House of Science PD

At this week's staff meeting we were fortunate to have Louise and Peter Maple( Green Gauge science) to come and talk about a new science initiative called 'The House of Science'. With the support of REAP and local businesses they have put together 19 science kits, covering a range of topics, that are available for schools to use. There will be a free trial for the rest of this term and from next term there will be a cost to schools to pay for replenishing kit stocks after use. The science kits contain lesson plans and equipment needed to implement with a class of children on such topics as 'Mystery Box- The nature of science' , 'Who Dunnit?- Forensic science' , 'What's the buzz?- Electricity' and others. Louise and Peter showed teachers how the kits work and we got to trial some of the lessons and equipment. They were motivating, hands-on and definitely promoted the use of science skills, knowledge  and attitudes.  The kits issue and return  will be administered by REAP.