Science Club KS3

Aims for the Science Club are to: 

• Provide the chance to explore and investigate science (Chemistry, Biology & Physics) and Engineering, including topics not covered in the curriculum, and enrich learning.
• Relate Science Club topics to historical events, where possible.
• Build students confidence in a small and friendly environment, and make friends.
• Promote STEM subject interest and engagement.
• Inspire students to reach their full potential in science by providing them with access to exciting hands-on experiments, enthusiastic Science mentors and a supportive environment that encourages their intellectual development.
• Increase knowledge and awareness to understand the relevance of Science and Engineering in our daily lives.
• Explore careers in STEM-related subjects.
• Most importantly – have fun!

Example Topics

Biology:

• 8th June, World Oceans Day - Marine Biology
• The first kidney transplant operation in 1950 – Exploring the Kidney
• Christiaan Barnard, carried out the first heart transplant on a human (3rd Dec, 1967) - Exploring the Heart
• Allan MacLeod Cormack (Born 23rd Feb,1924) formulated mathematical algorithms used to develop CT Scanners - Your Amazing Brain
• 25th May, 1948 Method for production of Penicillin patented - Microbiology - Your Health in Your Hands.

Chemistry:

• World Toilet Day (19th November) – Nappy Science
• U.S. patent for the process of evaporated milk (25th Nov, 1884) - Colour Changing Milk
• Materials and reactions -Honey, I Shrunk Christmas! Cold pack Chemistry. Glow sticks & chemiluminescence. Firework colours
• The city of Pompeii is buried by eruption of Mount Vesuvius, 1st November, 79 – Volcanoes
• Sweet Rationing ends in Britain (5th Feb, 1953) - Sweet Shop Science
• Entrance to King Tut’s tomb discovered (4th Nov, 1922) – Apple Mummies.

Physics & Engineering:

• 17th March, 1845 Elastic Bands patented - Rubber Band Science
• The Trade Mark Velcro is registered (13th May, 1958) - Investigating Velcro
• World Space Week (4th-10th Oct) - Mini Rockets; craters & meteorites
• Leaning Tower of Pisa closed to the public (7th Jan, 1990) - Leaning Towers & Balancing Butterflies
• Victorian Science & Engineering - Science of Illusion: Optical Toys
• 2nd March 1969 Concorde maiden flight - Model Aeroplanes
• International Day of Women in Engineering - Engineering with Chocolate.