2015 Generation Science Brochure

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SCHOOLS PROGRAMME TOURING FEBRUARY TO MAY

SCIENCE SHOWS AND WORKSHOPS HELPING YOU DELIVER THE CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE

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WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OUR PARTNERS As a registered charity we simply couldn’t deliver Generation Science without our partners. In 2014, their support allowed us to reach a total of 58,000 children as we visited a quarter of all Scottish primary schools.

APACHE • Astor of Hever Trust • The Barcapel Foundation • The Binks Trust The Garfield Weston Foundation • NORTHLINK FERRIES Edina Trust is a charity

Funding provided through the

registered in Scotland which

Office of the Chief Science

supports science education

Advisor for Scotland to open

projects, particularly at primary

up the world of science to our

school level. It seeks to support

young people and inspire our

initiatives that encourage more

next generation of scientists.

children to develop a keen interest in science.

GENERATION SCIENCE CLUB We would like to thank Generation

With particular thanks to:

Science Club members for their support of Edinburgh International

MEMBERS

Science Festival’s schools touring

Alex and Rhona Callander

programme. Generation Science

Edina Trust

HONORARY MEMBERS

Club is a network of individuals and

Joe Faraday

David Sibbald

companies dedicated to engaging

Sandy Finlayson

Prof Lord Robert Winston

the next generation in science and

John Hylands

Prof Anne Glover

technology. Members of the club

Nimar Charitable Trust

donate funds to help ensure our school

Ian Ritchie

EDUCATION AMBASSADORS

shows and workshops can be enjoyed

Barry & Helen Sealey, The BEST Trust

Prof Jack Jackson, Strathclyde University

by all pupils – wherever they are and

Selex ES

Heather Reid OBE

whatever their economic background.

Scottish Qualifications Authority

Walter Whitelaw, Midlothian Council

University of Edinburgh Ian Wall

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WELCOME

Hello and welcome to Edinburgh International Science Festival’s schools touring programme for 2015.

So, why should you book?

• We make learning and teaching science simpler • We help deliver the Curriculum for Excellence

Generation Science shows tour all over Scotland bringing

• We constantly update and improve our programme to ensure

educational and entertaining performances and hands-on

every school enjoys an experience of the highest quality

activities to your classroom. We have an incredible 23 years’

• We come to you, making your life easier

experience in bringing science to life for schools pupils across

• We make science fun

the country and over the years we have reached more than a million pupils.

We can work together on science weeks, transition projects or individual science days. Please get in touch with us to discuss

This year, to complement our hugely popular Lego Mindstorms

your needs.

Challenge workshop, we’re introducing Lego Mindstorms Advanced. Pupils can take their programming skills to the next

Book early to ensure you get your first choice of dates. Call us

level in this challenging workshop where they are tasked with a

now on 0131 553 0321.

mission to help rescue a robot stranded on another planet. We’re also offering pupils the chance to take on the role of exploratory

Best wishes

engineers and discover the origins of oil in our brand new Fuel Hunters workshop. You can find further information on these activities, alongside Generation Science favourites including Little Giants, Wonderful World of Water and Body Builders, over the next few pages.

We constantly develop our shows to meet the needs of teachers

JOAN DAVIDSON, Generation Science Manager

in line with the Curriculum for Excellence and, with generous support from our sponsors and funders, we remain committed to keeping costs as low as possible. Once again we’ll be issuing teachers’ notes to everyone who books a Generation Science show or workshop. These teachers’ notes have been specially developed to provide inspiration and ideas to further explore the science behind our activities.

AT A GLANCE GUIDE Curriculum for Excellence strand

P1-3

P4-7

PLANET EARTH

Biodiversity and interdependence

Energy sources and sustainability

Pages 4-–5

• Little Giants Energy sources and sustainability • Future Earth Space • Day or Night?

• Cosy Cosy Challenge • Future Earth Processes of the planet • Wonderful World of Water Space • Space Base

FORCES, ELECTRICITY AND WAVES Page 6–7

Forces • Ready, Teddy, Go!

Electricity • Power from the People

• Marvellous Magnets Vibrations and waves • Ella’s Wobble BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

Page 7 TECHNOLOGIES Page 4–5

• Good Vibrations Body systems and cells

Page 6 MATERIALS

Vibrations and waves

• Body Builders Properties and use of substances • Get Fizzy

Properties and use of substances • Fizz, Boom, Bang Technologies • Lego Mindstorms Challenge • Lego Mindstorms Advanced (New) • Fuel Hunters (New)

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PLANET EARTH LITTLE GIANTS

DAY OR NIGHT?

SPACE BASE

THE SHOW ABOUT BEES

THE SUN, MOON AND EARTH SHOW

EXPLORING THE SOLAR SYSTEM

Buzzy, the giant honeybee, leads you into

An entertaining storytelling introduction to

Discover the beauty and wonder of the

the wonderful world of bees in this highly

night and day looking at the Sun, Moon

cosmos inside our incredible digital

interactive show. Learn how a bee’s body

and Earth. Join Benny and Jack on a journey

planetarium. We’ll navigate through the

is different from ours and find out how bees

of discovery as they learn what children in

stars to distant planets and galaxies, and

and flowers work together. Then join our

different places around the world are doing

uncover the hidden mysteries of the universe.

Bee Keeper on a magical mystery tour of a

at exactly the same time. Why is one child

A truly out-of-this world learning experience

beehive and follow Buzzy on a trip to giant

getting up just as another goes to bed?

originally created by At-Bristol.

flowers, make pollen train patterns and suck

Mind-boggling questions answered in a

CfE links: Space

up nectar – just like a bee.

colourful and interactive show.

P4-7

CfE links: Biodiversity and interdependence

CfE links: Space

Max: 30 pupils

P1-3

P1-3

Duration: 1 hour

Max: 30 pupils

Max: 70 pupils

£160 per show, £295 for 2, £435 for 3

Duration: 1 hour

Duration: 1 hour

£160 per show, £295 for 2, £435 for 3

£160 per show, £295 for 2, £435 for 3

Technologies NEW FUEL HUNTERS

‘Generation Science shows and workshops encourage hands-on participation and bring science to life, helping improve young people’s knowledge and linking it to the real world, outside school.‘ Professor Muffy Calder Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland

EXPLORATORY ENGINEERING Pupils take on the role of exploratory engineers as they learn where oil comes from and how to find it in this exciting interactive workshop. We’ll guide them through the ground breaking technology and engineering required to extract oil as they join a team and build their very own oil rig – it’s exploration on a brand new level!

CfE links: Technologies P4-7 Max: 30 pupils Duration 1½ hours £160 per show, £295 for 2, £435 for 3 Developed with support from:

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COSY COSY CHALLENGE

FUTURE EARTH

WONDERFUL WORLD OF WATER

THE HOME INSULATION SHOW

THE MATERIALS AND RECYCLING SHOW

THE WATER CYCLE AND WEATHER SHOW

Become an eco-champion and learn how to

Many years from now, the world has run

Join Walter and Wilbur, our wacky

save energy, money and the planet. Through

out of resources. Alu is here on a rescue

weathermen, on their intrepid journey

pupil-led challenges we investigate the ways

mission for future generations. Join her on a

through the water cycle. Brave snowstorms,

that heat travels and explore initiatives to

magical journey through time and space to

downpours and thick fog to discover how

stop it escaping. Energy transfer, insulation

discover what things are made of and how

water changes from one state to another.

and thermal imaging cameras are the hot

we’re using too much too fast. Learn about

Pupils can participate in some seriously fun

topics in this cool eco-quest!

recycling, reusing and reducing.

water chemistry – with hilarious results.

CfE links: Energy sources and sustainability

CfE links: Energy sources and sustainability

CfE links: Processes of the planet

P4-7

P3-5

P4-7

Max 30 pupils

Max: 70 pupils

Max: 70 pupils

Duration: 1 hour

Duration: 1 hour

Duration 1 hour

£160 per show, £295 for 2, £435 for 3

£160 per show, £295 for 2, £435 for 3

£160 per show, £295 for 2, £435 for 3

Supported by:

Supported by:

LEGO MINDSTORMS CHALLENGE

NEW LEGO MINDSTORMS ADVANCED

THE FUN PROGRAMMING WORKSHOP

out of this world PROGRAMMING

Learn how to programme a robot to follow

Pupils join ‘Mission Control’ in this interactive

commands and navigate its way around

workshop to learn about robots currently

our obstacle course. Bring Lego to life in this

operating in space before programming

fun and engaging hands-on introduction to

their own robots for a rescue mission

programming and robotics. The session will

on another planet. Following on from

end with the ever-popular hip-hop dancing

Lego Mindstorms Challenge, with more

robots!

demanding programming, we aim to inspire

CfE links: Technologies

the computer scientists of our future.

P4-7

CfE links: Technologies

Max: 30 pupils

P5-7

Duration: 1½ hours

Max: 30 pupils

£160 per workshop, £295 for 2, £435 for 3

Duration: 1½ hours £160 per workshop, £295 for 2, £435 for 3

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BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS BODY BUILDERS THE BODY, BONES AND ORGANS SHOW Learn how the body is put together in this fast-paced, funny, interactive show, and discover why it’s so important to keep it in good shape. In the Teaching Hospital, meet Dr Watson and Nurse Treat It Better, who will illustrate common ailments and show you how to stay healthy.

CfE links: Body systems and cells P4-7 Max: 70 pupils Duration: 1 hour £160 per show, £295 for 2, £435 for 3 Supported by:

Forces, Electricity and Waves ‘The shows and workshops complement the school’s science curriculum by reinforcing class-work, and providing pupils with first-hand experiences of innovative and exciting science activities, as well as allowing them to use the equipment, resources and expertise that are not normally available in schools.’

Professor Jack Jackson, HM Inspectorate of Education

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READY, TEDDY, GO!

GOOD VIBRATIONS

THE FORCES AND MOTION WORKSHOP

THE SCIENCE OF SOUND

Forces, movement and motion are

A fascinating mix of sound, music and the

investigated by our popular teddy bear team

science of noise. In this highly interactive

in a series of fun and engaging activities for

show pupils will investigate the principles of

all the class. Our inquisitive bears reveal the

sound; from how a simple noise is made to

principles of gravity, friction and movement

modern digital music technology. See music

demonstrated through challenges that

come to life in front of your very eyes, and

connect science concepts to the real world.

create your own recording with the class!

CfE links: Forces

CfE links: Vibrations and waves

P1-3

P4-7

Max: 30 pupils

Max: 70 pupils

Duration: 1½ hours

Duration: 1 hour

£160 per workshop, £295 for 2, £435 for 3

£160 per show, £295 for 2, £435 for 3

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Materials GET FIZZY

FIZZ, BOOM, BANG

CHEMISTRY FOR BEGINNERS

THE ADVANCED CHEMISTRY WORKSHOP

This highly interactive workshop encourages

Specifically for your older pupils this popular,

younger pupils to investigate the mysteries

hands-on workshop gives them the chance

of mixtures and learn about solids, liquids,

to delve further into the world of chemistry.

gasses and fizzes. A unique and inspiring

Work through a range of experiments to

chemistry experience that always gets an

create cool, colourful chemical reactions,

amazing reaction!

while an introduction to the scientific method

CfE links: Properties and use of substances

aims to spark curiosity.

P1-3

CfE links: Properties and use of substances

Max: 30 pupils

P4-7

Duration: 1½ hours

Max: 30 pupils

£160 per workshop, £295 for 2, £435 for 3

Duration: 1½ hours £160 per workshop, £295 for 2, £435 for 3

SUITABLE FOR EARLY YEARS

SUITABLE FOR EARLY YEARS

POWER FROM THE PEOPLE

ELLA’S WOBBLE

MARVELLOUS MAGNETS

GENERATING GREEN ELECTRICITY

THE MAKE AND KEEP SOUND WORKSHOP THE MAGNETIC DISCOVERY SHOW

Discover the secrets of electricity first-hand

Join Ella on her rhyming journey into the

Welcome to the mysterious world of

in this stimulating interactive workshop.

wonderful world of sound. This interactive

magnets. In this engaging hands-on

Pupils explore what electricity is, how

show allows even the youngest pupils to

workshop our storytellers introduce concepts

it can be stored and even create some

build their own instruments and become an

such as magnetic attraction and repulsion,

themselves using our specially designed

integral part of the story, discovering how

fields and poles. Interactive supported play

hand generators. Then we’ll introduce our

sounds are made and how they move.

allows pupils to explore magnetic forces

mini robotic creatures, the Hexbugs, and set

CfE links: Vibrations and waves, Materials

first hand as they learn about the effects

the challenge to charge them up for a race

Nurseries and P1-3

they have on the world around us - like the

round our track.

Max: 30 pupils

amazing Northern Lights.

CfE links: Energy sources and sustainability

Duration: 1 hour

CfE links: Vibrations and waves, Materials

P4-7

£160 per workshop, £295 for 2, £435 for 3

Nurseries and P1-3

Max 30 pupils

Max: 30 pupils

Duration: 1½ hours

Duration: 1 hour

£160 per workshop, £295 for 2, £435 for 3

£160 per workshop, £295 for 2, £435 for 3

Supported by:

SPRING ONLY

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BOOK NOW

The best way to book is to call us on 0131 553 0321. We can advise when the tour is near you and answer any questions you have about the shows and workshops.

Our opening hours are: Monday-Friday, 8.30am-4.30pm You can also contact us by email: generationscience@scifest.co.uk

GENERATION SCIENCE ONLINE

There is more information, including downloadable resource packs and an email enquiry form, online: www.generationscience.co.uk Want to find out more? Encourage your class to ask a science question and our experts will get back to you with the answer.

TOURING DATES

SPRING TOURING DATES: 2 FEBRUARY-27 MARCH SUMMER TOURING DATES: 27 APRIL-29 MAY We come to you, when you want us to. We are trying to lighten our carbon footprint so we may suggest dates when a show is in your area.

AT THE READY

WHO WE ARE

information:

schools touring programme. As an organisation, the Festival’s mission

Before calling us, you might find it useful to have the following

Generation Science is Edinburgh International Science Festival’s

• Title of show/workshop required

is to inspire, encourage and challenge people of all ages and

• Number of performances required

backgrounds to explore and understand the world around them –

• Number of pupils

and to communicate the educational, social and economic benefits

• Class (e.g. P1-7)

of science and technology.

• Preferred dates • Dates that are not suitable

The next Edinburgh International Science Festival will take place

• Email address (preferably a class teacher)

from 4–19 April 2015. To find out more about what we do, visit our website www.sciencefestival.co.uk

‘Show was excellent. Presenters engaged pupils from start to finish with their enthusiasm. Excellent variety of activities e.g. singing, dance, experimenting etc.

Thank you!’

Teacher, Castle Kennedy Primary School 8

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Scottish Charity Registration No: SC003790 GENERATION SCIENCE Harbourside House 110 Commercial Street Edinburgh EH6 6NF

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