Babraham Institute is an Institute of the BBSRC
Babraham Institute is an Institute of the BBSRC
Public Engagement grants from RCUK and BBSRC have allowed us to expand our range of resources and the number of schools we visit.
Most of the subjects covered reflect aspects of the Institute's human healthcare-related remit, including; Blood & Circulation, Digestion & Health, Muscles & Bones, and ‘What is a Scientist?’. The presentations are delivered by a range of scientists, from PhD students to the Institute Director, and are intended to reinforce the pupils’ knowledge of science with an insight into how it affects everyday life.
A benefit to the Institute is that our scientists improve their communication skills, and publicise our biomedical research programme.
Our April 2010 tri-fold resource brochure can be downloaded here (opens as a pdf in a new window)
The building blocks of the RLRS programme are:
• Babraham Institute science & scientists
• Exciting hands-on activities
• Input from teachers
• The National Curriculum
It is the combination of these that give the programme its depth and leads to its popularity among teachers and pupils alike. We are a regular part of the school year in an increasing number of local nurseries and primary schools and are especially busy presenting to school assemblies during National Science Week.
Why do it?
A recent Wellcome Trust report reported ‘a decline in children's positive attitudes towards science in the later primary years’, and that ‘a high proportion of primary teachers feel they lack the confidence, expertise and training to teach current science curricula effectively’. Our intention is to reverse this decline, and to work alongside teachers, to enhance the curriculum and encourage the development of the scientists of tomorrow.
Resources
Our April 2010 tri-fold resource brochure can be downloaded here(opens as a pdf in a new window)
Contact
Mike Hinton
Primary Schools' Liaison Officer
01223 496364
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