Science Games in schools
Students and staff in 25 regional secondary schools (mostly specialist colleges in science, engineering and technology) will work with scientists and artists to devise and lead activities that engage with science.
Each secondary school will then invite pupils from 5 feeder primary schools to participate in ‘Science Games’ days that will run during National Science and Engineering Week.
Schools will also invite parents and the local community to share their work and celebrate science at a twilight/evening event.
(Dates to be organised by participating schools).
Regional events
Young Scientific Filmmakers
Young people from five Nottingham and Nottinghamshire schools are working with filmmakers and scientists to make a short film responding to one of the Science City themes: health and life sciences, nanotechnology, ICT and digital media; environmental technologies and engineering. The completed films will be screened in schools as part of the Science Games days and at other key events.
Science in the City Public Event (aimed at key stage 3 students and above)
Nottingham: Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, NG1 5AF
12 March, 6pm – 8pm
Derby : University of Derby, Green Lane site, DE1 1RX
13 March, 6pm – 8pm
Young scientists will talk about what attracted them to science, their work as scientists and science as a career. The event will also showcase the work of the young filmmakers. Free event, but must be booked – contact: Sai Pathmanathan [comealivewithscience@yahoo.co.uk]
The Icarus Project (for year 8 students and above)
Nottingham Trent University’ Waverley Building, city site, Waverley St,
NG1 4BW
Public performances: 10 March,11.30am and 3pm;
14 March, 7pm
CPD day for teachers: 12 March, 9.30am – 3.30pm
Dragon Breath Theatre presents an art and science performance to engage young people with the moral and ethical issues of biomedical science. Booking essential, all performances are free. Email Peter Rumney: spaces @ntu.ac.uk or phone Chris Green: 0115 848 4850
Skybolt Rocket - City Centre Public Events
Nottingham: Old Market Square, 10 March, 10am – 4pm
Derby: Market Place, 11 March, 10am-4pm
The nine metre high Skybolt rocket and accompanying team of rocket scientists from Starchaser Industries will visit Nottingham and Derby city centres. The event will give young people the opportunity to find out more about the UK’s contribution to space exploration and will also showcase the work of the young filmmakers.