Secondary Outreach
Science Shows, Workshops & Debates
Cost from £375* + VAT
Activities available at certain times of the year.
What to expect:
- Fully CfE compatible programme
- Helpful staff and fully-trained presenters
- Fully risk-assessed experiences
Who Wants to be a Scientist? (S1-S2)
Capacity 120, 3 sessions per day (approx 45 mins)
This interactive show features spectacular demonstrations to engage, inform and enthuse. It highlights the importance of science and how biology, chemistry and physics link into careers.
CfE: World of work / Careers in Science, Topical science.
Meet the Gene Machine (S3-S6)
Capacity 60, 3 sessions per day (approx 60 mins)
Would you like to know what your genes say about you? Meet the Gene Machine is a lively discussion event designed to stimulate debate about the ethical implications of recent advances in medical genetics.
CfE: Topical science / Standard Grade - Inheritance. Int 2 / Higher - Genetics. Science : Technologies.
Pixel This (S1-S4)
Capacity 120, 3 sessions per day (approx 50 mins)
Visit the world of the pixel using mobile phones, cameras and mixing equipment. In this high technology bonanza the audience star in their own video jockeying performance and produce a DVD for the school to keep.
CfE: Technologies. Communications: communication systems; Topical science.
Watch a sample video of the VJ performance at the end of the show!
Pixel This Workshop (S1-S4)
Capacity 12 (1 hour minimum duration*)
Why not compliment your Pixel This show with a hands on workshop? Our presenters can work with a small group of pupils allowing them to get hands on with the software from the show and create their own video imagery.
* The workshop would replace one of your three show sessions.
Technology Resources
Find out what's on when:
For advice & bookings please telephone
0871 540 1004*
*Travel and accommodation costs may apply for venues outwith a 90 minute drive from Glasgow Science Centre.
