Capenhurst was the setting for this music festival at which we provided fun science activities for all the family. Hundreds attended and all had a great day!
International Science
We were asked by the ASE if our article ‘Exciting Remote Practical Science’ could be published in their international publication. And here it is!
Jumping Beans!
As a result of one of our Inset days, this class had great fun when their teacher used one of our ideas with them. We’re now trying to find out the collective name for a set of jumping beans!
Inclusive Science
We have now been certified! Last month Martin, Meg and Sarah all successfully passed their online training to teach deaf children. They then had a greta time doing exactly that!
Healthy Harborne Scientists
Harborne Academy students were set the challenge of determining which citrus fruit had the most Vitamin C in it. Martin delivered the workshop to help students make up for lost practical time during lockdown, especially refining skills.
Engineering for Everyone
Here are Gheezrite Supplementary School secondary students running a STEM family day. This exciting education project of ours received funding from @TheIET and @IMechE
Great Public Engagement
Rosie, Michael and Ruoyan (all PhD students from the University of Leicester) were trained by Sarah in how to be good at public engagement. Here they are in action in a local school, explaining the magnetopause.
Scout Science Show
Bedfordshire Scouts held their annual awards day on Saturday and Sarah provided three shows for the young people. In between, she managed to entertain some of the adult volunteers too.
SOCOPA Scientists
We were very pleased to be a part of this exciting project in Leicester. Sarah trained students to deliver science activities online. Fine out more here.
Engineering for Everyone
Secondary students from EPCA and Azza supplementary schools delivered some of our practical workshops for KS1 and KS2 children as part of the IET-funded Engineering for Everyone project.
Stoke-on-Trent Scientists
Trentham Academy had a Year 6 induction week and we were pleased to provide two workshops (“Citrus” and “Wind”) and two challenges (“Marble Runs” and “Straw Towers”. All the pupils were fully engaged and had a great time.
Grosvenor Square Scientists
It was very exciting to see the new designs for the gardens in Grosvenor Square this week. Our Jumping Beans attracted the attention of people of all ages, and we enjoyed discussing a selection of quick science activities and demonstrations with younger visitors while their families studied the plans.
Remote scientists
Martin recently delivered a week of Urenco workshops in Ellesmere Port without leaving his home, all done remotely. Here is a class from St Mary of the Angels.
‘What a wonderful afternoon of science courtesy … we loved learning about the fascinating work going on at Urenco.’
Sun Space Art
We’re pleased to be part of this exciting online festival. If you are joining in, you can download here the rocket mice and jumping beans templates. We hope you have fun finding out!
Safe Space Science
Secondary Students from the Somalian Community Parents Association in Leicester provided remote practical activities and a presentation for local families.
ASE Teachmeet
The ASE Teachmeet was held virtually this year. Sarah Eames, a teacher from Leicester teacher, tweeted “Wow! Sarah from Sphere Science is balancing Bird shapes but which one?”
The Teachmeet was part of this year’s ASE annual conference. Click here for more information about this exciting event.
Lights and magnets
Y5 pupils at Cheddington school enjoyed one of our remote workshops which was joined by Jenny from the University of Leicester. The pupils carried out magnetic investigations and light experiments linked to Jenny’s research into the magnetopause and had a chance to ask Jenny any questions.
The photograph shows the effect of the diffraction glasses.
Safely practical
Y5 pupils at Kew Prep School enjoyed an exciting day of practical workshops delivered by Martin who adhered to CLEAPSS safety advice. Hand-washing, social distancing and a face shield did not detract from the experience at all and a great time was had by all.
Remote Practicals
Cheddington School Y6 enjoyed an amazing workshop, learning about magnetism and the fantastic scientific research into solar wind all via video conferencing.
Safe Science
We delivered a Covid-safe Inset day in Rotherham last week. An exciting way to start the term, allowing teachers to learn some simple practical investigations.
More science activities are in our free downloadable booklets Activate 1 and Activate 2.