Your class can take part in a virtual visit to the Roslin Institute, meet one of our scientists and find out about science in the real world! Learning Level: Senior Phase Location: Online** Duration: 40 minutes Timings: To be arranged with schools*** Cost: Free of charge Availability: Our secondary programme will be released Autumn 2023, to remain updated about our workshops, events and exciting opportunities please sign up to our mailing list and/or follow us on Twitter @EBSOClab. In the meantime, why not check out our classroom resources that are free to download! Booking enquiries can only be made by a teacher through their staff email account. Please note: * Meet a Roslin Scientist is currently only available to schools in Scotland ** there may be other schools in the session with your class Session Description In this online "virtual visit" you will get a chance to meet a Roslin Institute scientist online, find out about their work and how they became a scientist via a short video, ask questions and take part in a "science show-and-tell" activity. The session will give your pupils a unique opportunity to learn about some current science happening here in Scotland, hear about different career paths and give them the opportunity to ask their own questions. Sessions like this can increase pupils´ curiosity in STEM, help raise awareness of STEM careers and support pupils to reflect on their own science-related skills. Classes with a virtual visit booking will get pre-session access to their scientist's video, profile and an opportunity to submit questions in advance, as well as a chance to ask them on the day. Read more about this online engagement project here The children were thrilled when their name and questions were read out. They loved the interactive chat box too and we had lots of discussion in class after the session. Primary School TeacherLasswade Primary School, Midlothian It’s not very often that you have the opportunity to interact with scientists. I knew that science was broad and multi-disciplinary but I had no idea of just how much potential and flexibility there was, it has made me very excited about my future. Secondary School PupilCity of Glasgow Learning objectives To reveal the world of work in scientific research To appreciate the impact that scientific discoveries have on society To explore career pathways in science Session activities 5-minute video focusing on work and career path of a Roslin Institute scientist Question and answer session Science show-and-tell by one of our scientists Pre and post workshop suggested activities for your class to get the most out of their virtual visit Developing the Young Workforce The following "I can" statements are supported through this online workshop, pre and post-workshop activities: I can identify the skills I have learnt across the curriculum, how these relate to the world of work and can apply these appropriately during work placements and other work-related learning. I can confidently access and interpret the information I need to make well informed choices about my learning options, pathways and how these relate to possible future careers. I can work towards achieving qualifications which support me to achieve my future career aspirations. Availability Wed 16 November 2022 How will it work? The tech bit... We will organise the session using the University of Edinburgh's version of Microsoft Teams that complies with strict University security and privacy policies. The teacher computer will be the only computer from the school connected to the virtual session, and multiple classes from your school can join in on one session. Connect the computer to your digital whiteboard so that your pupils can see and hear the scientist. The teacher is responsible for coordinating and communicating the questions from their pupils to the scientists, whether this is via submitting the questions beforehand via the online form, a teacher controlled microphone or typing questions in the meeting’s chat box. Having the class webcam and microphone on makes for a more engaging session but if this not possible don´t worry! The session can be conducted through the chat box function i.e. the teacher can type in questions on behalf of the pupils. Downloadable Documents Teacher Information & Activity Pack P6 to S3 Teacher Information and Activity Pack S4 to S6 Safeguarding Position Statement & Code of Conduct Further Information University of Edinburgh's Microsoft Teams Security & Privacy Guidelines This article was published on 2024-09-02
