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By assembling a panel of outstanding
scientists and experts in their particular field under review, the
programme ensures that a valuable perspective on the issues is developed.
Series Two: Catch
the latest round of science breakthroughs with the second series of "The
Next Big Thing":
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The End of Evolution? Does
modern medicine spell the end for biological evolution of mankind?
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Antimatter : What is
antimatter? What does it tell us about the structure of our universe?
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Cloning : Will it be possible
to develop human cloning? What is stem cell research? And what are its
implications?
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Machines with Minds: Will
computers ever be truly intelligent? What are the new breakthroughs in
robotics?
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Mobile Phones: Safe? Early
pilot programme explores the science and biology of mobile phones.
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Scottish
Space School Teacher Sleepover - 15th/16th June 2005
Students have
been involved in the
Scottish Space School for five years now and have enjoyed the delights
of a sleepover at
Glasgow
Science Centre as part of the Global Enterprise Challenge.
 Now
it's your turn. Learn from NASA experts and Scottish Educationalists about
space science and technology and the resources available to support this
topic in the classroom. Scottish Space School teacher training program is
an all night event filled with fun, learning and networking. The most fun
you'll have earning professional development. The evening starts with a
light dinner with fellow educators and
NASA personnel. As the night progresses, you become the students for a
series of presentations and activities. Stay up all night for the
after-hours activities or camp out in the Clyde Suite. You should plan on
arriving at 6:00 pm ready for fun!
There are
currently three places available to every Local Authority and teachers
from both the primary and secondary sector are welcome. To book your place
please contact
Careers Scotland on 0141 228 2489 or email
sandra.lowson@careers-scotland.org.uk by 1st June 2005. Please come
along prepared to have lots of fun, sleeping bags are optional depending
on whether you plan to sleep or not!
Programme
for the evening |
18:00 - 18:45
Check-in and refreshments
18:45 - 18:50 Welcome Show
18:50 - 19:10
Careers Scotland Science and Technology
19:10 - 19:50 Keynote Presentation
19:50 - 20:00 Break
20:30 - 20:45 Session 1
20:45 - 21:00 Break
21:00 - 21:45 Session 2
21:45 - 21:55 Break |
21:55 - 22:40
Session 3
22:40 - 22:50 Break
22:50 - 23:35 Session 4
23:45 - 00:15 Wrap-Up/Door Prizes
00:15 - 07:00 Sleep or after-hours activities
07:30 - 08:15 Breakfast
08:15 - 08:45
Space Station 3D - IMAX - Giant Screen Film
09:00 - 10:30 Visit Science Mall or Depart Glasgow Science Centre |
 Dessy
the Curious Duck is star of the show
Glasgow
Science Centre pioneers planetarium first for primary schools
On Tuesday (1st Feb 2005)
Glasgow Science Centre (which has one of the finest
planetariums in Europe – the
ScottishPower Planetarium) premiered a UK
first; a planetarium show especially designed for the P1-P3 age group.
The bright interactive show has been developed using GSC’s in-house talent
and the skills of scriptwriter Johanna Hall (of
Balamory fame). The star of the show is Dessy the Duck - the
show takes its name from his inquisitive character and blends animation,
sound and twinkling stars under the planetarium dome to create a lovely
children's story all about the young duck's interest in the night sky. The
show won't be available to the general public until Easter 2005. |
2004-2005 Education Guide
out now!
Contact the Education Bookings Team
on 0141 420 5000 to receive a copy.
Unlimited Free
Admission for School Teachers
to the Glasgow Science Centre's Science Mall
Spaces must be
pre-booked through 0141 420 5000 (call centre).
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The tale
follows Dessy’s quizzical observations of the changing shape of the moon,
reflected in his pond. His friends Oscar (a wise old owl) and Flora (a
somewhat feisty firefly) are on hand to help Dessy as he learns about the
phases of the moon and gazes in wonder at the stars as he finds out how to
spot constellations such as Orion the Hunter and The Plough. Dessy and
Oscar even take a trip into space courtesy of Flora’s magic stardust.
Professor John Brown, Astronomer Royal for
Scotland, said of the show: “I just watched the Dessy the Duck preview and
think it's great. It will increase both the outreach community and the
ScottishPower Planetarium attendance."
Glasgow
Science Centre’s Primary and Pre 5 educationalist, Dr Sharon Macnab,
explains how the show will benefit teachers too: “Dessy the Curious Duck
is a great, visual way for young children to access topics which might be
challenging to explain in the classroom. It also means that younger
children are now able to take advantage of the facilities of our
planetarium.”
“The show
has been designed to be curriculum linked - linking to Earth & Space-
Earth in Space Level A and B. In addition to the narrated story, the
Centre’s enthusiastic astronomy team is on hand during the show to point
things out in the night sky and recap on learning points at the close of
the show.”
“Many children will not have seen a
night-sky clear of light pollution and the planetarium gives them an
unrivalled view of the heavens in a fun, educational way. At Glasgow
Science Centre we want to foster a life long interest and a sense of
wonder about the night sky. Dessy the Duck is a perfect way of doing just
that.” |
 National
Priorities in Education Website
Lots of videos of talking heads talking lots of sense.
This website, hosted by
SITC, offers support to
schools and education authorities taking forward the implementation of the
National Priorities in Education and will be continually updated to
reflect new developments. As well as all the information provided in the
support pack for schools and the CD-ROM, the site contains individual
school data.
It is important to remember
that this site and the other support materials available offer help, not
direction. The site would be best viewed as a resource for reference as
and when required. |
