'What is Science for?' Conference
Exploring science in a global society
5th November 2011 –time- at Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester
25th February 2012 -time- at Catalyst Museum, Widnes
The conferences will enable educators to engage with topical debates about
the potential of science in today’s world, and will explore innovative and
participatory methods for bringing these issues into the
classroom/learning environment.
Ideally suited to science teachers and educators:
• Looking for ideas related to Applications and Implications of science
• Science teachers making connections between the new specifications and
developing pupil’s scientific literacy
• Non-science specialists involved in teaching science-related issues in
other subjects
• Teachers seeking to widen pupil’s understanding of the global impact of
science
• Educators interested in updating their own knowledge of current issues
in science
The day will consist of speakers and interactive workshops, topics will
include:
• Andrew Hunt - Making sense of our global interdependence through science
• Professor Malcolm Dando – Bioethics and biological weapons
• Eric Fewster – Science and engineering in relief and development
• Justin Dillon - “Doing” science versus “Being” a scientist: Making sense
of young people’s aspirations and attitudes to science
• Workshop - Climate change education within the new National Curriculum:
threats and opportunities for teachers and students
£110 - Delegate Fee
£75 - Book before 30th September to claim your early booking discount
To book tickets go to www. Whatissciencefor.eventbrite.com. For more
information email [log in to unmask] or call 0161 921 8020.
All participants will be given a pack of practical teaching materials.
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Anne Strachan
Programme Development Manager
Development Education Project (Charity No 1000590)
Laurel Cottage, DEP
799 Wilmslow Road
Didsbury
Manchester
M20 2RR
0161 921 8013
www.dep.org.uk
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