Standard Grade Programme



Debate it Out!

Discuss and debate about current ethical topics. Separate the truth from the myths, the facts from the opinions and make up your own mind about what’s right and wrong.  Choose from the list below.Learn how easily diseases can be spread and how to test for diseases.
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  • GM Crop Debate Meet real scientists and debate the ethics and uses of genetically modified organisms.
  • The Stem Cell Debate The debate over stem cell research has raised many questions across the nation. Learn about the pros and cons of the stem cell debate from the ethical, political, and scientific points of view.
  • Meet the Gene Machine An engaging drama presentation to stimulate discussion and debate about the future of genetic science, and the ethical and social implications.  Would you want to know what your genes can say about your future?

Genes in a Bottle
A DNA extraction activity, in which pupils extract DNA from their own cheek cells, and take it home in a necklace pendant!
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Robolab
Use sophisticated Lego Mindstorms robot buggies and icon-led Robolab software to program the robots to move, and respond to light and touch sensors. An excellent way to discover control technology.
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Circuit building
Pupils learn about circuits and electricity by soldering their own circuit to make a flashing face to take home with them!
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Fingerprint Identification 
Learn how police investigators use their sense of sight to identify fingerprint patterns. We all have them, and they are all different! Pupils will have a go at dusting for fingerprints, and take copies of their own fingerprints to take home.
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Soap Enterprise*
An engaging and hands-on enterprise challenge in which pupils will learn more about the chemistry behind the beauty industry. Pupils create their own soap product design and make a bar to take away with them.
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*These workshops are up to 2-hour sessions, while the remaining are up to 1-hour sessions.

One Small Step exhibition! Man’s journey to the stars through models, interactive exhibits and film.

 


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