runs out. Follow in the footsteps of famous code breakers like Alan Turing; conquer ciphers, uncover secret signals and dismantle devices to find out what it’s like to make the world a safer place.

KS3: Sound, Electricity, Working Mathematically, Algebra

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.

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. You’ll be observing and experimenting together with Sarah to prove that air is there.

Curriculum: Working Scientifically, Everyday Materials, Forces and Sound.

‘[The students] loved it. They found it really interesting and loved being able to be active in the show and join in.’

YEARS 10–11

Discover Your Future

Parabola Arts Centre £10 per pupil

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 in-conversation 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. Booking opens at 8am on Tuesday 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. 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 Wednesday 26 April and we will do our best to accommodate these changes.

4. Your school finance office will receive an invoice by Friday 5 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.

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-l-and-p

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-l-and-p where you will also find our cancellation policy.

How do we get in touch?

Prices Show

per pupil Workshop

per pupil KS3 Day Package

£15

£10

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

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