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Introduction Welcome to the Dundee Science Festival 2014 schools programme. Now in its fifth year, Dundee Science Festival celebrates the contributions of science, technology, engineering and maths to the past, present and future of the city. Our events for schools are no different. Within this brochure you will find opportunities for teacher professional learning, for hands-on STEM experiences within the Broad General Education and Senior Phase, opportunities for interdisciplinary learning across Curriculum for Excellence and, most importantly, opportunities for learners to meet with and hear from professionals who are passionate about their subject and helping others to learn. From Dundee Science Centre and the Dundee Science Festival partnership of over 75 partners across the city, we invite you to join us during these two unique weeks.

Mon 03 - Fri 07 & Mon 10 - Fri 14 NovSports Science Professional Development Workshops

During Dundee Science Festival, the Dundee Academy of Sport will present a variety of workshops aimed at up-skilling those involved in the delivery of sport. The workshops will cover a variety of subjects such as psychology, physiology, nutrition and biomechanics. Full details on the workshops can be viewed at: www.dundeeacademyofsport.com

Tue 04 NovSTEM in Context

A great opportunity for teachers to meet with STEM Ambassador volunteers and discuss how their expertise can be utilised to support schools in STEM learning and Careers guidance. Participants will also hear from local STEM providers and see resources available to schools.

Mon 10 - Fri 14 NovCooking Bus

Our Cooking Buses are huge, specially-designed lorries that travel the UK and transform into fully equipped kitchen classrooms. They’ve got everything needed on board to deliver effective and inspiring cooking lessons to children and adults. We offer lots of varied activities: this might include tackling obesity, teaching children about healthy eating or supporting schools with teacher training.

Tue 11 NovTeachMeet Food and Drink

TeachMeet is an opportunity for teachers to come together in an informal setting and share ideas and good practice. Food and drink offers an engaging context for learning within Curriculum for Excellence, providing opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, and for rich and meaningful partnerships between schools, the food and drink industry and other organisations. Hear from experts at Education Scotland and the Scottish Food and Drink Federation about how to teach food education.

Participants can enjoy micro presentations from a range of speakers and meet experts at the Food and Drink marketplace. The Cooking Bus will also be available on the Dundee Science Centre piazza for participants to visit and explore the facilities.

Gin Tasting WorkshopWe are also offering an additional free session for delegates to extend their knowledge of the science of gin production and the use of botanicals to produce different styles - presented by Archie McDiarmid for their own personal information.

Events for Teaching Practitioners

Time: 4.30pm - 7.30pmAdmission: Free (booking required) Contact: Lorna Aitken on 0141 282 5215 or lorna.aitken@educationscotland.gov.uk Venue: Dundee Science Centre

Time: 5pm - 7pmAdmission: Free (booking required) Contact: 01382 868610 orambassadors@dundeesciencecentre.org.ukVenue: Dundee Science Centre

Admission: FreeContact: dundeeacademyofsport@abertay.ac.uk Venue: Dundee Academy of Sport, Abertay University (available to book throughout the festival)

Booking: Lorna Aitken, 0141 282 5215 or lorna.aitken@educationscotland.gov.ukVenue: Dundee Science Centre

Mon 03 - Fri 07 NovUniversity of Dundee Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon

Secondary pupils will conduct interviews with University of Dundee staff to find out about their education, career paths and research. On the Friday schools will undertake a mass ‘edit-a-thon’ to create and upload new Wikipedia entries in order to publicise the cutting-edge research taking place in Dundee today.

Mon 03 - Sun 09 NovOur Foreign Skies

A recent photographic exhibition created by scientists from the College of Life Sciences, University of Dundee will be on display, providing a backdrop for a week of public engagement activities for Schools and Community Groups.

Mon 03 - Fri 07 & Mon 10 - Wed 12 NovPlanetarium

Sit back, relax and enjoy as a group of professional astronomers remove the clouds and light pollution and guide you around the night sky. Tours will cover constellation mythology, how to navigate using the stars, and locating the stars and planets on view on the night.

Mon 03 - Fri 07 & Mon 10 - Fri 14 NovI am Unique goes Bananas!

The topic of genetically modified food provides great opportunities for learning about topical science as well as allowing learners to research and debate a subject. In this workshop, children will extract DNA from a banana. Learn about genes and cell structure, and discover and debate what GM technologies allow us to do.

Events for Pupils

Admission: Special education rates apply. Funding may be available to support costs.Booking: 01382 868609 orlearning@dundeesciencecentre.org.ukVenue: Dundee Science Centre

Admission: FreeBooking: 01382 386460 or e.hardee@dundee.ac.ukVenue: College of Life Sciences, University of Dundee

Admission: FreeBooking: 01382 307200Venue: The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum

Admission: Free. Cost of travel for astronomers to school to be reimbursedBooking: 01334 463091 or cd54@st-andrews.ac.uk quote Dundee Science FestivalVenue: Dundee Schools

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Mon 03 - Fri 07 & Mon 10 - Fri 14 Nov Sport as a Context for Learning

Throughout the festival the Dundee Academy of Sport will work with a variety of schools to link science to the world of sport. Bespoke lessons will be delivered to include themes such as physiological adaptations to exercise, the design of sporting equipment through to sports nutrition and psychology.

Mon 03 - Fri 07 & Mon 10 - Fri 14 Nov Introduction to Arduino

In this workshop pupils will have an opportunity to explore the world of microcontrollers - adopting the Arduino platform to explore physical computing interfaces using a variety of buttons, LED lights and other components.

Mon 03 - Fri 07 & Mon 10 - Fri 14 Nov The Maths of Games

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind a computer game? In this workshop we will explore the maths behind both traditional games and computer games.

Mon 03 - Fri 07 & Mon 10 - Fri 14 Nov Prototyping Wearable Technology

Do you track your daily activity? Do you own a fitbit? In this workshop you will explore ways to develop the world’s next big idea in wearable technology. Find out how you can embed computing in your clothes.

Mon 03 - Fri 07 & Mon 10 - Fri 14 Nov Expressive Explorations into Science, Art and Music

Pupils will explore how emotions are affected by listening to music, and will develop expressive skills using the themes of sound, working with colour, pattern, movement and textures.

Mon 03 - Fri 07 & Mon 10 - Fri 14 Nov Bring your Story to Life

With the help of a writer and illustrator we will guide your group through the creative writing process - holding short tutorials on how various technologies can help you build on this and bring your story to life.

Admission: FreeBooking: 01382 386669 or revealingresearch@dundee.ac.ukVenue: University of Dundee

Admission: FreeBooking: 01382 386669 or revealingresearch@dundee.ac.ukVenue: University of Dundee

Admission: FreeBooking: 01382 386669 or revealingresearch@dundee.ac.ukVenue: University of Dundee

Admission: FreeBooking: 01382 434435 or cheryl.mcdermid@dundeecity.gov.ukVenue: Dundee Schools

Admission: FreeBooking: 01382 431500 or kevin.mcginley@leisureandculturedundee.comVenue: Central Library

Admission: FreeBooking: dundeeacademyofsport@abertay.ac.uk Venue: Dundee Schools

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Mon 03 - Fri 07 TechFest-SetPoint

A range of fascinating events which allow audiences to become engrossed in science, technology, engineering and maths, and let their imaginations run wild! Various workshops encourage pupils to get involved in STEM activities through the exciting variety of shows, presentations and workshops on offer.

Mon 03 - Fri 7 & Mon 10 - Fri 14 Nov Science Magic Show

Our team at Dundee & Angus College will visit schools in Dundee to deliver an interactive, explosive science magic show featuring colour change experiments, bangs and blasts to delight the young minds!

Mon 03 - Fri 7 & Mon 10 - Fri 14 NovGirls don’t do Science

Good at crafts? You’re also good at maths!Like cooking? You’re good at maths AND science.Enjoy doing logical puzzles? You’d like technology and engineering. Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths are too important to be left to just the boys, come and find out why.

Mon 03 - Fri 7 & Mon 10 - Fri 14 NovLoveScience Festival Challenge

50 experiments, 4 weeks, 1 challenge! A set of 50 science challenges for primary schools to complete. At the end, tell us how many you managed to get through and receive your Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum certificate

Tue 04, Wed 05 & Tue 11 NovHealthy Body, Healthy Minds, Important for us AllThis workshop includes games which cover thinking skills such as memory, attention and being able to plan what to do - important for lots of areas of life. They help you to learn new things, to carry out actions, like riding a bike or kicking a football and are even important for your friendships. Eating a healthy diet and doing regular physical activity are both important for developing strong thinking skills, regardless of how old you are.

Wed 05 NovDo I Need Chemistry?

Making a BANG with Chemistry! Pupils will learn about fireworks by making their own sparklers, have the opportunity to speak to STEM Ambassadors through a Careers Speed Networking workshop and view some exciting chemistry experiments.

Admission: Special education rates apply. Funding may be available to support costs.Booking: 01382 868610Time: First session 10am to 12.30pm Second session 1pm - 3.30pmVenue: Dundee Science Centre

Admission: FreeBooking: techfestsetpoint@abdn.ac.ukVenue: Various locations in Dundee

Admission: FreeBooking: j.wright@dundeeandangus.ac.ukVenue: Dundee schools

Admission: FreeBooking: 01382 308527 or p.d.sterpaio@abertay.ac.ukVenue: Dundee Schools

Fee: £10 per pack per schoolBooking: abbie@lovescience.co.uk

Admission: FreeBooking: revealingresearch@dundee.ac.ukVenue: Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee

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Wed 5 Nov & Wed 12 NovContemporary Science Roadshow

The science roadshow is a series of biology, chemistry and forensic experiments designed for delivery to small groups of 6-8 pupils by staff and Undergraduate students at Abertay University.

Fri 07 NovAnimal Welfare and Experimental Design

Come along and find out how science really works.Take part in a real experiment and then design your own. This exciting workshop from Scotland’s Rural College will show you the many ways scientists can discover more about our world.

Mon 10 - Wed 12 NovGoose Migration Game

Montrose Basin is internationally important for Pink Footed Geese. Find out from Scottish Wildlife Trust about the hazardous journey undertaken by these birds to reach the relative safety of Montrose Basin every Autumn.

Mon 10 - Wed 12 NovBeavers are Back

Beavers became extinct in the UK 400 years ago, but now they are back in Scotland as part of a trial re-introduction. Find out more about beavers with this hands-on session from Scottish Wildlife Trust, and get up close and personal with skulls and pelts. Take part in the Beaver Dam Challenge.

Wed 12 NovGet with the Programme - Meet the Expert

Computing and programming are playing an increasingly vital role in the modern world; the range of jobs that will be available in the future will touch every aspect of our lives. Pupils will have the opportunity to meet professionals and academics working in the field, to hear their stories and see their exciting developments.

Admission: FreeBooking: 01382 308527 or p.d.sterpaio@abertay.ac.uk Venue: Secondary Schools

Admission: FreeBooking: 0131 535 4022 orSarah.hunter-argyle@sruc.ac.uk Venue: Camperdown Wildlife Centre

Admission: £3 per pupilBooking: 01674 676336 or aohara@scottishwildlifetrust.org.ukVenue: Camperdown Wildlife Centre

Admission: £3 per pupil Booking: 01674 676336 or aohara@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk Venue: Camperdown Wildlife Centre

Time: 3 sessions; 9.30am - 11am, 11.15am - 12.45am, 1.15pm - 2.45pmAdmission: FreeBooking: 01382 868609 or learning@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk Venue: Dundee Science Centre

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Dundee Science Centre is a registered Scottish Charity, charity no. SC033272. Dundee Science Centre Enterprises Ltd is the trading company for Dundee Science Centre.

Both companies are registered in Scotland with individual numbers. Dundee Science Centre: 181709; Dundee Science Centre Enterprises Ltd: 186239