Glasgow Science Centre Education Guide 2015 - 16

GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE

Glasgow Science Centre, an educational charity, has our education programme at its core. Every structured learning session is carefully aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence and National Qualification Stages, and our overall offer has been approved by HMIe.

New this year, to complement My World of Work Live! on Floor 2, is a fascinating set of workshops created in conjunction with Skills Development Scotland exploring careers and opportunities in STEM related subjects. Your pupils can ‘leave Earth’ to explore the cosmos in the Planetarium’s new and spectacular full dome digital projection system, complemented with a new programme of shows. Powering the Future, a new exhibition, will allow your students to learn about the role of energy in modern life. Full details of the supporting programming for this exhibition will be released in our January 2016 update. ‘On-Tour’, our outreach programme can bring science to your school or community literally the length and breadth of Scotland.

You’ll get a warm reception from our bookings team, with new systems in place this academic year to make it easier for you to access information about grant eligibility, dates and availability of each component of our programme.

Finally, you’re cordially invited to our free Twilight Science evenings in October 2015 and February 2016 to explore in person what we offer.

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SPACE & BACK AGAIN p.16

JOURNEY THROUGH MY BODY

GO OXYGEN GO! p.31

FUN WITH FORCES p.14

MY SENSES & ME p.15

OPAL WORKSHOP: THE BUG COUNT

MINI MATERIALS p.13

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ELECTRIC DETECTIVE p.12 WHO NEEDS SCIENCE? p.14

FUTURE FUELS p.12

WATERWORKS p.10

JOURNEY THROUGH MY BODY p.30

GET ACTIVE! p.31

DISGUSTING DIGESTION p.30

BODYVISION 3D p.30

BODYVISION EXHIBITS p.30

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE p.10

HANDS ON DNA p.15

INVISIBLE SCIENCE

BODYWORKS: DISSECTION

INTO SPACE p.16

PASSPORT TO THE PLANETS p.17

THE SOLAR SYSTEM AND BEYOND p.17

FILM: CELL! CELL! CELL! p.18

FILM: WE ARE ALIENS p.18

FILM: BACK TO THE MOON FOR GOOD p.18

HIDDEN UNIVERSE 3D p.20

SPACE STATION 3D p.23

GALAPAGOS 3D p.23

BORN TO BE WILD 3D p.23

CRACKING CRYPTOGRAPHY p.25

SONIC ELECTRONICS p.25

DIY CODER p.25

MINDSTORMS DRIVING TEST p.25

MY WORLD OF WORK TIME MACHINE p.26

MORE ABOUT ME p.26

DNA EXTRACTION p.27

MINDSTORMS RENEWABLE ENERGY p.27

UNDER THE SEA 3D p.20

TO THE ARCTIC 3D p.20

ISLAND OF LEMURS: MADAGASCAR 3D p.22

CAR-AZY CONSTRUCTION p.14

FANTASTIC FORCES p.14

BODYWORKS: THE VITALS p.15

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FITLAB EXHIBITS p.31

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BODYVISION 3D p.30

BODYVISION EXHIBITS p.30

FITLAB EXHIBITS p.31

BODYWORKS: DISSECTION p.35

PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY MASTERCLASS p.35

PCR WORKSHOP p.34

THE SKY’S THE LIMIT? p.17

ASTROPHYSICS p.35

FILM: WE ARE ALIENS p.16

FILM: BACK TO THE MOON FOR GOOD p.16

HIDDEN UNIVERSE 3D p.20

SPACE STATION 3D p.23

GALAPAGOS 3D p.23

BORN TO BE WILD 3D p.23

CRACKING CRYPTOGRAPHY p.25

SONIC ELECTRONICS p.25

DIY CODER p.25

MINDSTORMS DRIVING TEST p.25

MY WORLD OF WORK TIME MACHINE p.26

MORE ABOUT ME p.26

DNA EXTRACTION p.27

MINDSTORMS RENEWABLE ENERGY p.27

TO THE ARCTIC 3D p.20

ISLAND OF LEMURS: MADAGASCAR 3D p.22

NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

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WORKSHOP EARLY YEARS MY WOW LIVE!ALL P7-S3

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OCTFantastic ForcesP4-S2 p.14

Invisible ScienceP6-S2 p.14


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BodyWorks: The VitalsP4-S2 p.15

Practical ChemistryS5-S6 p.35

Polymerase Chain ReactionS5 p.35

Fun with Forces p.14 N1-P3

Mindstorms Driving Test p.25

DECFuture FuelsP4-S2 p.12

Car-azy ConstructionP4-P7 p.14

Fun with Forcesp.14 N1-P3

Mindstorms Driving Test p.25

JANFuture FuelsP4-S2 p.12

Hands on DNAP4-P6 p.15

Mini Materialsp.13 P1-P3

Sonic Electronics p.25

FEBWho Needs Science?P7-S3 p.14

Hands on DNAP4-P6 p.15

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Sonic Electronics p.25

MARWater, water everywhereP4-S2 p.10

WaterworksP4-S2 p.10


Mindstorms Renewable Energy p.27

APRFuture FuelsP4-S2 p.12

Electric DetectiveP4-P6 p.12


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MAYFantastic ForcesP4-S2 p.14

Electric DetectiveP4-P6 p.12


Cracking Cryptography

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BodyWorks: The VitalsP4-S2 p.15

Car-azy ConstructionP4-S2 p.14


Bug Count OPAL p.11 P4-S2

DNA Extractionp.27

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To reserve your place visit: glasgowsciencecentre.org/twilight or call 0141 420 5003

PLANETARIUM

Space and Back Again N1-P1 p.16

Into SpaceP1-P3 p.16

Passport to the Planets P4-P6 p.18

The Solar System and BeyondP7-S2 p.18

The Sky’s the Limit?S3-S6 p.18

Film: We are AliensP4-S2 p.18

Film: Back to the Moon for GoodP4-S2 p.18

Film: Cell! Cell! Cell!P7-S4 p.18

Planetarium Shows and Films run throughout the year and are available on demand.Please call us on 0141 420 5003 to arrange a suitable time for you.

ON DEMANDThroughout the year we have a number of workshops and shows that are available on demand. This includes:Bodyworks: Dissection S1-S6 My Senses and Me N1-P2

Career Management Skills Workshops CMS p.26 N1-S6

Planetarium Shows N1-S6

Please call us on 0141 420 5003 to arrange a suitable timetable for you.

KEY EVENTS2015

17th - 18th September Making it Clear 23rd - 24th September Scottish Learning Festival 8th October Twilight Science4th - 10th October World Space Week23rd October - 1st November

World Gymnastics Championships, Glasgow

14th - 20th November Chemistry WeekDecember 9th Powering the Future opensDecember 15th Tim Peake Launch

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3rd February Twilight ScienceTBA Powering the Future Dialogue

Workshops16th - 18th March Making it Clear11th - 20th March British Science Week

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WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE P4-S2 45 mins

Through a series of exciting demonstrations your pupils will follow the journey of water from rainfall to our taps. Find out where it comes from, where it goes, and why it is vital for supporting life.CfE Energy Sources &

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WATERWORKS P4-S2 45 mins

Discover the murky world of water science by exploring the processes used to treat dirty water. Get hands on and investigate using everyday materials to construct a filter that will provide us with clearer water.CfE Energy Sources &

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OPAL WORKSHOP: THE BUG COUNT P1-P3 2 hours

One foot, four wings, eight eyes, 400 legs! Find out amazing facts about mini beasts whilst helping scientists do real research. Get hands on with invertebrates in the OPAL Bugs Count Survey. CfE Biodiversity & Independence

ABOUT OPALThe Open Air Laboratories (OPAL) is an environmental project which aims to connect children and adults with the natural environment. We give everybody the chance to explore nature through our six surveys, which investigate the health of the UK environment.

Our surveys have been designed by scientists, to be carried out by you and your class. Our team of Community Scientists can tailor activities to fit around the Curriculum for Excellence, to help you meet you outdoor education targets.

From bug hunts to pond dipping, pupils will learn basic survey techniques and have the chance to contribute real scientific data to a UK wide environmental report.

To find out more, visit www.opalexplorenature.org or contact our Community Scientist, Joanne Dempster, based at Glasgow Science Centre: [email protected]


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ELECTRIC DETECTIVE P4-P6 45 mins

Investigate electrical circuits and energy use to solve a case with Sherlock Ohms, the energy detective!CfE Technological Developments

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FUTURE FUELS P4-S2 45 mins

Join us on an exciting mission to explore how we could power transport in the future!CfE Technological Developments

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MAKING IT CLEAR P4-S2 17th-18th Sept & 16th-18th March

These water themed days will encourage pupils to explore the properties and use of water and its importance in sustaining life. Pupils will get the opportunity to meet experts working in the field and find out more about the types of jobs that they do.This event is supported by Scottish Water with free access for pupils. Limited places, first come first served. Please call for availability.

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WH SH! That’s the sound of you hurtling towards the stars and beyond in our new digital Planetarium. See Pages 16 to 19 for further details.

MINI MATERIALS P1-P3 30 mins

Explore the science behind the amazing properties of different materials that make them so useful, and discover where we may encounter them in everyday life!CfE Properties & Uses of

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The Royal Society of Chemistry is the UK and Ireland’s professional body for the chemical sciences community and the largest non-governmental supporter of chemistry education. Our nationwide team of Education Coordinators can recommend our best resources and services available for supporting teaching of the Scottish chemistry curriculum either through our tailored LearnChemistry Scotland newsletter or by visiting your school or cluster meetings.

Be the first to hear about the latest resources and events supporting chemistry teaching in Scotland! It’s free to join the LearnChemistry Partnership - the growing network of Scottish schools currently engaging with the Royal Society of Chemistry. Visit www.rsc.li/lcp or contact our Royal Society of Chemistry Education Coordinator Katy Mould, based at Glasgow Science Centre: [email protected]

ABOUT THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY

Enhance your chemistry teaching with our LearnChemistry resources:rsc.org/learn-chemistry


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WHO NEEDS SCIENCE? P7-S2 45 mins

Take part in our live science show, designed to inspire pupils as they discover the vital role of science in their everyday lives and future careers. This interactive experience features spectacular demonstrations in biology, chemistry, physics & maths.CfE Technologies Topical Science Planning for Choices & Changes

FANTASTIC FORCES P4-S2 45 mins

Discover Newton’s three laws of motion using balloons, bricks, rockets and a bed of nails as we investigate forces including gravity and friction.CfE Forces

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FUN WITH FORCES N1-P3 30 mins

Get hands on as we investigate the forces of gravity and friction and launch a toy rocket into space.CfE Forces

CAR-AZY CONSTRUCTION P4-P7 45 mins

Construct and race a battery powered car. Find out how we can reduce friction and how aerodynamic shapes improve performance in this exciting team building activity.CfE Forces

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INVISIBLE SCIENCE P6-S2 45 mins

Look beyond the visible by experimenting with thermal imaging, magnetic meteorites and see a Van de Graaff generator make pie tins fly as we investigate invisible energy.CfE Forces • Vibrations & Waves


HANDS ON DNA P4-P6 45 mins

Pupils will extract and observe their own DNA using specialised lab equipment and take away their own DNA strand. Discover how your DNA traits make you unique.CfE Inheritance

JOURNEY THROUGH MY BODY P1-P3 30 mins

Take a journey through the amazing human body! Discover the digestive system and your skeleton with fun, exciting and hands-on activities.CfE Body Systems & Cells

MY SENSES & ME N1-P2 30 mins

Investigate your senses through a range of fun and exciting activities and find out why your eyes are the colour they are with the help of Granny Goggins.CfE Body Systems & Cells Inheritance

CELL! CELL! CELL! P7-S4 45 mins

This is the story of the trillions of cells that form our bodies, from our beginnings as a single cell to the complexity of a whole body: it’s the story of who we are.CfE Body Systems & Cells Inheritance

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BODYWORKS: THE VITALS P4-S2 45 mins

Join us to discover the workings of essential organs in our live science show. Explore the roles of digestion, circulation, respiration and the nervous system in helping you, be you!CfE Body Systems & Cells

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The Planetarium at Glasgow Science Centre has been upgraded with a state-of-the-art fulldome digital projection system, which will allow your pupils to explore the furthest reaches of the universe in a spectacular, immersive environment. As well as delivering a view of the cosmos from Earth’s vantage point, the technology allows us to leave the Earth and view the universe from any point! Additionally we offer a selection of full dome films.

WE ARE ALIENS P4-S4 45 mins

Are we alone? Is it possible to find life beyond earth? Take a journey to find out in this Rupert Grint narrated 360o Planetarium film from the award-winning NSC Creative team. CfE Space • Topical Science

BACK TO THE MOON FOR GOOD P4-S4 45 mins

Narrated by Tim Allen, this is a complete behind-the-scenes feature on the $30 million Google Lunar XPRIZE, the largest incentivised prize in history.CfE Space • Topical Science

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SINTO SPACE P1-P3 45 mins

Your students will leave Earth and take a trip Into Space to answer some big questions: Why does the Moon change shape? Why do we have day and night? And what causes the seasons?CfE Space

SPACE AND BACK AGAIN N1-P1 45 mins

Young pupils are invited to ‘stay up past your bedtime’ and explore a beautiful star-filled night. They’ll learn about the daily patterns of the sky before visiting the spectacular Sun and mysterious Moon up close.CfE Space



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THE SOLAR SYSTEM AND BEYOND P6-S1 45 mins

View the universe in a new light as you voyage beyond the solar system, into the galaxy we call home. Discover what makes a planet a planet and join the search for Earth-like exoplanets orbiting distant stars.CfE Space • Topical Science Forces, electricity and waves

PASSPORT TO THE PLANETS P4-P6 45 mins

Leave the school bus and all aboard for our incredible tour of the solar system. Students get a spacecraft’s-eye view of other planets and explore the possibility of life beyond the Earth.CfE Space • Topical Science

THE SKY’S THE LIMIT? S3-S6 45 mins

By asking the right questions our knowledge of the universe has evolved dramatically. Join us to discover how we now know that our tiny planet is only one of billions within an average galaxy within an expanding universe.Nat Space • Topical Science

H Our Dynamic Universe • Particles and wavesAH Astrophysics • Quanta and waves


CELL! CELL! CELL! P7-S4 45 mins

This is the story of the trillions of cells that form our bodies, from our beginnings as a single cell to the complexity of a whole body: it’s the story of who we are.CfE Body Systems & Cells Inheritance

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Celebrate World Space Week by joining us for our space themed programme of activities! Stargaze in our world-class digital planetarium or take in the excitement of a rocket launch in our science show theatre. Get hands on and explore space suits and chat with our experts about how research in Scotland is helping unlock secrets of the universe. We will also be getting ready to celebrate the launch of Tim Peake –the European Space Agency’s first British Astronaut - on his 6 month mission to the International Space Station!

HIDDEN UNIVERSE 3D P7-S4

If you have previously enjoyed Hubble then you will love Hidden Universe. This is the most up to date 3D film that shows the depths of the Universe in stunning images and colours. For the first time see the farthest reaches of time and space and meet some of the astronomers that delivered these images. CfE Space • Planet Earth Vibrations and Waves Planning for Choices and Changes

UNDER THE SEA 3D P4-S6

Climate change and the effect on the natural environment is uppermost in all our minds. Here you can explore the wonders of the most exotic and isolated undersea locations on Earth. Your students will experience face-to-face encounters with some of the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea in amazing immersive 3D and see how their environment is changing. CfE Planet Earth • Climate Change

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TO THE ARCTIC 3D P4-S4

In one of Earth’s harshest environments see the effect man is having and the resulting challenges facing its wildlife. Following the lives of Arctic polar bears this film will show you what it takes to survive in the wild.CfE Planet Earth

Climate Change Biodiversity and Interdependence

Make a visit to the Cineworld IMAX at Glasgow Science Centre part of your day. Our immersive films cover Curriculum for Excellence subject areas such as climate change, space, planet Earth, science and biodiversity. Ask when booking your trip to add the IMAX to your visit. Full teacher resources are available.

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ISLAND OF LEMURS: MADAGASCAR 3D P4-S4

This film highlights the tireless efforts of trailblazing scientist Dr. Patricia C. Wright and her life long mission to help these strange and adorable creatures survive in the modern world. Captured with IMAX 3D cameras, the film takes audiences on a spectacular journey to the remote and wondrous world of Madagascar, where lemurs arrived millions of years ago as castaways. They’ve since evolved into hundreds of diverse species, but are now highly endangered.CfE Planet Earth Biodiversity and Interdependence

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SPACE STATION 3D P4-S4

Space Station is the story of 16 nations coming together to perform the greatest engineering feat in history. Students will learn about how the station was built, what it is like to live in space, what it means to be an astronaut or engineer and what the experiments on the Station teach us about our world. With the UK sending its first ever astronaut, Tim Peake to the ISS in 2015 there has never been a better time to engage students with this incredible feat.CfE Planet Earth

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GALAPAGOS 3D P4-S6

Charles Darwin famously visited here in 1835 and now 180 years later your students can see that world as he never could. Marine biologist Dr. Carole Baldwin and her team take you above and below this incredible part of our planet to discover what Darwin never saw.CfE Topical Science

Planet Earth Biodiversity and Interdependence

BORN TO BE WILD 3D P4-S4

A truly inspiring and heart-warming film demonstrating how orphaned orang-utans and elephants are rescued, nurtured and released back into the wild. Set in Borneo with primatologist Dr. Birute Galdikas, and Kenya with celebrated authority Dame Daphne Sheldrick you will see the remarkable bond between humans and animals. CfE Planet Earth Biodiversity and Interdependence

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In the exciting new ‘My World of Work Live!’ experience, your students can explore career opportunities in STEM subjects and get deeply engaged in some fascinating science, as well as these new free workshops.

Each is aligned with Curriculum for Excellence and is suitable for late primary and early secondary students. Each is also aligned with the development of Career Management Skills. CMS

Plus these are free as an add-on to GSC £4 Science Mall schools admission – too good to miss! If your school is entitled to free admission via your Local Authority then these workshops can also be added on to the rest of your visit programme.

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SONIC ELECTRONICS

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Try your hand as an electronic engineer with our super user-friendly Little Bits kits. Take up the challenge to design and build a working data transmitter. CfE Electricity Craft, Design and Engineeringcontextsfor developing technological skills and knowledge CMS Strengths • Horizons

MINDSTORMS DRIVING TEST

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Programme Lego Mindstorms robots to simulate driverless car technology. Find out what it’s like to be a Robotics Engineer as you use your problem solving skills to complete a series of challenges.CfE Technological Developments

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DIY CODER 90 mins

Program a handheld games console to display your own animation in this fun and easy introduction to programming. Where next - Games Designer?CfE Technological Developments

in Society ComputingSciencecontexts for developing technological skills and knowledge CMS Horizons

CRACKING CRYPTOGRAPHY

90 mins Try out your skills as an Ethical Hacker by using programs to encrypt and decrypt messages. This activity is the perfect introduction to Cyber Security.CfE ICT to enhance learning Computingsciencecontexts for developing technological skills and knowledge CMS Strengths • Horizons

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Your pupils will learn about their personality traits and STEM industries by taking part in a structured activity exploring the My World of Work Live! exhibition: the personality quiz; the careers information wall and the virtual dressing room. CfE Topical ScienceCMS Self • Strengths • Horizons

MY WORLD OF WORK TIME MACHINE 45 mins

Students can think about how demand for jobs will change in the future. Using potential advances in ‘how we listen to music’ as a hook, they will use their imaginations to invent the jobs of the future.CfE Technological Developments

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MINDSTORMS RENEWABLE ENERGY 90 mins

Using Lego Mindstorms technology, your pupils will explore different forms of renewable energy. They will experience what it’s like to work as an engineer in the renewable energy industry by discovering how different factors affect the energy generated.CfE Energy sources and sustainability

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DNA EXTRACTION 90 mins

Pupils will extract and observe their own DNA using specialised lab equipment and find out how our DNA makes us unique. CfE InheritanceCMS Self • Strengths • Horizons

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BodyWorks on Tour, like BodyWorks at Glasgow Science Centre, explores the science underpinning health and well-being. Every BodyWorks on Tour experience is interactive, stimulating and carefully facilitated to support Body Systems & Cells and Health & Well-being curriculum outcomes.

Visits are an excellent addition to your school’s Health or Science Week and can cost...


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When you choose a visit from BodyWorks on Tour:

• Distance is no object - we bring great science experiences to you, no matter where you are in Scotland.

• Ease and familiarity - visits will be held in your school with minimum disruption to your routine.

• A tailored programme to make a day of it - we can provide a range of shows and workshops that engage pupils at all levels from P1-S6.

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JOURNEY THROUGH MY BODY P1-P3 Follow your food’s journey through the amazing body. Find out where and how food travels through the body and the importance of diet and making healthy choices.CfE Body Systems and Cells

DISGUSTING DIGESTION P4-P7

The human body is an incredible machine. Be involved in Glasgow Science Centre’s most popular shows to find out about how diet can make a difference to your body’s function and overall well-being. CfE Body Systems and Cells

BODYVISION 3D P6-S6

Let us show you a cinematic experience that will take your breath away. Our 3-Dimensional journey through a virtual human body is a unique opportunity for learners to explore the unseen aspects of human anatomy and physiology. CfE Body Systems and Cells

BODYVISION EXHIBITS P1-S6* Participants will get hands-on with a range of cutting edge synthetic human tissues and a suite of engaging anatomy themed exhibits. They will address topics like cardiovascular fitness, body composition and the affects of lifestyle choices like smoking. CfE Body Systems and Cells

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GO OXYGEN GO! P1-P3

On your marks, get set, go and investigate our very busy bodies. This show will have the whole class getting active while learning about oxygen’s role in a healthy body!CfE Health and Wellbeing Body Systems and Cells

GET ACTIVE! P4-P2

What happens to your body when you exercise? Why does it hurt? Find out as you get up and active with us.CfE Health and Wellbeing

FIT LAB EXHIBITS P1-S6* Your pupils can explore their endurance, power, agility, speed and coordination through a range of zoned exhibits. They will be invited to become scientist and subject in a personalised investigation designed to test their limits.CfE Body Systems and Cells

*Differentiated on delivery

You can select our CPD programme to be delivered in your school. This covers Glasgow Science Centre’s ‘Inspire and Challenge’ approach to engaging young minds with science topics. Using our BodyWorks materials as a foundation we will cover modern learning techniques for the classroom and provide open-source resources and activities to use straight away.Please call us on 0141 420 5003 to discuss.

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MAKING IT CLEAR S3 17th-18th Sept & 16th-18th March

These water themed days will encourage pupils to explore the properties and use of water and its importance in sustaining life. Pupils will get the opportunity to meet experts working in the field and find out more about the types of jobs that they do.This event is supported by Scottish Water with free access for pupils. Limited places, first come first served. Please call for availability.

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BODYWORKS: DISSECTION S3-S6 30 mins per group of 12

Prepare to be amazed in our presenter-led dissections to explore the structure, individual parts and function of the lungs or heart. Please note that all of our samples are a by-product of the meat industry and no animals have been specifically slaughtered for these samples.

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This exhibition, opening December 2015, lets students examine some of the challenges we face and solutions we need in order to keep powering our future. New educational programming will be available to complement the exhibition and details will be set out in the January update.

POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION WORKSHOP S5 All day workshop

Share in the expertise of practising MRC Virologists and gain genuine insight into the world of work as students use cutting edge equipment to diagnose virus infections. Pupils will be guided through the process of using the Polymerase Chain Reaction and other molecular biology techniques.

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PRACTICAL CHEMISTRY MASTERCLASS S5-S6 All day workshop

Your students gain practical lab experience working alongside practising chemists from universities and industry in this workshop. Designed to enhance students’ practical ability and understanding of preparative and analytical techniques used in the Researching Chemistry units, students will be guided through the preparation and identification of organic and inorganic compounds and gain insight into life in a working chemistry lab.

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Organic Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis Inorganic and Physical Chemistry

Presented in partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry. See page 13 for details.

Astrophysics Dates to be confirmed. Contact us for more info.PCR Workshop 18th, 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th, 27th November 2015Practical Chemistry 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, 13th November 2015

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SASTROPHYSICS WORKSHOP S5-S6 All day workshop

Join researchers from the University of Glasgow in this interactive workshop where you will investigate gravitational waves, stellar structures and evolution, cosmic rays and stellar wind. Students will do experiments of their own and have the chance to learn about stellar evolution in the Planetarium.

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OPALWe are delighted to work with Open Air Laboratories (OPAL) to bring you the Bug Count Workshop. To learn more about this programme and what OPAL do, please see page 11.


SCOTTISH WATERGlasgow Science Centre and Scottish Water are working together to create an exciting 3 year programme that will offer your pupils the opportunity to participate in a hands on, interactive Science Show and Workshop during their visit.

In addition, your pupils can talk to real water scientists from Scottish Water, learn about the work they do and see water science in action at the Making it Clear event in Septemebr & March. Making it clear is a free event.

CODERDOJOCoderDojo Scotland is a coding club where young people learn how build their own apps, games, websites and more. It makes learning to code a fun and social experience.

To learn more about CoderDojo in Education please contact [email protected]

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GSK supports our ‘On Tour’ programme, making it possible for us to visit schools and communities right across Scotland. This support means that every year something like 80,000 people across Scotland take part in local schools or community based science learning activities.

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GLASGOW CITY OF SCIENCEGlasgow City of Science is a network of organisations including Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Life, universities, Glasgow School of Art, colleges, research pools and local industry.

Our role is to promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Design, Maths, Medicine and Social Sciences (STEAMMS) taking place in Glasgow and the West of Scotland and the relevance of these subjects to a thriving economy and better lives for our citizens.

Crucially, Glasgow City of Science aims to create a better understanding of our local skills supply as well as future demands in science. We will also help partners to promote science, technology, engineering and maths as exciting and attractive career paths for our young people.


WHITELEE WINDFARMVisit Whitelee Windfarm, Europe’s largest onshore windfarm and find out more about renewable energy.

The Visitor Centre is managed and operated by Glasgow Science Centre and the education programme delivers the same quality of CfE linked activities.

You and your pupils can:• Take part in an

investigative workshop

• Journey onto the windfarm by bus and get up close to the turbines

• Explore the exhibition area

If you would like to book please call 0141 614 0851 or email [email protected]

ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRYWe are delighted to work with the Royal Society of Chemistry to bring you the Chemistry Practical (p.13) and Chemistry Masterclass (p.35) Workshop. To find out more about the Royal Society of Chemistry, please see page 13.

Come visit us at the SCOTTISH LEARNING FESTIVALStand C4023rd - 24th SeptemberSECC, Glasgow


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MY WORLD OF WORK LIVE!In the exciting new ‘My World of Work Live!’ experience, your students can explore career opportunities in STEM subjects and get deeply engaged in some fascinating science, as well as these new free workshops.

Each is aligned with Curriculum for Excellence and is suitable for late primary and early secondary students. Each is also aligned with the development of Career Management Skills. CMS

Plus these are free as an add-on to GSC £4 Science Mall schools admission – too good to miss! If your school is entitled to free admission via your Local Authority then these workshops can also be added on to the rest of your visit programme.

Find the full workshop listings

on pages 24-27



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It’s not just about a single visit! There are a range of educational resources, helpful information and interactive games available for pupils on our website.

A wealth of worksheets, investigations, interactive games and interdisciplinary activities are yours for free when you visit the learning resources section of our website. All resources have been developed to match the Curriculum for Excellence covering N1-S6. The materials stand alone, can be used to prepare a class prior to a visit, on the day or for extending the experience in the classroom.

FREE CfE educational web resources available at www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/onlineresources

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TEACHERSYou’ll find a range of events and materials available to support your teaching activities, ranging from continued professional development, transport grant funding and free student visits, through to a wide selection of materials for pre-and-post-visit available for download and plenty of engaging video materials with a ‘how to’ theme on our YouTube channel.

Grants to support class visits may also be available but funding is finite and limited, so please speak to us about it on 0141 420 5003.

Take a look at the resources section of our website at www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/online for a whole range of games, challenges and background information you can use to supplement a visit.

Watch us on www.youtube.com/scienceshowbob


Be our guest, free of charge, before your pupilsvisitandexplorewhat’sonofferatatimethat suits you. Free teacher visits must be pre-booked and ID is required on the day of visit.

The purpose of free teacher visits is to let youexperienceGlasgowScienceCentreso

you can consider an educational visit for your students. A fair use policy will be applied.

Whether you choose to make a day of it and come to see us or opt for a visit from our ‘On Tour’ team you are assured of some fundamental benefits and guaranteed standards.

• All education activities are carefully designed to link with and support Curriculum for Excellence.

• We take safety seriously - all activities are risk-assessed.

• Easy logistics - free coach parking and a short walk if you come to us, and we simply turn up on your door step when we come to you.

• Fantastic Science Communicators - trained to inspire everyone with the wonders of science.

• Experience of working with school groups - self-contained kit and fast and effective set up if we visit you; space to assemble, storage areas, arrangements for lunch as a group when you come to see us; all designed to make the visit easier for you.

WANT TO LOOK AROUND?


We can help you publicise your visit to GSC. For more details visit: www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/pressreleasetemplates

WHAT WILL IT COST?Science Mall + 1 activity £4.00 per student

Science Mall + 2 activities £6.00 per student

Capacity constraints mean that some workshop activities will have limited availability

NEED HELP WITH COSTS?Call us as we may be able to help. Terms and conditions apply.

GET IN TOUCHCall 0141 420 5003 for enquiries and booking.

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Glasgow Science Centre Education Guide 2015 - 16