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The Cosmic Dome - Day and Night |
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Enjoy a visit to the unique environment of the Cosmic Dome, TechFest-SetPoint's mobile Planetarium. Find out why we have day and night, wonder at a sky full of stars and discover the constellations.
CfE Ref:
Space, forces, vibration and waves.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : TechFest-SetPoint
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3,4
Essential Information :
Age Range: P1-4 Workshop Duration: 45 minutes
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The Cosmic Dome - Night Sky |
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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 Scotland's night sky.
CfE Ref:
Space, forces, vibration and waves.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : TechFest-SetPoint
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P4-7 Workshop Duration: 45 minutes
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The Cosmic Dome - Light and Sound |
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Challenge your senses as you explore the wonderful world of light and sound including reflections, rainbows, colour mixing, vibrations, hearing and pitch.
CfE Ref:
Space, forces, vibration and waves.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : TechFest-SetPoint
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P4 – P7 Workshop Duration: 45 minutes
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Curious About Chemsitry |
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Sponsored by Schlumberger
An introduction into the fascinating world of Chemistry. Children will experiment with a variety of simple chemical tests on everyday household items and foods. What colour does iodine turn bread and how much acid is in a can of fizzy drink?
CfE Ref:
Planet earth; materials
Type :Workshop
Presented By : TechFest-SetPoint
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P5 - P7 Running Time: 60 minutes
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Geology Explorers |
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Sponsored by CNR
Explore the wonders of geology by discovering what beaches are made of and how fossils are formed. Full of real-life samples and amazing facts, pupils will take a tour of Scottish Beach Geology using microscopes to explore specimens for themselves.
CfE Ref:
Planet earth; materials
Type :Workshop
Presented By : TechFest-SetPoint in association with the University of Aberdeen, School of Geosciences
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P5 - P7 Running Time: 60 minutes
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Animal Encounters |
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Sponsored by Maersk Oil
Bring your pupils face to face with small, friendly animals from around the world! Meet cockroaches, snails, snakes and lizards and find out about their lives in the wild in this fun, informative session.
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Planet earth, people places and environment
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Mr Bug
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P1 - P7 Running Time: 45 minutes
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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.
CfE Ref:
Body systems and cells: SCN 1-12a, SCN 2-12a, SCN 3-12a, SCN 4-12a, SCN 3-13a, SCN 4-13a Poperties and uses of substances: SCN 1-15a, SCN 2-15a, SCN 4-16aBiodiversity and interdependency: SCN 2-01a, SCN 3-01a, SCN 4-01aForces: SCN 1-07a, SCN 4-07a, SCN 2-08a, SCN 3-08aTopical science: SCN 1-20a, SCN 2-20aThe main areas in Technologies our workshop addresses are:Technological developments in society: TCH 0-01a, TCH 3-01aCraft, design, engineering and graphics contexts: TCH 1-13a, TCH 2-13a The main areas in Numeracy and Mathematics our workshop addresses are:Multiples, factors and primes: MTH 2-05a, MTH 3-05aMeasurement: MNU 2-11a, MNU 2-11b, MNU 3-11a
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Shell Education Service
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P1 - P7 Running Time: 60 minutes
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Volcanoes and Rocks |
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Sponsored by Senergy
This workshop includes a large variety of volcanic and other igneous rocks (including rocks from active volcanoes). There are spectacular erupting volcano models. The models are very realistic and are interactive and show all the types of eruptions. Also included are a number of movie clips of active volcanoes.
CfE Ref:
For 'Planet Earth' my workshops particularly correlate to the outcomes firstly in subsections 'energy sources and sustainability': 1st level SCN 1.04 and 2nd level TCH 2.02b. For 'processes of the planet': 1st level SCN 1.05a and 2nd level SCN 2.05a relating to glaciers.
Secondly for Forces, Electricity and Waves in subsection 'forces' 1st level SCN 1.07a.
Finally for 'Materials' and subsection 'properties and uses of substances': 1st level SCN 1.15a; For 'earths materials' 2nd level SCN 2.17a and if at Primary school level SCN 3.17a; 'chemical changes' 2nd level SCN 2.19a and finally Topical science: 1st level SCN 1.20a and 2nd level SCN 2.20b relating to Volcanic eruptions
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Celeld
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P4 - P7 Running Time: 45 minutes
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The Bubble Show |
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Sponsored by Schlumberger
Come see a world record holder! This show looks at the science of soap films by blowing bubbles of all shapes and sizes. Bubbles will be filled with smoke and helium and some will be blown over the heads of the audience. This show is not only visually spectacular and magical, it is also very scientific - looking at light, colours, surface tension and density.
CfE Ref:
Forces, energy, properties of materials, digestion.
Type :Show
Presented By : Showmelearning
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P1 - P7 Running Time: 45 minutes We regret there is NO wheelchair access to this show
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Record Breaking Birds |
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A look at the largest, fastest, smallest, slowest birds in the world, with emphasis on how birds are adapted to different habitats, including consideration of how climate change will affect birds.
CfE Ref:
Planet earth; materials
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB)
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P4 - P7 Running Time: 60 minutes
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Getting Switched On |
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Sponsored by Chevron
Live Wire's newest curriculum linked electricity workshop promises to enlighten the participants about the secrets of this amazing energy!
CfE Ref:
Planet earth, people places and environment
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Live Wire Productions
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P5 - P7 Running Time: 45 minutes
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"Car Boot" Science |
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Supported by The University of Aberdeen
Biodiversity, the world around us, how proteins work – these are just some of the big topics being given the "car boot" treatment. The car boot science team. have a host of simple experiments to explain topics all centred around what goes on under the bonnet of your car and what they can pull out from the boot!
CfE Ref:
Planet earth, people places and environment
Type :Workshop
Presented By : University of Aberdeen
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P1-7 Running Time: 45 minutes
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Supermarket Science |
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Sponsored by Chevron
There is an amazing amount of science in your local super stores! In this show Scientific Sue will show you how to have 'Fun with Forces', and will weave healthy eating into her 'Disgusting Digestion' routine.
CfE Ref:
Forces, energy, properties of materials, digestion.
Type :Show
Presented By : Science2Life
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P1 - P7 Running Time: 60 minutes
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Weather Watchers |
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Supported by the Institute of Physics in Scotland
A hands-on weather workshop for younger pupils, looking at the measurement, recording and pattern identification of the various forces of nature. Find out why the weather changes with seasons, how to record weather and how the weather affects you.
CfE Ref:
Planet earth, people places and environment
Type :Workshop
Presented By : TechFest-SetPoint
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3
Essential Information :
Age Range: P1 – P3 Running Time: 45 minutes
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Seed Circus as the Climate Changes |
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Sponsored by the Department of Energy and Climate Change
Supported by the Forest Education Initiative and the Forestry Commission Scotland
Trees can't move so how do their seeds travel? Take part in the Seed Circus! Discover the weird and wonderful ways in which seeds move and whether climate change may put new obstacles in their way.
CfE Ref:
Body systems and cells: SCN 1-12a, SCN 2-12a, SCN 3-12a, SCN 4-12a, SCN 3-13a, SCN 4-13a Poperties and uses of substances: SCN 1-15a, SCN 2-15a, SCN 4-16aBiodiversity and interdependency: SCN 2-01a, SCN 3-01a, SCN 4-01aForces: SCN 1-07a, SCN 4-07a, SCN 2-08a, SCN 3-08aTopical science: SCN 1-20a, SCN 2-20aThe main areas in Technologies our workshop addresses are:Technological developments in society: TCH 0-01a, TCH 3-01aCraft, design, engineering and graphics contexts: TCH 1-13a, TCH 2-13a The main areas in Numeracy and Mathematics our workshop addresses are:Multiples, factors and primes: MTH 2-05a, MTH 3-05aMeasurement: MNU 2-11a, MNU 2-11b, MNU 3-11a
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Forestry Commission Scotland & Forest Education Initiative
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 2,3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P2 – P7 Running Time: 45 minutes
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Energy from Wind |
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Funded by BP
Pupils are set a challenge of building a desktop wind turbine out of everyday materials. This should improve their understanding of energy issues and how energy is extracted from wind.
CfE Ref:
Planet earth; materials; shape position and movement; technologies
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Rob Farr Energy MC²
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P4 - P7 Running Time: 60 minutes
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Bodyworks |
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Our exciting new BodyWorks exhibition is a fully hands-on experience encouraging active learning. The exhibits encourage investigation into our amazing bodies and what they can do: Test your strength, agility and fitness; What do healthy lungs look like? What happens to your heart when you exercise? How will you look in ten years time? Why should we eat a healthy diet?
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Glasgow Science Centre
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range P1- P7 Running Time 45 minutes
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Climate Change and Urban Flooding |
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Sponsored by Department of Energy and Climate Change
This workshop uses a physical model of an urban area to illustrate the impact of climate change and the benefits associated with more sustainable approaches to flood mitigation, such as introduction of green roofs.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Herriot-Watt University
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range P4 - P7 Running time 45 minutes
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Genes in a Bottle |
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Explore the ideas of DNA and genes and the role they play in shaping who we are in this DNA extraction workshop. Discover how to extract DNA from your own cheek cells before placing it in a pendant to take home!
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Sensation
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range P4 – P7 Running Time 60 minutes
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Mathematics
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Satrosphere's Puzzletastic Challenge |
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Sponsored by Society of Petroleum Engineers Aberdeen Section
A brand new interactive mathematics workshop using practical problem- solving to encourage children to enjoy thinking mathematically.
CfE Ref:
Technology:- developing practical skills using tools and equipment science; energy and forces; forces and their effects
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Satrosphere Science Centre
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P1 - P7 Running Time: 60 minutes
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Fun Maths |
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Sponsored by M-I Swaco
Using the resources of the Fun Maths Hub, groups are provided with an interactive, puzzle- based view of maths to challenge their ideas of how fun maths can be.
CfE Ref:
Number, money and measure, shape position and movement
Type :Workshop
Presented By : TechFest-SetPoint
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3
Essential Information :
Age Range; P1 - P3 Running Time; 45 minutes
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Technology & Engineering
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K'NEX Engineering 4 All |
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Sponsored by Aker Solutions
Engineering design challenges appropriate for all primary age pupils. Helps develop construction and fine motor skills. Also enhances creative confidence and encourages teamwork.
CfE:
Materials, Shape position and Movement.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : TechFest-SetPoint
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P1 - P7 Running Time: 60 minutes
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Mini Machines |
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Sponsored by BP
In this fun, 'make and keep' technology workshop for children of all ages, children will construct their own simple machine - it could be a windmill, a crane or a simple game. This workshop will develop children's practical skills whilst incorporating curriculum topics such as friction, forces and motion. Engineering has never been this much fun!
CfE Ref:
technology:- developing practical skills using tools and equipment science; energy and forces; forces and their effects
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Mini Machines
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P1 - P7 Running Time: 60 minutes
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Underwater Exploration |
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70% of the Earth's surface is underwater! Underwater exploration is an exciting part of engineering. Fly a ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) to complete its tasks, learn about buoyancy and have a 'Eureka' moment when science and engineering meet! See what it's like to become an underwater engineer through a series of hands-on experiments and activities.
Cfe Ref:
For 'Planet Earth' my workshops particularly correlate to the outcomes firstly in subsections 'energy sources and sustainability': 1st level SCN 1.04 and 2nd level TCH 2.02b. For 'processes of the planet': 1st level SCN 1.05a and 2nd level SCN 2.05a relating to glaciers.
Secondly for Forces, Electricity and Waves in subsection 'forces' 1st level SCN 1.07a.
Finally for 'Materials' and subsection 'properties and uses of substances': 1st level SCN 1.15a; For 'earths materials' 2nd level SCN 2.17a and if at Primary school level SCN 3.17a; 'chemical changes' 2nd level SCN 2.19a and finally Topical science: 1st level SCN 1.20a and 2nd level SCN 2.20b relating to Volcanic eruptions
Type :Workshop
Presented By : The Robert Gordon University - School of Engineering
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age range: P4 - P7 Running Time: 45 minutes
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Smart Energy Challenge |
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Sponsored by Wood Group
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.
CfE Ref:
Planet earth; materials; shape position and movement; technologies
Type :Workshop
Presented By : TechFest-SetPoint
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P5 - P7 Running Time: 60 minutes
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Build Your Own 3D World |
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Sponsored by Tenaris
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!
CfE Ref:
Number, money and measure, shape position and movement
Type :Workshop
Presented By : The Robert Gordon University - School of Computing
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range P5 - P7 Running Time 60 minutes
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Make Own Lighthouse/How To Build A Lighthouse |
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This workshop focuses on how lighthouses are built and enables children to 'make and take' a lighthouse of their own creation. The session will be introduced with a story to encourage children to think about the many types of lighthouse and their uses.
CfE Ref:
Materials, Shape position and Movement.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Museum of Scottish Lighthouses
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P1 - P3/P4 - P7 Running Time: 45 minutes
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Bloodhound |
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Supported by IET
This workshop will provide a Bloodhound presentation on this 21st century engineering adventure which involves pushing the limits and inspiring young engineers and scientists with their incredible car capable of 1,000mph. The pupils will also make a balloon powered car.
CfE Ref:
Planet earth, people places and environment
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Bloodhound SSC
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P4-7 Running Time: 45mins
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Sounds Musical |
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In this fast-paced workshop, pupils are introduced to the world of sound and composition using interactive group games and technology. Split into small groups, pupils will use hand-held digital recorders to record their own voices, 'found objects' and electronic instruments. Then, using free software, the children will put together a group composition to be taken back to class.
CfE Ref:
We use technology (microphones, re-designed electronic hardware, found objects, mixers, laptops, computer software) to record and create electronic music, which would fit into music and technology.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Bill Thompson and Claire Singer formerly from the University of Aberdeen, Music Department
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P4 – P7 Running Time: 60 minutes
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Extreme Weather |
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Come and measure the weather with The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses. Lighthouse keepers recorded the weather every three hours. This information was sent to the Meteorological Office to use in weather forecasts. Students get to make their own wind recording instruments as well as a Stevenson Screen.
CfE Ref:
We use technology (microphones, re-designed electronic hardware, found objects, mixers, laptops, computer software) to record and create electronic music, which would fit into music and technology.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Museum of Scottish Lighthouses
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P4 – P7 Running Time: 60 minutes
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Band Rollers |
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Funded by Shell
This workshop gives children the opportunity to develop fair testing. The activity begins with a discussion of the energy powering a clockwork toy. The children make band rollers and investigate the factors affecting their working.
CfE Ref:
Planet earth; materials
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Shell Education Service
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P4 - P7 Running Time: 60 minutes
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Big and Small - How To See Them All |
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Supported by the University of Aberdeen Microscopy and Imaging Facility, Institute of Medical Sciences
In this workshop pupils will get to use a range of microscopes and will see images taken with electron microscopes that allow magnifications up to tens of thousands of times. Microscopes will be used to examine everyday items from bugs to kitchen ingredients, and we'll explain how imaging helps us understand our bodies, using bones as an example. There will also be a quiz (with prizes!) to test how well your class can identify common objects when viewed under a powerful electron microscope.
CfE Ref:
Body systems and cells: SCN 1-12a, SCN 2-12a, SCN 3-12a, SCN 4-12a, SCN 3-13a, SCN 4-13a Poperties and uses of substances: SCN 1-15a, SCN 2-15a, SCN 4-16aBiodiversity and interdependency: SCN 2-01a, SCN 3-01a, SCN 4-01aForces: SCN 1-07a, SCN 4-07a, SCN 2-08a, SCN 3-08aTopical science: SCN 1-20a, SCN 2-20aThe main areas in Technologies our workshop addresses are:Technological developments in society: TCH 0-01a, TCH 3-01aCraft, design, engineering and graphics contexts: TCH 1-13a, TCH 2-13a The main areas in Numeracy and Mathematics our workshop addresses are:Multiples, factors and primes: MTH 2-05a, MTH 3-05aMeasurement: MNU 2-11a, MNU 2-11b, MNU 3-11a
Type :Workshop
Presented By : University of Aberdeen Microscopy and Imaging Facility, Institute of Medical Sciences
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age range: P4 - P7 Running Time: 60 minutes
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K'NEX Programming Buggies and Robots |
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Sponsored by The G E Foundation
A unique opportunity to develop engineering, problem solving and team work skills by building K'NEX programmable buggies or robots designed and programmed to take a set course.
Type :Workshop
Presented By : G E Vetco Gray and TechFest-SetPoint
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Leisure Centre
Primary Year Range : 4,5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P4 -P7 Running Time: 45 mins
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Health & Wellbeing
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Science Snacks |
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Supported by the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Aberdeen
A lively and inspiring workshop using food and drink to explore scientific concepts, putting the emphasis firmly on developing children's thinking skills. This workshop uses a unique combination of demonstrations, activities and foods to explore forces, physiology and healthy eating.
CfE Ref:
Planet earth, people places and environment
Type :Workshop
Presented By : Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Aberdeen
Venue : Aberdeen Beach Ballroom
Primary Year Range : 5,6,7
Essential Information :
Age Range: P5 - P7 Running Time: 60 minutes
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