Funded Experiences for West Dunbartonshire Council Schools
In partnership with West Dunbartonshire Council, Glasgow Science Centre is delighted to offer fully funded free places on the following Primary Educational Experiences in 2023/2024:
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Learning Lab
Early Level (Preschool - P1)
Nature Explorers - Celebrating Green Spaces and the Great Outdoors
In this outdoor learning programme, young explorers will investigate living things, grow their own plants and discover the science all around us! Supporting curriculum outcomes in Health & Wellbeing, Planet Earth, and Numeracy and Literacy.
Suggested duration: 3 weeks
Next start date: 25th April 2024 - CLPL at 4pm
First Level (P2-P4)
Our World - Celebrating Our Amazing Planet
Through the themes of Our Place in Space, Living Things and Climate and Weather, young learners will explore our changing planet and how it is affected by human choices and actions. Make your own solar system, discover how clouds are made and complete a living things scavenger hunt! Aligned with first level experiences and outcomes and supported by live sessions with scientists.
Suggested duration: 6 weeks
Next start date: 22nd April 2024 - CLPL at 4pm
The Air We Breathe - Exploring our lungs and the air around us
Through hands-on activities, learners will explore how we breathe and gain an understanding of how our bodies defend us against air pollution. Learners will make their own mucus, complete lung puzzles and mazes, and become air detectives!
Suggested duration: 4 weeks
Next start date: 16th April 2024 - CLPL at 4pm
Second Level
Bodyworks - Exploring the science behind human health and wellbeing
Through exploration of different body systems, learners will discover:
- what we all have in common
- the differences that make us unique
- factors that influence our health and wellbeing
Watch a lung dissection, make your own intestines and meet a real healthcare scientist! Activities support second level experiences and outcomes in Biological Systems and Health & Wellbeing.
Suggested duration: 8 weeks
Next start date: 17th April 2024 - CLPL at 4pm
OUR AMAZING AIR- EXPLORING THE AIR AROUND US, HOW IT SUPPORTS LIFE, AND THE WAYS WE CAN IMPROVE IT.
Supporting learners to investigate:
- what air is and why it is so important
- what air pollution is and how we monitor it
- how air quality can be improved
Make your own air pollution catcher, grow plants in a terrarium and meet an air quality scientist! Hands-on activities support outcomes in Planet Earth, Health & Wellbeing, and Numeracy and Literacy.
Suggested duration: 6 weeks
Next start date: 24th April 2024
Powering the Future - EXPLORING THE FUTURE OF ENERGY
Through investigation of renewables technologies and the pathway to net zero, pupils will discover opportunities in the energy sector and explore how their skills could change the world. Supporting curriculum outcomes across Sciences, Social Studies and Technologies, Powering the Future includes unique hands-on activities, group discussions, a Science Centre visit and the opportunity to meet professionals from Scotland’s energy industry.
Suggested duration: 8 weeks
Next Start Date 18th April 2024 - CLPL at 4pm
Visit to Glasgow Science Centre
Visit to Glasgow Science Centre including one educational activity are free of charge to all West Dunbartonshire Council Primary & ASN schools. You can find details and enquire about booking your trip here
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Glasgow Science Centre is an independent Scottish Charity.
We are on a mission to inspire people of all ages to explore and understand the world around them, to discover and enjoy science and to see the relevance it has in their everyday lives.
Your donation will:
- Provide fun and informative outreach programmes for school children
- Support community work in our local area and around Scotland
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