Cheltenham Festivals Education: Sciecne for Schools Programme 2012

SCIENCE FOR SCHOOLS 12 – 15 June 2012

Booking opens 27 February Key Stages 1

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Education Partner

Book online: cheltenhamfestivals.com/scienceforschools

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SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS

Education Partner

Cheltenham College Junior School

SCIENCE FOR SCHOOLS CONTACTS Philippa Claridge Education Manager philippa.claridge@cheltenhamfestivals.com 01242 775891

Rebecca Warren Schools Liaison Officer rebecca.warren@cheltenhamfestivals.com 01242 775822

Carol Malcolmson Education Co-ordinator carol.malcolmson@cheltenhamfestivals.com 01242 775863

CONTENTS Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Science for Schools and EDF Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 All about workshops and events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7 All about packages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 - 9 Event and package planner grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 11 Events and workshops on Tuesday 12 June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 13 Puzzles and Numbers KS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Could it be Magic? KS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Science: The Best Bits KS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Keep it Clean - detecting drugs at the Olympics KS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Electricity - the nearest thing to real magic KS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Could it be magic? KS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Events and workshops on Wednesday 13 June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 15 Cracking Cold Light KS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Robokids KS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Material World KS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 How fast can you go? KS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ask a biologist: Alice Roberts KS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 When is a gas not a gas? KS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Events and workshops on Thursday 14 June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 17 It IS Rocket Science KS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 The Supercool Show KS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Zombie Science KS3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Zombie Science KS4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 In the Zone KS4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Events and workshops on Friday 15 June KS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Wiggly Worms KS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Snot, sick and scabs KS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Glorious blood KS2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Young Scientist’s Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Girls in Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 GirlsGetSET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Booking information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

WELCOME Welcome to our new-look Science for Schools brochure. We hope you will find it easy to access, straightforward to navigate, and full of a wide range of activities that your pupils will find engaging and inspiring.

Alongside the events and workshops for KS2 and 3, the KS3 Day Packages, and the Mini Packages for KS1, we have programmed an event and workshops for KS4 this year in response to feedback from teachers. Ticket prices remain the same as last year, and you can also book from a range of free activities to ensure you and your pupils have a great science day out.

Thank you to all the teachers who attended our focus group meetings back in November. Your input was invaluable, and this year’s programme reflects a number of your suggestions for topics, amongst them science and sport, science and magic, maths - to highlight just a few - as well as plenty of activities and experiences that can’t easily be replicated in school.

I would like to thank EDF Energy and all our supporters, who make Science for Schools possible. See you in June.

Philippa Claridge, Education Manager, Cheltenham Festivals

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SCIENCE FOR SCHOOLS 2012 AND EDF ENERGY Welcome to Science for Schools 2012. The School programme brings a real vibrancy to the Festival weekdays, with hundreds of pupils buzzing around the site getting stuck into science, interacting with scientists and engineers, and honing their curiosity. We are delighted that our partnership with The Times Cheltenham Science Festival continues to make this possible.

We are passionate about engaging young minds with science and are particularly pleased to have significantly developed our partnership with the Education department at Cheltenham Festivals this year. Together we are embarking on an ambitious programme of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) activities that will take place all year round, and grow in scope over the next three years. The aim is to engage as many children and young people with STEM as possible, and to widen participation through activities that schools can take part in regardless of their location. We have a need for top quality people for years ahead and we are “doing our bit” in many ways - including supporting this great programme.

Careering Around - careers guidance, but not as you know it - will get KS3 and 4 pupils thinking about the benefits of qualifications in science as they come face to face with STEM ambassadors in their schools in March and November; in December 2011 we delivered a Christmas Science Lecture to schools in Somerset, and plan to take more of these very popular shows further afield in 2012; and we are devising a Big Experiment with experts from Swansea University that schools anywhere can take part in during the run-up to the Festival.

We hope you and your pupils will be inspired to take part in this year’s Festival and that this ultimately leads to a career in Science & Technology. We are particularly keen to improve the diversity of the young people within our business. Whether you bring a small group or a whole year group, attend for an hour or stay for the day, walk down the road or journey by coach, we look forward to welcoming you in June.

Dr Andy Spurr, Managing Director, EDF Energy Nuclear Generation

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TELL ME ALL ABOUT IT Choose from a wide range of workshops and events to create your perfect day out. Complement your visit with a free session in the Discover Zone or the LEGO® Education Zone. If you have breaks in your itinerary, have a go at the EDF Energy Trail in Imperial Gardens. Alternatively, let us organise your day for you – book a Day Package for KS3 or a Mini Package for KS1.

WORKSHOPS

EVENTS

£6 P/P

£5 P/P

Our exciting hands-on workshops allow pupils to investigate a variety of science applications in curriculum-related contexts.

Designed for class-sized groups, workshops last one hour.

Events are hour-long science shows presented by top-notch science communicators. Taking place in our larger venues and accommodating audiences from 200-600, events make for a unique and interactive learning experience.

Home Educators – with you in mind, this year we have programmed a number of workshops commencing at 3pm.

DISCOVER ZONE FREE - IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EVENT OR WORKSHOP Explore the world of science in the Discover Zone, with interactive science for all ages and enthusiastic presenters ready to answer all your questions. One-hour slots are available every day, but must be booked in advance and in conjunction with an event/ workshop.

LEGO® EDUCATION ZONE FREE - IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EVENT OR WORKSHOP If you thought LEGO® was just a load of bricks, think again! Sessions led by the LEGO® Education team involve a building activity, enabling KS2&3 pupils to learn scientific principles whilst using their creativity and problem-solving skills. One-hour slots are available every day, but must be booked in advance and in conjunction with an event/workshop.

NB: You may book either the Discover Zone or the LEGO® Education Zone for each group you bring to the Festival, and priority will be given to schools booking an event or workshop.

THE EDF ENERGY TRAIL FREE - IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN EVENT OR WORKSHOP We are delighted that EDF Energy are sponsoring the Energy Trail – a quiz-based activity about energy for children (and adults) of all ages. Winding its way through Imperial Gardens, the Energy Trail is the perfect activity to fill breaks in your itinerary.

Leave your contact details when you begin the trail in the EDF Energy tent to be in with the chance of winning a prize.

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KS3 DAY PACKAGES £14 P/P Back by popular demand, we have put together a series of Day Packages for KS3 pupils, which comprise: • an extended workshop (90 minutes) • an event • a guaranteed slot in the Discover/ LEGO® Education Zone Day Packages are available for up to 40 pupils plus their teachers in each session.

See pages 8 & 9 for further information about KS3 Day Packages.

KS1 MINI PACKAGE £4 P/P This year’s KS1 Package combines a lively interactive performance based around materials and their properties, with a 45 minute hands-on session in the Discover Zone exclusively for KS1 pupils – no big kids! See page 8 for more information.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES • Young Scientists’ Day page 19 • Girls in Science Day page 19 • GE Aviation GirlsGetSET page 19

PRICES Prices remain at 2011 rates. Teacher tickets are free.

Item

Price

Event

£5 p/p

Workshop

£6 p/p

KS1 Mini Package

£4 p/p

KS3 Day Package

£14 p/p

Discover Zone or LEGO® Education Zone

Free – in conjunction with an

EDF Energy Trail For all activities at a glance see pages 10 & 11

event / workshop

For full brochure contents see page 3

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SCIENCE FOR SCHOOLS PACKAGES KS1 MINI PACKAGE FRIDAY 15 JUNE 2012 The KS1 Mini Package consists of the Three Little Pigs event and a Discover Zone session exclusively for KS1 pupils.

SS51 9.30-10am 10.15-11am

Event: Three Little Pigs Discover Zone

SS52 9.30-10.15am 10.30-11am

Discover Zone Event: Three Little Pigs

Three Little Pigs Join the team from the Science Museum and help the Three Little Pigs build a strong house. Learn about materials and their properties as you become part of the famous story and make predictions about what will work best. Will the Big Bad Wolf be able to huff…puff…and blow your strong house down?

The Science Museum is one of the most prestigious and respected organisations dedicated to the promotion of science and technology and houses outstanding collections relating to science, technology and medicine. Their education team have considerable experience in presenting shows and workshops for children through all stages of the education system, providing events for schools visiting the museum as well as taking shows out to schools and festivals. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/education

CURRICULUM LINKS SC1 SCIENTIFIC ENQUIRY: Ideas and evidence in Science • Investigative skills SC3 MATERIALS AND THEIR PROPERTIES: Grouping materials

KS3 DAY PACKAGES Depending on the day you visit, your KS3 Day Package will comprise:

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A 90 minute hands-on workshop (either Finding the leak in the pipe with LEGO® Education or Code cracking and communications with STEMworks). Please see below for more information.

An event (Could it be magic?, Electricity: the nearest thing to real magic, When is a gas not a gas?, Ask a Biologist, Zombie Science or The Supercool show). Please see pages 13, 15 & 16 for more information about the events.

A guaranteed hour in the Discover Zone (or LEGO® Education Zone, subject to availability)

TUESDAY 12 JUNE 2012 SS42 9.45-11.15am 12-1pm 2-3pm

Workshop: Finding the leak in the pipe Event: Could it be magic?

Discover Zone OR LEGO® Education Zone

SS43 10-11am Event: Electricity: the nearest thing to real magic 11.45am-1.15pm Workshop: Finding the leak in the pipe 2-3pm Discover Zone OR LEGO® Education Zone SS44 10-11am 12-1pm 1.45-3.15pm

Discover Zone OR LEGO® Education Zone Event: Could it be magic?

Workshop: Finding the leak in the pipe

For all activities at a glance see pages 10 & 11

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For full brochure contents see page 3

WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE 2012

THURSDAY 14 JUNE 2012

SS45 9.45 - 11.15am Workshop: Code cracking and communications 12 - 1pm Event: When is a gas not a gas?

2 - 3pm Discover Zone OR LEGO® Education Zone

SS48 9.45 - 11.15am Workshop: Code cracking and communications 12 - 1pm Event: Zombie Science 2 - 3pm Discover Zone OR LEGO® Education Zone

SS46 10 - 11am Event: Ask a Biologist 11.45 - 1.15pm Workshop: Code cracking and communications 2 - 3pm Discover Zone OR LEGO® Education Zone

SS49 10 - 11am Event: The Supercool show 11.45 - 1.15pm Workshop: Code cracking and communications 2 - 3pm Discover Zone OR LEGO® Education Zone

SS47 10 - 11am Discover Zone OR LEGO® Education Zone 12 - 1pm Event: When is a gas not a gas?

1.45 - 3.15pm Workshop: Code cracking and communications

SS50 10 - 11am Discover Zone OR LEGO® Education Zone 12 - 1pm Event: Zombie Science 1.45 - 3.15pm Workshop: Code cracking and communications

DAY PACKAGE WORKSHOP:

DAY PACKAGE WORKSHOP:

FINDING THE LEAK IN THE PIPE

CODE CRACKING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Tuesday 12 June 9.45am, 11.45am, 1.45pm 4.7 billion litres of water per day are lost due to leaking and broken pipes…and it’s robots that are used to find these cracks and fix them! Using robotics, data logging and a range of sensors, can you build and then teach your robot to identify ‘leaks’ in the LEGO® pipe?

LEGO® Education have over 30 years experience of providing teachers with educational resources to help them deliver fun, engaging and challenging lessons to ensure students reach their educational potential. Rob Widger is the Education Manager for LEGO® Education Europe and spends his time teaching students and teachers how to get the most out of the LEGO® Education range. www.legoeducation.co.uk

Wednesday 13 June 9.45am, 11.45am, 1.45pm

Thursday 14 June 9.45am, 11.45am, 1.45pm

How do codes and ciphers work? How are secret messages sent? Join Simon Kettle from STEMworks to develop your own secret code and then build a mechanical or electrical device to send your message to the other side. Will the other side receive and understand your message? Will they be able to crack the code?

Simon Kettle is manager of STEMworks, an organisation which provides extra curricular support to schools in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths through a wide range of practical hands-on activities. www.stemworks.co.uk

Teacher Graham Trotter said: “LEGO® has the capacity to bring out the very best in students- creativity, endeavour and cohesion. I observed a one hour lesson in which 40 students were all on task for the entire period. The LEGO® educator had an impressive ability in giving the students just enough information to work with yet allowing them to encounter problems and find ways of solving for themselves. By the end of the session there was a sense of both independence and achievement from each and every student.”

For all activities at a glance see pages 10 & 11

For full brochure contents see page 3

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AT A GLANCE PLANNER 9am

10am

11am

12noon

1pm

2pm

3pm

4pm

Tues 12 June Events

SS1 Could it be Magic?

SS2 Could it be Magic?

Events

SS3 Electricity : Real Magic

Workshop 1

SS5 Keep it clean

SS6 Keep it clean

SS7 Keep it clean

SS8 Keep it clean

Workshop 2

SS9 Numbers + puzzles

SS10 Numbers + puzzles

SS11 Numbers + puzzles

SS12 Numbers + puzzles

SS4 Science the best bits

SS13 Numbers + puzzles

Discover Zone LEGO® Education Zone Energy Trail Wed 13 June Events

SS14 Material World

Events

SS15 Robokids

SS16 When is a gas not a gas?

Events

SS17 Ask a Biologist

Workshop 1

SS18 How fast can you go?

SS19 How fast can you go?

SS20 How fast can you go?

Workshop 2

SS22 Cracking Cold Light

SS23 Cracking Cold Light

SS24 Cracking Cold Light

SS21 How fast can you go?

Discover Zone LEGO® Education Zone Energy Trail Thurs 14 June Events

SS25 The Supercool Show

Events

SS26 Zombie Science 1Z

SS27 Zombie Science

Workshop 1 Workshop 2

SS30 It IS Rocket Science

SS28 In the zone

SS29 In the zone

SS31 It IS Rocket Science

SS32 It IS Rocket Science

SS33 It IS Rocket Science

SS34 It IS Rocket Science

SS40 Wiggly worms

SS41 Wiggly worms

Discover Zone LEGO® Education Zone Energy Trail Fri 15 June Events

SS35 Snot, sick and scabs

Workshop 1

SS37 Wiggly worms

Discover Zone

SS36 Glorious Blood SS38 Wiggly worms

SS39 Wiggly worms

Reserved for KS1

LEGO® Education Zone Energy Trail 9am

10am

11am

12noon

KEY 

Key Stage 1

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All Key Stages

10

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Key Stage 2

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Key Stage 3

Key Stage 2 / 3

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Key Stage 4

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Key Stage 1 to 3

1pm

2pm

3pm

4pm

DAY PACKAGES 9am

10am

11am

12noon

1pm

2pm

3pm

4pm

3pm

4pm

Tues 12 June Package 1 SS42

Workshop

Could it be magic?

Package 2 SS43

Electricity: The nearest thing to real magic

Package 3 SS44

Discover/LEGO® Education Zone

Discover/LEGO® Education Zone

Workshop

Discover/LEGO® Education Zone

Could it be magic?

Workshop

Wed 13 June Package 1 SS45

Workshop

When is a gas not a gas?

Package 2 SS46

Ask a biologist

Package 3 SS47

Discover/LEGO® Education Zone

Discover/LEGO® Education Zone

Workshop

Discover/LEGO® Education Zone

When is a gas not a gas?

Workshop

Thurs 14 June Package 1 SS48

Workshop

Zombie Science

Package 2 SS49

The Supercool Show

Package 3 SS50

Discover/LEGO® Education Zone

Discover/LEGO® Education Zone

Workshop

Discover/LEGO® Education Zone

Zombie Science

Workshop

Fri 15 June Mini Package 1 SS51

3 Little Pigs

Mini Package 2 SS52

Discover Zone 9am

Discover Zone 3 Little Pigs 10am

11am

12noon

1pm

2pm

KEY 

Key Stage 1 Mini Packages

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Key Stage 3 Day Packages

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TUESDAY 12 JUNE 2012 KS2 WORKSHOP: PUZZLES AND NUMBERS SS9 10am

SS10 11.15am

SS11 12.30pm

SS12 1.45pm

SS13 3pm

Enjoy a masterclass of investigation with a mathematical twist. Explore “big” numbers, numerical sequences, reflection and symmetry, geometry, shape and space - all through hands-on puzzles and activities that will test and develop your problem-solving skills. The activities are accessible to all and are designed to encourage participation.

Selwyn van Zeller has over 18 years experience in the design, fabrication and presentation of hands-on science and maths exhibits. He was responsible for the development of Light on Science at the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, and for the last 9 years has been taking his maths puzzles into schools all around the country. Selwyn believes that “Science is not something done or understood by a precious minority - it is something that we can all do, that we can all appreciate… We are all able to have views about the most complex scientific ideas.”

CURRICULUM LINKS MA2 NUMBER AND ALGEBRA: Problem solving • Communicating • Reasoning • Number patterns and sequences • Solving numerical problems MA3 SHAPE, SPACE AND MEASURES: Understanding properties of shape

KS2 EVENT: COULD IT BE MAGIC? SS1 10am Is it magic? Or is it science? How can you tell the difference? Dr Matt Pritchard uses professional magic tricks and the scientific method to ask the question ‘Could it be magic?’ Think like a scientist and a magician to uncover the truth behind magic tricks and illusions.

Dr Matt Pritchard is an award-winning magician, comedian and science communicator. Previously he has conducted atomic physics research at Durham University where he won the Institute of Physics’ Postgraduate lecturer award in 2004. In addition to his scientific and communication background, he has 12 years of experience working as a professional magician.

CURRICULUM LINKS SC1 SCIENTIFIC ENQUIRY:

Ideas and evidence in Science • Investigative skills

KS2 EVENT: SCIENCE – THE BEST BITS SS4 11.30am Galileo dropping things, space rocks, singing dinosaurs, killer plants and much more: it’s the best bits of science. Check out electricity through static tricks and shocking machines; see meteors, planets and shooting stars; explore potty plants, amazing animals and even magnificent monsters! Immerse yourself in the breadth, width and fun of science.

Ian B Dunne is originally a chemist; he is a lapsed pyrotechnician, and a qualified teacher. He is the driving force behind Do Science Ltd, and travels all over to schools delivering exciting science shows and enjoyable CPD sessions. Ian says, “I do what I can to bring fun to physics; cheers to chemistry and buzz to biology.”

CURRICULUM LINKS SC1 SCIENTIFIC ENQUIRY: SC3 LIFE PROCESSES AND LIVING THINGS: SC4 PHYSICAL PROCESSES: For all activities at a glance see pages 10 & 11

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Ideas and evidence in Science Living things in their environment Electricity • Forces and motion • The earth and beyond For full brochure contents see page 3

TUESDAY 12 JUNE 2012 KS3 WORKSHOP: KEEP IT CLEAN – DETECTING DRUGS AT THE OLYMPICS SS5 10am

SS6 11.15am

SS7 12.30pm

SS8 1.45pm

Some drugs can cause the heart to speed up or slow down. Drugs like this are banned in the Olympics because they are dangerous and could give an unfair advantage to some athletes. In this workshop you will use microscopes to see the effects these drugs have on the hearts of water fleas (and also humans), and perform tests to catch the cheats using banned substances.

Scientists in Sport is a GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) schools outreach programme.

GSK is the Official Laboratory Services Provider for the London 2012 Olympic Games and has formed a partnership with King’s College London to operate a World Anti-Doping Agency accredited laboratory. During the Games, the lab will operate all day, every day and more than 6000 samples from athletes will be tested – more than any other Olympic Games – helping to make London 2012 the cleanest Games possible.

See how it works in the video Journey of a Sample: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHqM9I7ihwA

KS3 EVENT: ELECTRICITY: THE NEAREST THING TO REAL MAGIC SS3 10am Electricity can make things fizz, spark, glow and float in the air, but what exactly is it? With lots of demos, see, feel and even hear the magical things electricity can do. Ian B Dunne doesn’t know any magic tricks, but he does know electricity tricks! From high voltage to low electromagnetism his demonstrations are so amazing you’ll think he’s a magician, not an electrician!

Ian B Dunne is originally a chemist; he is a lapsed pyrotechnician, and a qualified teacher. He is the driving force behind Do Science Ltd, and travels all over to schools delivering exciting science shows and enjoyable CPD sessions. Ian says, “I do what I can to bring fun to physics; cheers to chemistry and buzz to biology.”

KS3 EVENT: COULD IT BE MAGIC? SS2 12.00 To what extent is advanced technology indistinguishable from magic?

‘Could it be magic?’ challenges students to think like scientists and magicians to uncover the truth behind illusions. The interactive show encourages enquiry, using magic tricks to inspire students’ imaginative engagement with scientific ideas and technological developments. It also draws inspiration from heroes of science and engineering to discover the ingredients which help make creative people.

Dr Matt Pritchard is an award-winning magician, comedian and science communicator. Previously he has conducted atomic physics research at Durham University where he won the Institute of Physics’ Postgraduate lecturer award in 2004. In addition to his scientific and communication background, he has 12 years of experience working as a professional magician.

For all activities at a glance see pages 10 & 11

For full brochure contents see page 3

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WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE 2012 KS2 WORKSHOP: CRACKING COLD LIGHT SS22 10am

SS23 11.15am

SS24 12.30pm

Become a research scientist developing a new glow stick for production with the help of Declan Fleming. Learn about reaction rates while you test different glow recipes under different experimental conditions to produce impressive colours. Which recipe gives the best and brightest results? What will you recommend to the manufacturer?

Declan Fleming studied chemistry at the University of Bristol and is now a Teacher Fellow based at Bath University. Declan has an infectious appetite for science and enjoys sharing his love of it with others. His students learn quickly to wince when he grabs his safety goggles and to sing along when he grabs his guitar. www.declanfleming.com

CURRICULUM LINKS SC1 SCIENTIFIC ENQUIRY: SC3 MATERIALS AND THEIR PROPERTIES:

Ideas and evidence in Science • Investigative skills Changing materials

KS2 EVENT: ROBOKIDS SS15 10am Become the top secret RoboKid Development Team to design a futuristic cyborg capable of surviving the journey through space to explore a newly discovered planet.

With experiments and demonstrations you will transform a brave volunteer into an almost superhuman space explorer: Robokid. This work is too hard for humans and too hard for robots, but Robokid is built for discovery.

Timezones are a Theatre in Education company with over 20 years experience of offering interactive science and technology presentations to primary school audiences.

They bring the science curriculum to life with a range of innovative presentations full of experiments, demonstrations and lively discussions, tailored specifically for KS1 and KS2. www.timezones-education.co.uk/index.php/timezones-homepage

CURRICULUM LINKS SC1 SCIENTIFIC ENQUIRY: SC4 PHYSICAL PROCESSES:

Ideas and evidence in Science • Investigative skills The earth and beyond

KS2 EVENT: MATERIAL WORLD SS14 11.15am What are the different kinds of materials? And what can we make from them? Using props and costumes you will be able to examine everyday objects made from different materials and find out how they are made.

Explore plants, animals, rocks and oils and discover the weird and wonderful materials we create with them. Volunteers will be needed to take part in an exciting and fast-paced classification competition.

CREW Education’s core message is that through interaction and involvement, children can enjoy and understand any subject. They believe that by making information accessible and engaging children can laugh, listen, learn and gain confidence in any subject.

CURRICULUM LINKS SC2 LIFE PROCESSES AND LIVING THINGS: SC3 MATERIALS AND THEIR PROPERTIES: For all activities at a glance see pages 10 & 11

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Humans and other animals Changing materials For full brochure contents see page 3

WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE 2012 KS3 WORKSHOP: HOW FAST CAN YOU GO? SS18 10am

SS19 11.15am

SS20 12.30pm

SS21 1.45pm

How does the nervous system work? How fast are nerve impulses? The answers to these questions will help you to understand the limits of reaction times and why false starts occur in sprint races. Test your reactions, measure your heart rate with an ECG machine and virtually race Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world. How fast can you go?

Classroom Medics are a team of medics, physiologists and scientists who visit schools and festivals to help students make more informed decisions about their health, careers and future ambitions. They provide unique and memorable workshops and activities that inspire and engage school pupils and the general public alike. www.classroommedics.co.uk

KS3 EVENT: ASK A BIOLOGIST HOSTED BY PROFESSOR ALICE ROBERTS SS17 10am If you have ever wanted to ask a biologist a question, this is your chance! The Ask A Biologist website allows anyone to post questions to a team of experts who help to find the answers. A panel of experts from the Ask A Biologist team, including the website founder dinosaur expert Dr Dave Hone and pain expert Professor David Wynick will answer your weird and wonderful biology questions. What will you ask?

Check out the AAB website: www.askabiologist.org.uk Alice Roberts is an anatomist, science writer, a well known broadcaster, and Professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham. She studied medicine originally and still teaches anatomy to surgeons while also spending time with her family and filming new BBC programmes. Dr Dave Horne is a biologist and palaeontologist most recently working in Dublin. He studies a variety of extinct reptiles - dinosaurs, pterosaurs and birds, and looks at their evolution and relationships. David Wynick is a consultant physician and Professor of Molecular Medicine at the University of Bristol. He studies how the nervous system adapts to injury and is an expert in chronic pain.

When booking this event, you will be given instructions on how to submit questions for the expert panel to answer live on stage.

KS3 EVENT: WHEN IS A GAS NOT A GAS? SS16 12.00 Why are some materials solid whilst others are liquid or even gas? Why do some materials expand when you heat them while others contract? And how strange does the world become when temperatures plummet to -200 degrees? Find out all about the different phases of matter and join chemist Andrea Sella for some fantastic demonstrations including dry ice, floating bubbles and plastic bottles. If you have never tried liquid nitrogen ice-cream, now is your chance‌ Professor Andrea Sella is an inorganic chemist at University College London and regularly goes into schools with his demonstration kits to present lively and exciting displays of chemical chaos. Andrea is also a member of the Science Festival’s Advisory Board and a firm favourite at the Festival.

For all activities at a glance see pages 10 & 11

For full brochure contents see page 3

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THURSDAY 14 JUNE 2012 KS3 WORKSHOP: IT IS ROCKET SCIENCE SS30 10am

SS31 11.15am

SS32 12.30pm

SS33 1.45pm

SS34 3pm

Come along and learn the science and secrets of rockets from real life rocket scientist Dr Simon Foster. Get up close to hydrogen, gunpowder and lots of rockets. With plenty of hands-on activities and explosive demonstrations, this workshop really IS rocket science!

Simon Foster is a former science teacher and is now the outreach officer for the department of physics at Imperial College London. Simon has a PhD in solar physics and a Masters in physics with space science, so he’s a real life rocket scientist! He has a passion for communicating science and it’s his aim to inspire children to fall in love with science. In 2009 Simon entered the NESTA FameLab competition, winning the London heat and coming 3rd in the UK final.

KS3 EVENT: THE SUPERCOOL SHOW SS25 10am Join Plasticine Pete and Pam as they travel to the extremes of temperature, and investigate the incredible effects of the coldest substance you’ll ever see - liquid nitrogen. Make instant ice cream, find out what it feels like to touch a cloud, and cover your ears as we create the loudest balloon explosion ever.

The Science Museum is one of the most prestigious and respected organisations dedicated to the promotion of science and technology and houses outstanding collections relating to science, technology and medicine.

Their education team have considerable experience in presenting shows and workshops for children through all stages of the education system, providing events for schools visiting the museum as well as taking shows out to schools and festivals. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/education

KS3 EVENT: ZOMBIE SCIENCE SS27 12.00 Enrol now for a spoof lecture on the real science behind the undead. Are there real zombies in the world? If so, what makes them biologically different to you and me? Could viruses be responsible for such a condition? Theoretical Zombiologist Doctor Austin, from the Zombie Institute for Theoretical Studies (ZITS), explains how a viral zombie outbreak might occur, its effect on humans and, most importantly, how to stop it.

Doctor Austin is a renowned Theoretical Zombiologist at the University of Glasgow and chair of the Zombie Institute for Theoretical Studies (ZITS). Starting out in the private sector, Austin worked in product design. His most famous product was the Ultra-Safe Concrete Children’s Swimwear, with the catchy slogan, ‘wherever you leave them, that’s where they are’. Zombie Science is supported by the Wellcome Trust and the University of Glasgow. www.zombiescience.co.uk

For all activities at a glance see pages 10 & 11

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THURSDAY 14 JUNE 2012 KS4 EVENT: ZOMBIE SCIENCE 1Z SS26 10am Enrol now for a spoof lecture on the real science behind the undead. Are there real zombies in the world? If so, what makes them biologically different to you and me? Could viruses be responsible for such a condition? With parallels in many other reallife conditions, Theoretical Zombiologist Doctor Austin, from the Zombie Institute for Theoretical Studies (ZITS), looks at the causes of Zombeism, and the means of prevention, containment and cure, inevitably raising ethical questions along the way.

Doctor Austin is a renowned Theoretical Zombiologist at the University of Glasgow and chair of the Zombie Institute for Theoretical Studies (ZITS). Starting out in the private sector, Austin worked in product design. His most famous product was the Ultra-Safe Concrete Children’s Swimwear, with the catchy slogan, wherever you leave them, that’s where they are. Zombie Science is supported by the Wellcome Trust and the University of Glasgow. www.zombiescience.co.uk

KS4 WORKSHOP: IN THE ZONE MAXIMUM 30 PUPILS SS28 11.15am

SS29 12.30pm

2012 will be full of talk about being ‘in the zone’; that is the special state of mind athletes are in when they perform at their best. But what does it mean? Most athletes and scientists don’t know, so we have devised a way to demonstrate it, and on the way we learn how the brain works. You will become a neuron in a brain and work with other neurons to perform a piece of music. As a brain you need to think, experiment and make mistakes together to play the tune correctly. The task of each neuron is very simple: press the button and send the signal forward to the next neuron. It’s focusing on working together – staying ‘in the zone’ - that’s the challenge!

Richard Robinson is the founder and Director of the Brighton Science Festival and author of many science books such as, Why the toast always lands butter side down. He loves illusions and science busking and does both in schools and science festivals across the country.

For all activities at a glance see pages 10 & 11

For full brochure contents see page 3

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FRIDAY 15 JUNE 2012 KS2 WORKSHOP: WIGGLY WORMS SS37 10am

SS38 11.15am

SS39 12.30pm

SS40 1.45pm

SS41 3pm

Join Dr Lizzie Burns in this wiggly workshop all about the humble earthworm. Discover how our bodies compare to a worm’s and create your own squiggly sculpture from the inside out. Real worms will be on hand to meet and inspire you with their wiggly ways. All wormy creations to be taken home!

Lizzie Burns has always combined an active interest in science, art and teaching. She gained a doctorate and research fellowship from the University of Oxford in cancer research before becoming a professional artist 10 years ago. Lizzie has created her own unique niche as a science-based artist and has used her background to develop a variety of workshops to inspire children and adults about the biomedical sciences. www.sciencetolife.org

CURRICULUM LINKS SC2 LIFE PROCESSES AND LIVING THINGS: Humans and other animals • Verification and classification • Living things in their environment

KS2 EVENT: SNOT, SICK AND SCABS SS35 10am If you have ever wondered what snot, sick or scabs are made of, why cheesy feet smell so bad or how your body fights off microscopic monsters when they invade your body, then this is the show for you. Come and take on the role of a scientist and discover the world of cells, bacteria and viruses and play with the most realistic fake snot ever created!

Centre of the Cell is an educational charity dedicated to inspiring curiosity and learning by connecting science to everyday life. Centre of the Cell is an online resource, a science education centre and outreach project aimed at young people, teachers, families and community groups. It’s the first science education centre in the world to be located within medical research laboratories and is in east London. www.centreofthecell.org

CURRICULUM LINKS SC1 SCIENTIFIC ENQUIRY: SC2 LIFE PROCESSES AND LIVING THINGS:

Ideas and evidence in Science • Investigative skills Humans and other animals; micro organisms

KS2 EVENT: GLORIOUS BLOOD SS36 12.00 If you have an interest in blood and guts, don’t miss this opportunity to follow the journey of blood through the human body with the Science Museum team. Find out what blood does, what’s in it, where it goes, and what happens when you exercise – and when you start to lose it.

The Science Museum is one of the most prestigious and respected organisations dedicated to the promotion of science and technology and houses outstanding collections relating to science, technology and medicine. Their education team have considerable experience in presenting shows and workshops for children through all stages of the education system, providing events for schools visiting the museum as well as taking shows out to schools and festivals. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/education

CURRICULUM LINKS SC1 SCIENTIFIC ENQUIRY: SC2 LIFE PROCESSES AND LIVING THINGS: For all activities at a glance see pages 10 & 11

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Ideas and evidence in Science Humans and other animals For full brochure contents see page 3

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES KS2 YOUNG SCIENTISTS’ DAY - RECYCLE, REUSE, REGENERATE When? Friday 15 June, 9.15am - 3pm Where? Cheltenham College Junior School Who? Y5 and 6 pupils from Gloucestershire Primary Cost? £20 per pupil If you have Y5 or 6 pupils with a keen aptitude for science, who would love to spend a day getting stuck into hands-on science activities alongside like-minded individuals, then the Young Scientists’ Day (YSD) is right up your street.

The day is devised with teachers in mind as well as pupils, and the activities are delivered by the science team at Cheltenham College Junior School in the dedicated science rooms there. This year’s YSD reflects the general Science Festival theme of regeneration, and every pupil will take part in the three specially-designed activities.

Wheels in Motion - Using recycled materials pupils will build their own vehicle which they will power with compressed air. The challenge will focus on distance and direction travelled whilst at the same time controlling the release of compressed air in order to keep their vehicle on the ground.

Melting Point - Melting and remoulding using metals that have a melting point lower than the boiling point of water, pupils will gain hands-on experience of the science of casting. Will Mrs Flanagan live up to her nickname ‘Mrs Flammable’ once again this year?

In Command - In this session, pupils become leaders and take command of reconstruction tasks. They will need to apply their scientific knowledge to earn the clues that will enable the task leaders to complete each task in the fastest time possible. Groups will be competing against each other throughout the day to discover who will emerge victorious.

Places are limited to a maximum of 5 pupils per school, and each group must be accompanied by a teacher throughout the day.

The cost (£20) includes lunch, refreshments and all equipment; there is no charge for accompanying teachers.

KS3 GIRLS IN SCIENCE When? Friday 15 June, 9am - 3.15pm Where? Cheltenham Ladies’ College Who? Y8 and 9 girls at Gloucestershire secondary schools Cost? This day is free thanks to funding from L’Oréal and the support of CLC. Part of our expanding programme of focused science activities for talented young scientists, this day is aimed at the science nut as well as the girl who perhaps doesn’t realise that she is good at science. We are inviting you to put forward 5 girls (year 8 or 9) to take part in the day. You may accompany them if you wish, but this is not mandatory.

The girls will take part in three practical sessions using specialised equipment in CLC’s fully-equipped laboratories. One of the sessions will be delivered by the team from the L’Oréal Young Scientist Centre at the Royal Institution; CLC science teachers will lead the other sessions. CLC is accustomed to hosting activities and looking after pupils from other schools, and will undertake a full risk assessment.

GIRLSGETSET MAXIMUM 30 PARTICIPANTS When? Thursday 14 June, Time TBC Where? Area 42, Cheltenham Science Festival Who? Year 7&8 girls GirlsGetSET is scheme set up by female engineers at GE Aviation to show girls the fun and exciting world of Engineering. We are looking for girls in years 7 and 8 to take part in our aircraft data network task. Girls will work in teams to design and build a data network for an aircraft to carry critical messages from different parts of the aircraft to the pilots’ displays in the cockpit. As with every aircraft design there are space and zone requirements and the order that the messages arrive in is critical to the aircrafts’ safe operation.

To book any of these activities please use the booking form.

For more information please call 01242 775822/775891 For all activities at a glance see pages 10 & 11

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SCIENCE FOR SCHOOLS

BOOKING INFORMATION Booking opens on Monday 27th February • • • •

We cannot accept bookings before this date Bookings will be confirmed by email Your tickets will follow later More information in FAQs, below

How to book Fill in the online booking form www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/scienceforschools Or Contact the Education Department on 01242 775 822/ 01242 775891 or email education@cheltenhamfestivals.com (please include a phone number).

FAQS

I haven’t been to the Festival before; how well organised is it?

I want to bring pupils from my school to the Science Festival; how do I find out whether tickets are available?

We think that it is very well organised and from our feedback, our visiting schools think so too! Festival staff will meet and greet you when you arrive at Cheltenham Town Hall, and then escort you to your first event/workshop. All the venues are easily accessible. Festival staff will help seat your group and are always available to deal with queries and give assistance.

All your enquiries and bookings are handled in person by the Education team at Cheltenham Festivals. The simplest way to request tickets is to use the online booking form, or contact the Education team (details below). If an event is sold out, we can advise you on alternatives which your pupils will enjoy. If any of your pupils have special requirements eg wheelchair access, hearing loop, let us know so that we can put arrangements in place.

Fill out the booking form at www.cheltenhamfestivals.com/scienceforschools, phone 01242 775 822/91 or email education@cheltenhamfestivals.com

What happens if the number of pupils in my class changes? Do I have to pay for the tickets as soon as I book them?

We realise that this is a common problem for schools, so we give you until 18 May 2012 to confirm your final numbers.

After this date: • your booking is non-refundable • we will send you your ticket document, which acts as your ticket.

• an invoice will be sent to the school

I am a home educator. How do I get my tickets?

We will reserve your tickets as soon as you make your booking.

You can contact the box office (0844 880 8094) from 21 May 2012 to arrange payment and receipt.

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On occasion, the number of schools arriving/leaving at the same time makes it difficult for coaches to pull up for disembarkation, or to get away once full. We do our best to make this as painless as possible.

We want to bring packed lunches with us; is there anywhere to eat them?

Lots of schools spend a day at the Festival and bring lunch with them. There are large gardens behind Cheltenham Town Hall, with plenty of space for children to relax and enjoy themselves.

In case of rain, we have some limited cover to keep you dry!

Is there anywhere to park? Where should our minibus/coach pull up?

There is plenty of on-street metered parking for minibuses around the Town Hall in Imperial Square, but the area will be busy, so please allow plenty of time to find a space. There are also several public car parks within a few minutes walk of the Town Hall.

Coaches should arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before the start of your first activity. Coaches can pull up at the front of Cheltenham Town Hall (GL50 1QA) for disembarkation but must then move on and wait at a dedicated coach parking area until pick-up time. There is free parking for coaches at Cheltenham race course, GL50 4SH: www.visitcheltenham.com/info/15/ plan_your_visit/158/coach_drivers_information