Science kids get fizzy and busy
Interactive learning for Strathearn primary pupils
Fascinating facts and hands-on science activities kept children from Aberuthven and Blackford primary schools entranced this week.
Mysterious mixtures, colourful concoctions and fizzy liquids were all part of a chemistry- themed visit designed to inspire the next generation into studying science subjects.
Generation Science’s Get Fizzy - a touring programme of science shows from the Edinburgh International Science Festival - called at Aberuthven Primary for the dual school effort with pupils watching, learning and trying for themselves some science basics.
Susan Gordon, head teacher at Aberuthven Primary School, said: “We are delighted to have the Generation Science tour visiting the school and to be able to welcome pupils from Blackford to share this experience with us.
“For some of these young pupils Get Fizzy will be their first ever introduction to chemistry and it sounds like a wonderful, fun and hands-on way to get started.”
Sandra Milne, of SSE – which is one of the funders of Generation Science – said: “An area of real focus for SSE is encouraging as many young people as possible to take an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects. “Generation Science is a fantastic way for school children to interact with science in a fun and engaging way so we’re delighted to be supporting it for the third year running.”
Joan Davidson, Generation Science Manager, said: “Thanks to the support of our funders like SSE, the Gannochy Trust and Forteviot, over the spring and summer terms we will visit over 600 schools in Scotland, educating young learners about the wonder of science and its real world applications. Our aim is to improve the provision of science education in Scottish primary schools, bring science to life in the classroom and inform, inspire and engage young learners in science.”