SET UP Science

South Cheshire

14/03/01

SECONDARY PROGRAMME

 

FRIDAY, 16th March

 

 

 

 

Number

Title and Description of Visit/Presentation

Venue and Time

Requirements

Age

No. of children

16Y2

Fri 16 March

SEEING THE UNSEEN - WHAT IS IN A GAS

How do we know the air we breathe is clean? Experiments and equipment to find out what is in gases.

Presenter: Stephen Hall 01270 256256

Malbank School and Sixth Form Centre

Welsh Row

Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5HD

- Miss J A Tyrrell 01270 611009

At school

10.00 - 10.45

OHP + Screen,

Tables

Mrs I Thwaites

16 - 18

25

16Y3

Fri 16 March

ORGANISATION AND FUNCTION OF ELECTRONIC MANUFACTURING

A talk on the way I run a modern electronic manufacturing business, plus a tour of the factory.

Presenter: Bramham Knight 01270 588733

MD, KCS Electronics Ltd

South Cheshire College

Danebank Avenue

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8AB

- Mr J Fifield 01270 654654

KCS Electronics Ltd, Crewe Gates Ind Estate

10.00 - 11.00

BUS 9.30

Mrs C Salthouse

16 - 18

16

16Y4

Fri 30

March

SEX, FLIES AND SMELLY STICKY TAPE

An interactive talk for all noses. The talk explores the world of chemical communication using pheromones.

Presenter: Dr Graeme Jones 01782 584173

Chemical Ecology Group, Keele University

Alsager School

Hassall Road

Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 2HR

- Mr G Hardwick 01270 871100

At school

9.15 - 10.15

OPHP + Screen, Slide Projector + Screen, 2 tables

POSTPONED

G Harvey

11 - 14

or

14 - 16

or

16 - 18

35 - 70

16Y5

Fri 16 March

SEX, FLIES AND SMELLY STICKY TAPE

An interactive talk for all noses. The talk explores the world of chemical communication using pheromones.

Presenter: Dr Graeme Jones 01782 584173

Chemical Ecology Group, Keele University

Ruskin County High School

Ruskin Road

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 7JT

- Mr A J Royle 01270 560514

At school

11.25 - 12.25

OPHP + Screen, Slide Projector + Screen, 2 tables

W King

Yr 11

50

 

MONDAY, 19th March

 

 

 

 

Number

Title and Description of Visit/Presentation

Venue and Time

Requirements

Age

No. of children

19Y1

Mon 19 March

THE EARTH SCIENCES

Planetarium astronomical presentation with slides; Meteostat weather demonstration; Geology presentation; Alternative energy.

Presenter: Michael Pace 01782 785205

Project Director, Newchapel Observatory

Middlewich County High School

King Street

Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 9BU

- Mrs E C Griffiths 01606 833170

Newchapel Observatory, Stoke-on-Trent

9.45 - 11.45

BUS 9.00

Mrs B Shaw

11 - 14

30

19Y2

Mon 19 March

SYNCHROTRON RADIATION

What is it? How it is made and its uses. Includes a tour.

Presenter: Anne Humphreys 01925 603708

South Cheshire College

Danebank Avenue

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8AB

- Mr J Fifield 01270 654654

CLRC Daresbury Laboratory

10.00 - 11.45

BUS 9.00

D Scott

16 -18

30

19Y6

Mon 19 March

SEX, FLIES AND SMELLY STICKY TAPE

An interactive talk for all noses. The talk explores the world of chemical communication using pheromones.

Presenter: Dr Graeme Jones 01782 584173

Chemical Ecology Group, Keele University

Brine Leas County High School

Audlem Road

Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7EA

- R Dunford 01270 625663

At school

8.55 - 9.55

OPHP + Screen, Slide Projector + Screen, 2 tables

TEP

14 - 15

50

19Y7

Mon 19 March

SEX, FLIES AND SMELLY STICKY TAPE

An interactive talk for all noses. The talk explores the world of chemical communication using pheromones.

Presenter: Dr Graeme Jones 01782 584173

Chemical Ecology Group, Keele University

Sandbach Boys School

Crewe Road

Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 4HH

- K M Stancombe 01270 758870

At school

10.50 - 11.50

OPHP + Screen, Slide Projector + Screen, 2 tables

TEP

13 - 14

60

19Y8

Mon 19 March

HOW A NEW CAR IS MADE

A description of the process that transforms raw materials into the finished product.

Presenter: A Young Engineer

Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars

Victoria Community Technology School

Meredith Street

Crewe, Cheshire CW1 2PZ

- Mr G Jones 01270 537436

At school

9.15 - 10.00

OHP & Screen,

TV & Video

R Stafford

14

25

19Y9

Mon 19 March

THE MEDICINE MAN

An overview of holistic and technological diagnoses and treatments.

Presenter: David Stevenson 01270 255141

Chief Medical Technical Officer, Leighton Hospital

Malbank School and Sixth Form Centre

Welsh Row

Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5HD

- Miss J A Tyrrell 01270 611009

At school

10.00 - 11.00

OHP & Screen,

Slide Projector, Blackout

Mrs J Lincoln

11 - 14

Class

19Y10

Mon 19 March

CLEANING UP YOUR ACT

Tour of treatment works and video to see how processes clean up the water we flush away.

Presenter : T Churchill, North West Water

Brine Leas County High School

Audlem Road

Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7EA

- R Dunford 01270 625663

School

10.00 – 11.30

 

W Cowen

11 - 12

30

19Y11

 

TOUR OF WATER TREATMENT WORKS

CANCELLED

Middlewich County High School

King Street

Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 9BU

- Mrs E C Griffiths 01606 833170

Hurleston Water Works.

10.00 - 12.00

 

11 - 14

Class

 

TUESDAY, 20th March

 

 

 

 

Number

Title and Description of Visit/Presentation

Venue and Time

Requirements

Age

No. of children

20Y1

Tue 20 March

THE EARTH SCIENCES

Planetarium astronomical presentation with slides; Meteostat weather demonstration; Geology presentation; Alternative energy.

Presenter: Michael Pace 01782 785205

Project Director, Newchapel Observatory

King's Grove County High School

Buchan Grove

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 7NG

- Mrs A Wright 01270 661223

Newchapel Observatory, Stoke-on-Trent

9.45 - 11.45

BUS 9.00

C Betts

14 - 16

30

20Y2

Tue 20 March

SMALL BABIES NEED BIG SCIENCE

Interactive presentation with a visit to the hospital's maternity unit where small babies are nursed.

Presenter: Dr Alistair Thomson 01270 612289

Consultant Paediatrician, Leighton Hospital

Coppenhall County High School

Coronation Street

Crewe, Cheshire CW1 4EB

- Ms B Kumari 01270 583431

Leighton Hospital

2.00 - 3.00

BUS 1.30

Mrs B Shaw

14 - 16

27

20Y3

Tue 20 March

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

An introduction to basic resuscitation skills. Hands-on!

Presenter: Sue Hamman RN 01270 255141 X3074

Resuscitation Training Officer, Leighton Hospital

Springfield School

Crewe Green Road

Crewe, Cheshire CW1 5HS

- Mrs J Turner 01270 582446

At school

9.30 - 11.30

Mrs M Seaton

16 - 19

20

20Y6

Tue 20 March

MEDICINE IN THE LABORATORY

What pathologists really do - as opposed to the TV dramas.

Presenter: Dr Anne Nicol 01270 256256

Consultant pathologist, Leighton Hospital

Malbank School and Sixth Form Centre

Welsh Row

Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 5HD

- Miss J A Tyrrell 01270 611009

At school

1.45 - 2.45

PowerPoint projection facility

W King

16 - 18

15

20Y7

Tue 20 March

GEMMOLOGY - THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF GEMS

To introduce the application of science as a means of identifying gemstones used in jewellery.

Presenter: John Pass 01270 214157

Jeweller

Middlewich County High School

King Street

Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 9BU

- Mrs E C Griffiths 01606 833170

At school

10.00 - 10.45

Table, blackboard, bench light, if possible.

D Scott

14 - 16

Class

20Y8

Tue 20 March

HOW A NEW CAR IS MADE

A description of the process that transforms raw materials into the finished product.

Presenter: A Young Engineer

Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars

Coppenhall County High School

Coronation Street

Crewe, Cheshire CW1 4EB

- Ms B Kumari 01270 583431

At school

10.00 - 10.45

OHP & Screen,

TV & Video

A Finn

11 - 14

Class

20Y11

Tue 20 March

CROSSING THE GAP.

An explanation of the forces operating within a bridge, with a practical session.

Presenter : Andy Fewtrell 01270 589615

Group Managing Director, Up and Under Ltd.

St.Thomas Moore RC School

Dane Bank Avenue

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8AE

- Ms A Guest 01270 568014

At school

2.00 - 3.00

OHP & Screen and long benches or tables

W Cowen

14 - 15

25

 

WEDNESDAY, 21st March

 

 

 

 

Number

Title and Description of Visit/Presentation

Venue and Time

Requirements

Age

No. of children

21Y1

Wed 21 March

THE EARTH SCIENCES

Planetarium astronomical presentation with slides; Meteostat weather demonstration; Geology presentation; Alternative energy.

Presenter: Michael Pace 01782 785205

Project Director, Newchapel Observatory

Alsager School

Hassall Road

Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 2HR

- Mr G Hardwick 01270 871100

Newchapel Observatory, Stoke-on-Trent

9.45 - 11.45

BUS 9.15

Mrs A Barnard

11 - 14

or

14 - 16

or

16 - 18

About 30

21Y2

Wed 21 March

MOON COLONY

Demonstrating the link between Science and Technology. Focuses on designing and making moon transport.

Presenter: Ms. Pauline Carter 01928 787226

Science Advisor, Cheshire County Council

King's Grove County High School

Buchan Grove

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 7NG

- Mrs A Wright 01270 661223

At school

1.15 - 3.00

Tables, sink and plastic covers for tables. Need for morning as well for 2 Primary Schools

Mrs B Shaw

11 - 12

30

21Y3

Wed 21 March

PARASITIC DISEASES OF THE DEVELOPING WORLD

A major scientific and moral challenge. Parasitic diseases, social consequences, ignorance of the 3rd world.

Presenter: Prof Richard Grencis 0161 275 5238

U of Manchester

Ruskin County High School

Ruskin Road

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 7JT

- Mr A J Royle 01270 560514

At school

10.10 - 11.10

OHP + Screen, slide projector, TV + video, blackout

Mrs B Shaw

Yr 11

25 - 50

21Y4

Wed 21 March

PARASITIC DISEASES OF THE DEVELOPING WORLD

A major scientific and moral challenge. Parasitic diseases, social consequences, ignorance of the 3rd world.

Presenter: Prof Richard Grencis 0161 275 5238

U of Manchester

Brine Leas County High School

Audlem Road

Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7EA

- R Dunford 01270 625663

At school

1.35 - 2.35

OHP + Screen, slide projector, TV + video, blackout

C Betts

15 -16

50

21Y5

Wed 21 March

SEEING THE UNSEEN - WHAT IS IN A GAS

How do we know the air we breathe is clean? Experiments and equipment to find out what is in gases.

Presenter: Stephen Hall 01270 256256

Sandbach Boys School

Crewe Road

Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 4HH

- K M Stancombe 01270 758870

At school

12.00 - 1.00

OHP + Screen,

Tables

R Stafford

16 - 18

20

21Y8

Wed 21 March

SEX, FLIES AND SMELLY STICKY TAPE

An interactive talk for all noses. The talk explores the world of chemical communication using pheromones.

Presenter: Dr Graeme Jones 01782 584173

Chemical Ecology Group, Keele University

Sandbach Girls County High School

Middlewich Road

Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 9EB

- 01270 765031

At school

9.15 - 10.15

OPHP + Screen, Slide Projector + Screen, 2 tables

Mrs J Lincoln

14 - 16

70

21Y9

Wed 21 March

SEX, FLIES AND SMELLY STICKY TAPE

An interactive talk for all noses. The talk explores the world of chemical communication using pheromones.

Presenter: Dr Graeme Jones 01782 584173

Chemical Ecology Group, Keele University

St.Thomas Moore RC School

Dane Bank Avenue

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8AE

- Ms A Guest 01270 568014

At school

2.00 - 3.00

OPHP + Screen, Slide Projector + Screen, 2 tables

D Scott

14 - 16

25

21Y10

Wed 21 March

THE FUTURE OF MOTORING

A look into the future of automotive techniques - drive by wire, alternative fuel, infotainment systems, etc.

Presenter: A Young Engineer

Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars

Victoria Community Technology School

Meredith Street

Crewe, Cheshire CW1 2PZ

- Mr G Jones 01270 537436

At school

9.15 - 10.00

OHP & Screen,

TV & Video

D Poppleton

14 - 15

18

21Y11

CLEANING UP YOUR ACT

CANCELLED

King's Grove County High School

Buchan Grove

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 7NG

- Mrs A Wright 01270 661223

Crewe Waste Water Treatment Works, Worleston

10.00 – 11.30

 

11 - 14

30

 

THURSDAY, 22nd March

 

 

 

 

Number

Title and Description of Visit/Presentation

Venue and Time

Requirements

Age

No. of children

22Y1

DENTAL HYGIENE FOR CARE WORKERS

CANCELLED

Sandbach Girls County High School

Middlewich Road

Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 9EB

- 01270 765031

Crewe Health Centre

9.45 - 10.45

 

16 - 18

15

22Y6

Thu 22 March

VISIT TO BLUE PLANET

Sexual reproduction in flowering plants and the tropical rainforest. The fascinating tropical examples used are guaranteed to make a lasting impression.

Presenter: Sarah Satterwaite 0151 357 8804

Education Manager, Blue Planet

Sandbach Girls County High School

Middlewich Road

Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 9EB

- 01270 765031

Blue Planet, Ellesmere Port

11.00 - 2.00

Packed lunch

BUS 10.00

Mrs J Lincoln

11 - 14

35

22Y7

POST-

PON-

ED

THE FUTURE OF MOTORING

A look into the future of automotive techniques - drive by wire, alternative fuel, infotainment systems, etc.

Presenter: A Young Engineer

Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars

South Cheshire College

Danebank Avenue

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8AB

- Mr J Fifield 01270 654654

At school

10.00 - 10.45

OHP & Screen,

TV & Video

POSTPONED

Mrs I Thwaites

16 - 18

18

 

FRIDAY, 23rd March

 

 

 

 

Number

Title and Description of Visit/Presentation

Venue and Time

Requirements

Age

No. of children

23Y1

Fri 23 March

THE USE OF ENGINEERING CERAMICS

A brief explanation of the use of engineering ceramics. Examples are the manufacture of drink cans and guides for fibres.

Presenter: Dr Charles Marsden 01270 501000

Dynamic - Ceramic Ltd

Sandbach Boys School

Crewe Road

Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 4HH

- K M Stancombe 01270 758870

At school

2.15 - 3.00

OHP + Screen

Tables

Mrs D Farrington

16 - 18

30

23Y2

Fri 23 March

INDOOR FLIGHT

Flying various extremely light models, demonstrating basic aerodynamics and engineering - more like insects than Spitfires.

Presenter: Stan Pearson 01270 583331

St.Thomas Moore RC School

Dane Bank Avenue

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8AE

- Ms A Guest 01270 568014

At school

2.00 - 3.15

Needs a hall preferably 50x50x18' high. No windows open or heating on.

Couple of tables and chairs.

TEP

14

25

23Y6

Fri 23 March

SEX, FLIES AND SMELLY STICKY TAPE

An interactive talk for all noses. The talk explores the world of chemical communication using pheromones.

Presenter: Dr Graeme Jones 01782 584173

Chemical Ecology Group, Keele University

Coppenhall County High School

Coronation Street

Crewe, Cheshire CW1 4EB

- Ms B Kumari 01270 583431

At school

11.15 - 12.15

OPHP + Screen, Slide Projector + Screen, 2 tables

M Bennett

14 - 16

30

23Y7

Fri 23 March

WE SEEK THEM HERE, WE SEEK THEM THERE

Forward looking infra-red (FLIR) technology.

Presenter: PC Stephen Stretch 01244 533677

Police Air Observer, Cheshire Police Air Support Unit

Coppenhall County High School

Coronation Street

Crewe, Cheshire CW1 4EB

- Ms B Kumari 01270 583431

At school

10.15 - 11.15

TV & Video, table

R Stafford

14 - 16

30

23Y8

POST-

PON-

ED

THE MEDICINE MAN

An overview of holistic and technological diagnoses and treatments.

Presenter: David Stevenson 01270 255141

Chief Medical Technical Officer, Leighton Hospital

South Cheshire College

Danebank Avenue

Crewe, Cheshire CW2 8AB

- Mr J Fifield 01270 654654

At school

10.00 - 11.00

OHP & Screen,

Slide Projector, Blackout

POSTPONED

D Scott

16 - 18

18

23Y9

CLEANING UP YOUR ACT

CANCELLED

Sandbach Boys School

Crewe Road

Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 4HH

- K M Stancombe 01270 758870

Crewe Waste Water Treatment Works, Worleston

9.30 – 11.00

14

30