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Gifted or talented
Girls
Boys
Specialist schools

Adding Context to the Curriculum

Out-of-school Activity | Courses & Training Opportunities
Running time: 4 - 8 hrs
Preparation time: < 1 hr
Cost: £200 per day
One day courses for teachers and technicians providing hands on experience of workplace based practicals in a fully resourced state of the art lab, led by industrial scientists. Indivdual courses cater for PCR, ELISA etc. Will develop your experience of How Science Works, new practicals, equip you to lead them in schools and enrich your schemes of work by helping you place your school curriculum in a workplace context.
Keywords: CPD, professional development, PCR, ELISA, genetic engineering, DNA, monoclonal antibodies, debate, practical, work related, Cumbria, Lancashire, bioscience, workplace, industry, HSW, how science works, active approaches, science in society, ethical,
Scheme has associated cost Provider has evaluated this activity. Please contact the provider for more details Scheme has undergone an external evaluation and the provider has made the report available for public viewing. Gifted or talented Girls Boys Specialist schools
Scheme Provider
The Life Science Centre, Cumbria
Castle Head Field Centre
Grange Over Sands
LA11 6QT
Scheme Contact
Michelle Mobbs
michelle.mobbs@thelifesciencecentre.org.uk
01539538131
http://www.thelifesciencecentre.org.uk/index.html
Scheme Type Out-of-school Activity Courses & Training Opportunities
Subject Applied Science Biology Chemistry Science
Age-Range Age 14-16 Age 16-19
Specialist Audience Gifted or talented Girls Boys Specialist schools
Curriculum Initiatives National Curriculum
Every Child Matters
Work Related Learning
Specialised Diploma
Enrichment and Extension
Triple Science
DCSF Curriculum Initiatives
Geographic Availability North East England
North West England