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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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