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About SCI-FUN Primer
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The success of SCI-FUN’s activities in Secondary schools in Scotland is well known. With SCI-FUN established, and with requests for a similar activity for Primary schools, it was decided that a new venture should be embarked upon. SCI-FUN Primer is based upon the original SCI-FUN concept of taking Science into schools, instead of schools arranging a visit to a fixed location. The idea of producing the exhibits on individual boards has also been retained, but these have been scaled down in size to suit the Primary classroom environment. When SCI-FUN visits a Secondary school, the associated Primary schools will be given the opportunity to host a SCI-FUN Primer event for their Primary 7 classes. A member of the team and one of our volunteers will visit the Primary schools, spending an hour with each class. We hope that a member of the Science staff from the Secondary school will also be involved, strengthening links between the Primary and Secondary schools, and helping to give a ‘point of contact’ for the Primary teacher. Each session involves: a short opening talk about Science and its importance in everyday life; a hands-on period; and a final short talk to encourage the children to consider studying Science when they go to Secondary school. |
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Pupils are encouraged to discuss between themselves what they are discovering and what they are learning from their experience. Each activity is accompanied by a bright explainer board with relevant tips and questions for the pupils to use towards their learning outcome. The class teacher and members of SCI-FUN team will be available to encourage the pupils to get the most from each activity without giving them too much direction. |
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The aim of SCI-FUN Primer is to “prime” the children into thinking about how Science affects them in their everyday life, and to appreciate that Science is all around them. They will also be encouraged to think about studying Science at Secondary school. The class teacher will have an opportunity to see ways in which they can use everyday familiar things to study Science. The initial pilot events have been very encouraging, and there has been great enthusiasm from both teachers and pupils. Some comments: “The whole class enjoyed the experience and wished you could have stayed longer.” “The children were surprised that there was science in toys.” “I really thought it was really cool.” “It was interesting; I learnt a lot.” “Oh, quality man!” “Great fun, even though it was educational!” |
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Booking SCI-FUN Primer If you are interested in finding out more about SCI-FUN Primer, click here for a PDF file which includes information for schools who may wish to host the event, and a booking form. (The latter is also available as a Word document, for those who wish to complete it electronically and email it to us.) If you would like to book a SCI-FUN Primer visit to your primary school, fill in the forms as described above, or contact us. |
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