January – April 2014
Education newsletter Dear colleague, I am conscious that teachers at every key stage have a lot on their plate this year, so we continue to develop activities which support exciting and engaging education at all levels. These include our ever-expanding Mathstastic programme (see p.3), additions to our extensive choice of workshops (see p.3), and our annual National Science Week offer (see p.3). We are very excited about hosting BODY WORLDS Vital, a journey through the human body which makes its UK debut here at Life in May 2014. Controversial, awe-inspiring and educational, you can judge the exhibition for yourself at our Teacher Premiere (see p.2). Yours faithfully
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013 Open until Sunday 2 March 2014
Photograph: Snow moment (c)Jasper Doest (The Netherlands). Image taken from the 2013 competition.
Students can enjoy the winning entries from the 2013 competition, which aims to showcase outstanding creativity and photographic skills, inspiring wonder at the natural world and highlighting the need for wildlife conservation. Awe-inspiring images and fascinating biology makes for an inspirational visit. We are using some of the images as a basis for a maths trail too (see page 3). Included in your Science Centre ticket. To book call (0191) 243 8223.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is co-owned by the Natural History Museum and BBC Worldwide.
Skating@Life Until Sunday 23 February 2014 Reinforce the positive learning experience of your workshop and Science Centre visit by taking your class for a spin on the ice. Workshops linking the ice rink to the curriculum are available for all key stages. For information and to book, call (0191) 243 8223.
Noel Jackson, Head of Education
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