Science
Technicians
at Thornden School
Programme for the day:
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9.00 – 9.20
Arrival, registration and welcome
9.20 – 9.30
Presentation on RSciTech
~ by Joanne Needham, Society of Biology
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9.30 – 11.00
Workshop/Presentation 1 (session A, B, C or D)
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11.00 – 11.15
Break / refreshments
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11.15 – 12.45
Workshop/Presentation 2 (session B, D or F)
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12.45 – 1.30
Lunch
Opportunity to look at Science Suppliers displays
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1.30 – 2.55
Workshop/Presentation 3 (session A, E or G)
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3.00 – 3.05
Evaluations and close
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timings could be subject to small changes
Science Technicians
at Thornden
Choice of Workshops/Presentations
Title
Workshop
Simple Things to Make & Do
TA
Name
Time
slot
Carine Wolfenden &
Sandra Sharpe
1&2
(or 3)
Workshop
TB
Experienced Technician
Programme Taster
Simon Quinell
(NSLC)
1&2
Workshop
TC
Basic Microbiology
Selene Gilles
(Breckland)
1
(max of 10 delegates)
Workshop
TD
Data Logging for Everyone
Lee Grahame
(Data Harvest)
1&2
Workshop
TE
Working with Glass
Ken Carley
(Totton College)
3
Workshop
TF
Activities for Scientists
Gary D’Cruz
(SLS Education)
2
Workshop
TG
Using your Van de Graaff
Generator
Phil Yard
(Oasis Academy)
3
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WORKSHOP TA
Carine Wolfenden & Sandra Sharpe present
Simple Things to Make & Use
In this session you will make:
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Simple diffusion practical kit
Thermal Conductivity Apparatus
Mini Spirit Burner
Mini electrolysis kit
Density Jar
By the end of the workshop you will be able to:
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Take items back to School with you & have knowledge to create more
WORKSHOP TB
Simon Quinell
NSLC
Presents
A taste of the Experienced Technician Programme
In this session you will cover:
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Demos from the Experienced Technician Programme run at the National Science
Learning Centre in York
By the end of the workshop you will be able to:
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Take back to school some exciting demos
Apply to sign on for future Experienced Technician Programmes
 WORKSHOP TC
(Max of 10 delegates)
Selene Gilles
Breckland
Presents
Basic Microbiology
In this session you will cover:
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Streaking a plate
Lawning a plate
By the end of the workshop you will be able to:
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Understand the importance of aseptic technique
Have the confidence to plate out bacteria
Know how to keep a pure culture going
Produce streak plates and lawned plates although for health and safety reasons
these should not be taken away from this workshop
WORKSHOP TD
Lee Grahame
Data Harvest
Presents
Data Logging for Everyone
In this session you will cover:
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How to use a data logger without a PC
How to start logging in seconds!
That everyone can use a data logger!
By the end of the workshop you will be able to:
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Use the data logger to run experiments
To be able to use the dynamics system for Time, Speed, Velocity and
Acceleration
That data logging can be used in all three sciences
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WORKSHOP TE
Ken Carley
Totton College
Presents
Working with Glass
In this session you will cover:
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Safety
Making delivery tubes
By the end of the workshop you will be able to:
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Bend glassware to your own specific requirements
WORKSHOP TF
Gary D’Cruz
SLS Education
Presents
Activities for Scientists
In this session you will cover:
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Fun activities for Biologists, Chemists and Physicists
By the end of the workshop you will be able to:
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Take ideas for demonstrations back to your classroom
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WORKSHOP TG
Phil Yard
Oasis Academy
Presents
Using your Van de Graaff Generator
In this session you will cover:
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Safety of self and pupils
How to use the Van de Graaf Generator
By the end of the workshop you will be able to:
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Confidently use the Van de Graaff Generator to demonstrate fascinating facts
about electricity