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Science
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SCIENCE . . . THE BEST BITS |
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A ‘Greatest Hits of Science’ - from Galileo dropping things, to rocks from space and singing dinosaurs, by way of plants that kill and much, much more. With demonstrations and specimens to catch the imagination and pictures to transport the mind, this is a presentation for all ages that shows the fun of science.
Type :Show
Presented By : Ian B Dunne: Do Science Ltd
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Show Duration: 60 minutes ACfE: Science Up to 150 pupils
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THE COSMIC DOME - DAY & NIGHT |
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Sponsored by Chevron
Enjoy a visit to the unique environment of the Cosmic Dome and discover why we have day and night. Wonder at a sky full of stars and find out all about the constellations.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : TechFest-SetPoint
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 45 minutes ACfE: Science - Planet Earth Up to 33 pupils
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ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS WITH MR BUG |
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Bring your pupils face to face with small, friendly animals from around the world! They can meet cockroaches, snails, snakes and lizards and find out about their lives in the wild in this fun, informative session.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Mr Bug
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 45 Minutes ACfE: Science - Life & Cells Up to 33 pupils
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WAX |
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Funded by Shell
After a discussion on the science of a candle flame, pupils will consider how wax can be remoulded. Finally, everyone will make a multi-coloured candle, covering the topics of colour-mixing and translucency.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Shell Education Service
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 60 minutes ACfE: Science - Energy in the Environment Up to 33 pupils
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THE COSMIC DOME -NIGHT SKY |
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Sponsored by Chevron
Visit the Cosmic Dome portable planetarium and discover amazing constellations and stars including Orion, Betelgeuse, Sirius, Taurus and Pegasus. See how they move during the night and with the changing seasons and find out what is currently visible in our own North East night sky.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : TechFest-SetPoint
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Show Duration: 45 minutes ACfE: Science - Planet Earth Up to 33 pupils
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THE COSMIC DOME - LIGHT & SOUND |
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Sponsored by Chevron
Enter the Cosmic Dome and challenge your senses as you explore the wonderful world of light and sound including reflections, rainbows, colour mixing, vibrations, hearing and pitch.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : TechFest-SetPoint
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 45 minutes ACfE: Science - Communications Up to 33 pupils
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EARTHQUAKES AND VOLCANOES |
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Sponsored by Senergy and PGL
Supported and presented by the British Geological Survey
An interactive presentation on UK and World earthquakes and volcanoes. Handle some samples of lava from around the world, see and hear some of the world’s largest tremors and then “make your own earthquake” and take away a copy of the seismogram!
Type :Workshop
Presented By : British Geological Survey
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 45 minutes ACfE: Science - Planet Earth Up to 33 pupils
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INSECT INSPECTORS |
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Sponsored by Talisman Energy (UK) Limited
Supported and presented by the University of Aberdeen, Natural History Centre
From beautiful butterflies to menacing mosquitoes - did you realise that three quarters of all the invertebrates in the world are insects! Come and discover more about their fascinating features, amazing adaptations and unusual life cycles. Take a close up look with our microscopes and even handle a few live insects if you're brave enough!
Type :Workshop
Presented By : University of Aberdeen - Natural History Centre
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 45 minutes ACfE: Science - Life and Cells Up to 33 pupils
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THE ROCK DETECTIVES |
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Sponsored by ConocoPhillips UK
Explore the world of rocks, fossils and minerals through a range of hands-on activities designed to develop scientific skills. Learn how simple observations can reveal information about Scotland’s geological past and the country’s amazing journey across the face of Planet Earth over the last 600 million years. All pupils will make a plaster-cast of a fossil to take home.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Peter Craig - Earth Science Educational Services
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 60 minutes ACfE: Science – Planet Earth Up to 33 pupils
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PEOPLE POWER |
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Supported and presented by the Renewable Energy Roadshow, University of Edinburgh
A fun hands-on workshop with lots of activities related to renewable energy and climate change designed to engage the decision - makers of the future.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Renewable Energy Roadshow, University of Edinburgh
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration 60 minutes ACfE: Science - Energy in the Environment Up to 33 pupils
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CARBON FOOTPRINT |
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Funded and presented by BP
This workshop will begin by exploring what we mean by a carbon footprint. The pupils will use ICT to calculate the carbon footprint of family homes around the world before looking at methods that could be used to reduce a carbon footprint.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : BP
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 60 minutes ACfE: Science - Energy in the Environment, Technology and Engineering Up to 33 pupils
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PROFESSOR BRAINSTORM’S MISSION TO MARS SHOW |
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Sponsored by Chevron
The show starts with the preparation for the mission - finding out how far it is to Mars and what they might eat on the journey (including the chance to sample some space food). We prepare for blast-off with some fun indoor rockets - and then discover what it is like on the surface of Mars - and why astronauts need to wear a spacesuit.
Type :Show
Presented By : Professor Brainstorm's Science Roadshows
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 60 minutes ACfE: Science Up to 150 pupils We regret there is NO wheelchair access to this show.
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BRILLIANT BODY BITS |
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Presented by Sensation
An exploration of our internal organs using Stuffee, a giant rag doll. Stuffee doesn’t mind as we take out his internal organs, discover what they do and finally have to put them back in the correct order! An engaging way for pupils to get to know their body parts and learn how to keep them healthy.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : SENSATION : DUNDEE
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration:45 minutes ACfE: Science - Life and Cells Up to 33 pupils
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FORCES OF NATURE: ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT |
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Sponsored by TOTAL E&P UK Limited
A hands-on weather workshop, looking at the measurement and recording of the various forces of nature and making the link to potential renewable sources of future energy.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : TechFest-SetPoint
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 2,3,4
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 45 minutes ACfE: Science - Planet Earth, Science - Energy in the Environment Up to 33 pupils
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MEET THE NEIGHBOURS! A DOLPHIN DISCOVERY WORKSHOP |
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Supported and presented by the Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS)
A series of fun, hands-on activities designed to inspire, enthuse and educate children about the Moray Firth Dolphins. Have a ‘Whale of a Time’ trying out the blubber glove, splash around in a feeding frenzy and be a dolphin scientist. Eight games and experiments covering different aspects of dolphin life, ultimately focusing on what people can do to help protect our local, residential, bottlenose dolphins.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS)
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 60 minutes ACfE: Science – Topical Science Up to 33 pupils
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HOW DO TREES GROW? |
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Supported by the Forestry Commission Scotland and the Forest Education Initiative
Learn how trees grow by looking closely at different wood samples in this hands-on workshop. Pupils will also have an opportunity to saw their own wooden disc to keep.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Forest Education Initiative
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 60 minutes ACfE: Science - Planet Earth Up to 33 pupils
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EXTRA ELECTRICITY |
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Funded by Shell
This workshop gives children an opportunity to work through a series of investigations with electrical circuits (including the use of different components) using solar cells in lieu of batteries.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Shell Education Service
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 60 minutes ACfE: Science - Energy in the Environment Up to 33 pupils
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RENEWABLE ENERGY INITIATIVE |
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Sponsored by Senergy Alternative Energy
An interactive presentation which balances entertainment and learning as pupils consider the wide range of renewable and traditional forms of energy and the properties of each, through role play and discussion.
Type :
Presented By : TechFest-SetPoint
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 60 minutes ACfE: Science - Energy in the Environment Up to 33 pupils
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COMPOST IN A BOTTLE |
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Supported and presented by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme)
Children will find out which materials are suitable for composting and discover the role of mini-beasts and micro-organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, in the composting process. They will learn how to record results accurately and can take their bottles back to the classroom for further investigation.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : WRAP (Waste Resources Action Programme)
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 45 minutes ACfE: Science – Topical Science Up to 16 pupils NB: This workshop takes half a class only and must be booked in conjunction with the ‘Curious About Chemistry’ workshop as detailed elsewhere.
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CURIOUS ABOUT CHEMISTRY |
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Sponsored by Talisman Energy (UK) Limited
Use everyday household chemicals and equipment in this hands-on, interactive introduction to the fascinating world of chemistry.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : TechFest-SetPoint
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 45 minutes ACfE: Science - Materials Up to 16 pupils NB: This workshop takes a half class and must be booked in conjunction with the ‘Compost In A Bottle’ workshop as detailed elsewhere.
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WILDLIFE WORKSHOP |
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A set of activities exploring the natural world - looking at how plants are pollinated and spread their seeds, some of the adaptations used by animals to protect themselves from predators - and more. A hands-on workshop using real plant and animal materials.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Rainforest Roadshow
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 60 minutes ACfE: Science - Life and Cells Up to 33 pupils
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LIFE’S A BEACH |
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Sponsored by Maersk Oil North Sea UK Ltd
Supported and presented by the University of Aberdeen, School of Geosciences
Where better than Aberdeen to consider the topic of beach geology? Why does sand vary in colour and texture? In what way do beaches change over time? What can we learn from a dinosaur’s footprint? Pupils will use their newly gained knowledge of forensic geology, plus their powers of deduction, to solve the mystery of ‘The Body on the Beach’.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : University of Aberdeen - School of Geosciences
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop duration: 45 minutes ACfE: Science - Planet Earth Up to 33 pupils
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POSITIVE ENERGY - MAKING A SOLAR OVEN |
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Sponsored by the Institute of Physics in Scotland
Supported and presented by SCARF
Asking “What is Energy?” this workshop will help pupils develop an understanding of the types, properties and uses of energy and promote its sustainable use. Children will then further explore the energy from the sun before making their own ‘solar oven’ to take home.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : SCARF Aberdeen and North East Energy Advice Centre
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 60 minutes ACfE: Science - Energy in the Environment, Science - Planet Earth Up to 33 pupils
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Mathematics
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ENRICHING MATHS |
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Sponsored by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Aberdeen Section
This practical workshop will focus on mathematical problem solving, enriching children’s experiences of mathematics and encouraging them to think mathematically. All the activities are taken from the NRICH website (www.nrich.maths.org) and are guaranteed to challenge and intrigue.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : NRICH Project - University of Cambridge Centre for Mathematical Science
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Show Duration: 45 minutes ACfE: Mathematics - Number, Money & Measure Up to 33 pupils
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CRACKING MATHS |
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Sponsored by the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
Briefing the children for a visit to an offshore oil platform provides the experiential backdrop for this lighthearted, engaging, interactive mathematics show. Key areas covered are time (P1-3), fractions (P4-5) and enquiry based problem solving using multiplication and division (P6-7). General features are money, time, measurement and numbers.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Live Wire Productions
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 45 minutes ACfE: Mathematics - Number, Money & Measure Up to 33 pupils
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Technology & Engineering
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THE SATROSPHERE SOLAR SPRINT |
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Sponsored by ABB
A challenge to design and build a solar buggy using recycled materials. Pupils will investigate the effects of friction, air resistance and streamlining on their design, before competing in the Solar Sprint to win a solar buggy kit for their classroom.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Satrosphere Science Centre
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop duration: 60 minutes ACfE: Technology and Engineering, Science - Energy in the Environment Up to 33 pupils
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FANTASTIC FUN-COPTERS |
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Sponsored by Bristow Helicopters Ltd
An opportunity for children to develop their technology skills in this make-and-take activity, as they build and fly a rubber-band powered helicopter. Discover the science of flight and the concepts of thrust and drag, lift
and gravity.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Sky Hi Products
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 60 minutes ACfE: Technology and Engineering Up to 33 pupils
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‘EGG-BOX’ PROGRAMMING WITH K’NEX |
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Sponsored by VetcoGray
Pupils must utilise their problem-solving, engineering and team-work skills as they first construct a K’NEX vehicle and then proceed to use an ‘egg-box’ controller - a hands-on device which allows them to control a motor by inputting and playing back a sequence of motor commands. Wor king in small teams, the challenge will be to build a model which can then be programmed to steer around a given course.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Step Forward Consultancy
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration:60 minutes ACfE: Technology and Engineering Up to 33 pupils
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THE SMART ENERGY CHALLENGE |
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Sponsored by TOTAL E&P UK Limited
Using Lego, small teams of pupils will discover how to convert one form of energy into another as they compete in an engineering challenge with a purpose. All participating classes will have a chance to win the prize for the most outstanding engineering design of the Primary School Week.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : TechFest-SetPoint
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 60 minutes ACfE: Technology and Engineering, Science – Energy in the Environment Up to 33 pupils
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BUILD YOUR OWN 3D WORLD |
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Sponsored by CNR International
Supported and presented by The Robert Gordon University, School of Computing
Bring your class along to this hands-on computer workshop and have Alice show the pupils how to make a short animation in their own 3D world. A rabbit in the Arctic, penguins in the desert - the choice is theirs!
Type :Workshop
Presented By : The Robert Gordon University - School of Computing
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 60 minutes ACfE: Technology and Engineering Up to 33 pupils
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GOOD VIBRATIONS, BAD VIBRATIONS |
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Supported and presented by The Robert Gordon University, Faculty of Design & Technology
Vibrations are all around us - from capturing the energy of the waves in the sea to optical fibres, from stopping bridges wobbling to designing electric guitars. Engineers must harness good vibrations and defeat bad vibrations. See how you can do the same through a series of hands-on experiments and activities.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : The Robert Gordon University - Faculty of Design and Technology
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 45 minutes ACfE Technology and Engineering, Science - Communications Up to 33 pupils
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K’NEX ENGINEERING FOR ALL |
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Sponsored by Aker Solutions
Engineering design challenges appropriate for all primary age pupils to develop construction and fine motor skills, enhance creative confidence and encourage teamwork.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : TechFest-SetPoint
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 60 minutes ACfE: Technology and Engineering Up to 33 pupils
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THE MOVING TOY WORKSHOP |
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Sponsored by BP
Pupils will have the exciting opportunity to individually construct a simple mechanical toy (appropriate to their age) using a variety of materials - paper, card and pre-cut wood.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Mini Machines
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 60 minutes ACfE: Technology and Engineering Up to 33 pupils
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Health & Wellbeing
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RATIONal FOOD |
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Funded and presented by the Rowett Research Institute
A fresh approach to healthy eating by linking to the WWII food rationing system. Children undertake a range of engaging and lively activities which helps to develop their understanding of what makes a balanced diet. Find out how Sir John Boyd Orr’s ground breaking research informed the content of the food ration. Ask yourself, what’s your ration?
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Rowett Research Institute
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 6,7
Essential Information :
Workshop Duration: 60 minutes ACfE: Health and Wellbeing Up to 33 pupils
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