Prices From £125 (14-15 March 2011)
Science Live! is a fantastic national science education event for KS4-KS5 students. Held in London, this event brings together some of the leading names from the different branches of science including the renowned Professor Brian Cox (CERN & Wonders of Our Solar System), Steve Mould (Blue Peter science expert) and The Eden Project.
Using National Science and Engineering Week 2011 as the backdrop, Science Live! creates an opportunity for teachers to get science pupils involved in National Science & Engineering Week. Held in the impressive IMAX Cinema at London’s Science Museum, this national event has created an opportunity to inspire pupils about the wonders of science like never before!
SPEAKER 1: PROFESSOR BRIAN COX (OBE)
PHYSICS: THE BIG BANG AND CERN
Brian is a world leading particle physicist and professor at University of Manchester. He plays a leading role in the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Geneva.
He has gained a meteoric reputation for making complex science theories easy to understand. He recently showcased his talent for this when he shot to fame after his hit BBC series, ‘Wonders of the Solar System’. With a follow up series entitled ‘Wonders of our Universe’ currently being filmed, Brian Cox has firmly cemented himself as one of the leading lights in physics, helping to cross the divide between academics and inquisitive learners.
Brian Cox will present ideas about the Big Bang and discuss his work at CERN, followed by an opportunity for your students to question him in a Q&A session.
SUSTAINABILITY & BIODIVERSITY
The groundbreaking Eden Project are a leading light in sustainability and biodiversity. Key figures from the Eden Project will discuss how the Eden Project is run, future 'green' issues and sustainably. This will be a great opportunity to discover the detail from this world leading brand from the world of science, and discover how an exciting scientific idea was transformed into reality - now one of the country's top tourist attractions.
CHEMISTRY: WITH LIVE EXPERIMENTS
He is an Oxford educated scientist who is the resident Blue Peter science expert. In this fantastic seminar, Steve will discuss chemistry and will conduct live experiments and demonstrations to showcase chemistry theory in an enlightening, quirky and entertaining manner that will help to keep it in the memories of the audience.
The fantastic 3D IMAX Cinema is a breathtaking experience, with a screen 10 times the size of a normal cinema screen and impressive 3D technology that will leave your group immersed in the screening of a science based documentary. As part of your package, your group will have a 45 minute screening of one of the latest science based 3D IMAX films.
Science Live will be set in the world famous Science Museum – one of the most impressive science museums in the world. With thousands of interactive exhibits, special exhibitions and a world of technology to explore, the science museum alone is worthy of a visit to London.
BIOLOGY & THE NATURAL WORLD
The Natural History Museum is one of the world’s leading museums and a world-renowned centre for research in biology. With five main collections Botany, Entomology, Mineralogy, Palaeontology and Zoology, a visit to the museum offers a great opportunity to round off the Science Live event by exploring different aspects of Biology and the natural world.
Explore the Science Museum
Natural History Museum Tour
Natural History Museum Workshops
Kew Gardens
London Eye
'The accomodation listed is an example of the most popular we offer; we can quote on alternative accomodation if required.'
Location: We will use hotels located in central London such as the Royal National and Holiday Inn Limehouse, close to central attractions
Student Rooming: Max 4 bedded rooms, staff in max twins
Room Facilities: All rooms will be Ensuite, with Telephone, TV and Radio
Adaptable Say: We will use a range of 2* central London hotels, all previously road tested with excellent feedback from our groups, and fully adhering to our Safety Management System
4* Central London Hotel - Hilton Metropole
Location: On the Edgware Road, just a short walk from Oxford Street and Marble Arch
Student Rooming : Max 3 bedded rooms
Room Facilities : Ensuite, TV, Telephone, Mini bar, Internet Access, Iron, Tea/coffee Facilities, Hairdryer, Climate Control
Adaptable Say : Excellent four star hotel with a
great range of facilities including indoor heated
swimming pool
4* Outskirts London Hotel, Hilton Watford
Location: Close to Watford centre, approx 20mins from central London via the tube
Student Rooming : Max 3 bedded rooms
Room Facilities : Ensuite, TV, Telephone, Mini bar, Internet Access, Iron, Tea/coffee Facilities, Hairdryer, Climate Control
Adaptable Say : Excellent four star hotel with a great range of facilities including indoor heated swimming pool. A option for those on a budget, yet still wanting to experience London and a top class hotel
Location: We will use a range of modern hostels situated in central London, walking distance to central attractions.
Student Rooming: Students will be in mulit-bedded rooms
Room Facilities: some rooms will be ensuite, some with shared facilities, all rooms will have Lockers and single sex rooms for your group only. Group leaders will be in twin bedded rooms
Adaptable Say: We will use clean, safe and modern hostels in central London which offer great facilities, in great locations at a great budget. All hostels adhere to our Safety Management system
We are able to arrange daytrips to the event if your group does not require accommodation.
Daytrip packages start from £66ppp, and include full executive coach transport, entrance to the Science Live! seminar at the IMAX in the Science Museum, IMAX film screening, and 1:10 free staff places.
We acan offer ticket only to the event if your group does not require accommodation.
Ticket only packages includes entrance to the Science Live! seminar at the IMAX in the Science Museum, IMAX film screening, and 1:10 free staff places.
Destination Pack
To assist you with planning the most relevant and appropriate itinerary for your students, a Leisure & Learning
destination pack complete with a full excursion list including curriculum area recommendations will be sent with every quote.
MONDAY 14TH – TUESDAY 15TH MARCH 2011
NATIONAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING WEEK 2011
WHAT'S INCLUDED ON THE 2 DAY TOUR?
-Full Executive Coach Transfer from your institute to the Hotel in London
-1 Nights Accommodation with Breakfast at the Hotel
-Free educational ‘Science Live! Study Pack’ for information and a memento of the event
-Transport and entrance to the world famous Science Museum
-Inspirational seminar hosted by iconic science figures Prof. Brian Cox, Steve Mould and The Eden Project
-3D IMAX Cinema Screening
-Transport & entrance to the Science Museum & Natural History Museum with optional workshops
-All travel to the event will be Carbon Offset
-1 free staff place based on every 10 paying passengers
-Adaptable Travel representatives at the event & Adaptable Travel 24 hour service on tour
GROUPS BASED IN LONDON?
This event is open to all groups. That is why we have alternative packages for groups wanting DAYTRIPS or TICKET ONLY PACKAGES AVAILABLE.
Add-ons including Natural History Museum Workshops, Kew Gardens, London Eye, River Cruise, Theatre visits and more available
MINIMUM GROUP SIZE OF JUST 10 LEARNERS WITH 1:10 FREE PLACE RATIO
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