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2 Looking for things to do with your class during British Science Week? When it comes to getting people excited about science, Bath Taps into Science has it covered. From Monday 10th - Friday 16th March, the University of Bath's Festival Education Programme is back. We've got a week of hands-on workshops, demos and activities in your school and at the University, rounded off with our huge schools fair. All the activities are free and open to all; thousands of schools students discover something new, year after year. You can find out more in this programme, and at bathtapsintoscience.com. If you need any further information do get in touch with me at andrew@bathtapsintoscience.com I look forward to seeing you! Andrew Ross Festival 2 Project Manager

3 Contents Page 5 Page 6 Page 10 Event type key Online Page 12 Workshop University visit Talk/Lecture Exhibition/ Science Fair Page 13 3

4 Skype chat with a female STEM researcher Book a slot where your class can ask questions to postgraduate researchers and academics in science and engineering. Size of group No limit Date Tues 13th Length of session 1 hour Time To be confirmed with interested schools A female researcher to visit your school A researcher and/or UG student to visit your school to talk about their journey in STEM and their experience of being a female in STEM Size of group No limit Date Tues 13th Length of session 1 hour Time To be confirmed with interested schools Facebook Live event Join us for a number of Facebook live chat with females at different points of their STEM career Size of group No limit Date Tues 13th Length of session 1 hour Time To be confirmed with interested schools 4 To book please bookings@bathtapsintoscience.com

5 The World of Particles You ll get the chance to see how big experiments need to be to explore the tiniest of particles that make up matter. Dates Mon 12th, Tues 13th, Wed 14th, Thurs 15th Size of group Max. 30 students Length of session 2 hours Times One am and pm slot available per day Our Place in the Universe We'll start on earth and slowly move further away until we see how big the universe is. Dates Mon 12th, Tues 13th, Wed 14th, Thurs 15th Size of group Max. 30 students Length of session 2 hours Times One am and pm slot available per day 5

6 Build a bridge Who can build the bridge that will hold the most weight? Our team of engineers will guide you to the best design and the prize! Dates Mon 12th, Tues 13th, Wed 14th Size of group Around 30 students Length of session 1-2 hours (flexible) Times One am and pm slot available per day The World of Particles You ll get the chance to see how big experiments need to be to explore the tiniest of particles that make up matter. Dates Mon 12th, Tues 13th, Wed 14th, Thurs 15th Size of group Max. 30 students Length of session 2 hours Times One am and pm slot available per day Our Place in the Universe We'll start on earth and slowly move further away until we see how big the universe is. Dates Mon 12th, Tues 13th, Wed 14th, Thurs 15th Size of group Max. 30 students Length of session 2 hours Times One am and pm slot available per day 6 To book please bookings@bathtapsintoscience.com

7 Look into my Eyes Let our robot teach you all about light. You ll get to use lasers and light pianos as well as making your own crystals. While at the University you ll get to meet real scientists and also get to see the facilities including our labs. Location The University of Bath Dates Mon 12th, Tues 13th, Wed 14th, Thurs 15th Size of group Max. 30 students Length of session 3 hours Times One am or pm slot available per day Marshmallow Tower Challenge Can you build a tall tower? Can you build a tall tower using just marshmallows and spaghetti? A group from the University of Bath will support a session showing students the engineering behind some of the biggest towers. They ll then get to put it to the test to see who can build the tallest and strongest tower. Dates Tues 13th, Size of group Around 30 students Length of session 1-2 hours (flexible) Times One am and pm slot available 7

8 Make your own solar cells Can fruit make electricity? You ll get to find out when you make your own solar cells using different fruits. Dates Tues 13th or Wed 14th Size of group Around 30 students Length of session 1 hour Times On pm slot available Build a rocket in an hour Bring up to 4 of your Year 4 pupils to our Build a Rocket in an hour event where we will create high quality pneumatic rockets that they will launch as far as possible. Parents are invited to pick up from the School and see the rocket launching. Location Monkton Prep School Dates Wed 14th Size of group 4x YEAR 4 students per school Length of session 1 hour Times 14:00-15:00, 15:00-16:00 8 To book please bookings@bathtapsintoscience.com

The Science of Slime Make your own polymer slime and explore its weird properties. Work in the dedicated science labs on this curriculum focused activity.

9 The Science of Slime Make your own polymer slime and explore its weird properties. Work in the dedicated science labs on this curriculum focused activity. Location King Edward Junior School Dates Tues 13th Size of group Max 24 YEAR 4 students per session Length of session 1 hour Times 10:00-11:00, 11:30-12:30, 13:30-14:30 9

10 Schools Science Fair Come to the University of Bath for a fun filled science adventure. This free visit for year 5 and 6 students will give them the opportunity to meet actual scientists and get hands-on with real science! There s also an opportunity for year 7 and 8 students to present an exhibition stand alongside university and industry scientists. Location The University of Bath Dates Fri 16th Size of group up to 2,000 spaces Times 9:30-15:30 10 To book please bookings@bathtapsintoscience.com

Mathletes: What's the probability? Our Mathletes will show you why probability is important in everyday life and we ll show you how to win at monopoly.

11 Mathletes: What's the probability? Our Mathletes will show you why probability is important in everyday life and we ll show you how to win at monopoly. Location Your School Dates Mon 12th, Tues 13th, Wed 14th Size of group No limit Length of session 45mins 1 hour Times One am or pm slot available per day IOP Science Ambassador Day The Science Ambassadors scheme is designed to help build confidence through supporting year 8 students in the planning and delivery of physics-based outreach for primary schools. Students attending this training day will learn how to deliver a range of science demos and activities, as well as taking part in a session on presentation skills. Extract your own DNA Ever wondered what your DNA looks like? Wonder no more, you will extract your own DNA to take home with you. Location Your School Dates Mon 12th, Tues 13th Size of group Around 30 students Length of session 45mins 1 hour Times One am or pm slot available per day Location The University of Bath Dates Mon 12th Size of group 8-10 YEAR 8 students per school Length of session 45mins 1 hour Times 9:30-14::30 More information

Pi Day @Bath Uni 14th March (3/14) is pi day, so come to the University of Bath to take part in maths activities across the campus while meeting some of our students.

12 Pi Uni 14th March (3/14) is pi day, so come to the University of Bath to take part in maths activities across the campus while meeting some of our students. Location The University of Bath Dates Wed 14th Size of group Around 30 students per school Times 10:00-14:00 What have Mathematicians done for us? Chris Budd OBE, from the University of Bath, will discuss the importance of mathematicians, their discoveries and how maths is essential for our daily lives. Dates Mon 12th Size of group No limit Length of session 45mins 1 hour Times One pm slot available 12 To book please bookings@bathtapsintoscience.com

Chris Budd OBE, from the University of Bath, will discuss the importance of mathematicians, their discoveries and how maths is essential for our daily lives.

13 Spectroscopy in a Suitcase Learn about and get hands on with an IR, UV- Vis or NMR machine in your school. Dates Flexible, contact us for more info Size of group Around 30 students Length of session Flexible Times One am or pm slot available per day What have Mathematicians done for us? Chris Budd OBE, from the University of Bath, will discuss the importance of mathematicians, their discoveries and how maths is essential for our daily lives. Dates Mon 12th Size of group No limit Length of session 45mins 1 hour Times One pm slot available Bath Uni The Chemistry Department at the University of Bath have a programme of outreach. See the website for activities and available dates. Location The University of Bath Dates Details on the website More information

14 Age Time Event Page Monday 12th March KS1 am & pm The World of Particles 5 KS1 am & pm Our Place in the Universe 5 KS2 am & pm The World of Particles 6 KS2 am & pm Our Place in the Universe 6 KS2 am & pm Build a Bridge 6 KS2 10:00-14:00 Look into my eyes 7 KS3 am or pm Mathletes: What s the probability? 11 KS3 am & pm Extract your own DNA 11 KS3 9:30-14:30 IOP Science Ambassador Day 11 KS4 am What have mathematicians done for us? 12 Post-16 am What have mathematicians done for us? 13 Tuesday 13th March All any Skype chat with a female STEM researcher 4 All any Facebook Live event 4 All am & pm A female researcher to visit your school 4 KS1 am & pm The World of Particles 5 KS1 am & pm Our Place in the Universe 5 KS2 am & pm The World of Particles 6 KS2 am & pm Our Place in the Universe 6 KS2 am & pm Build a Bridge 6 KS2 10:00-14:00 Look into my eyes 7 KS2 am & pm Marshmallow Tower Challenge 7 KS2 pm Make your own solar cells 8 KS2 10:00, 11:30, 12:30 The Science of Slime 9 KS3 am or pm Mathletes: What s the probability? 11 KS3 am & pm Extract your own DNA To book please bookings@bathtapsintoscience.com

15 Age Time Event Page Wednesday 14th March KS1 am & pm The World of Particles 5 KS1 am & pm Our Place in the Universe 5 KS2 am & pm The World of Particles 6 KS2 am & pm Our Place in the Universe 6 KS2 am & pm Build a Bridge 6 KS2 10:00-14:00 Look into my eyes 7 KS2 pm Make your own solar cells 8 KS2 14:00, 15:00 Build a rocket in an hour 8 KS3 am or pm Mathletes: What s the probability? 11 KS3 10:00-14:00 Pi Bath Uni 12 Thursday 15th March KS1 am & pm The World of Particles 5 KS1 am & pm Our Place in the Universe 5 KS2 am & pm The World of Particles 6 KS2 am & pm Our Place in the Universe 6 KS2 10:00-14:00 Look into my eyes 7 Friday 16th March KS2 9:30-15:30 Attend the Schools Science Fair 10 KS3 9:00-16:00 Present at the Schools Science Fair

16 Salters Festival of Chemistry Salters Festivals are a series of one-day fun events held at universities throughout the UK and Ireland. The festivals provide the opportunity for enthusiastic young students to spend a day in a university department and to take part in practical chemistry activities which are fun! Prizes are awarded to the winning teams. Date 15th May 2018 Location Time Book The University of Bath 9:30am 3pm festivalsofchemistry.co.uk Nuffield Research Projects Nuffield Research Placements provide over 1,000 students each year with the opportunity to work alongside professional scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians. Students in the first year of a post-16 science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) course are eligible to apply. Placements are available across the UK, in universities, commercial companies, voluntary organisations and research institutions. Date Summer 2018 Location Time Book Across the South West 4 6 weeks 16

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SAT & ACT PREP. Evening classes at GBS - open to all Juniors!

SAT & ACT PREP. Evening classes at GBS - open to all Juniors! SAT & ACT PREP Evening classes at GBS - open to all Juniors! Both tests are accepted by all colleges. You may sign up for SAT Prep, ACT Prep, or both. SAT PREP Begins Mon. Jan. 22, 2018 Classes taught