Come and hear how involvement not only encourages those participating in the qualification, but also benefits the development of the department and the school. The lecture describes the importance of the Sun along history and the terrifying feelings of those who have seen the Sun disappear in the middle of the day. It deals with the nature of the Sun and what we think is powering it deep below its surface. Practical demonstrations are used to explain how solar eclipses take place and what are the best ways to observe them. The practical demonstrations are complemented with original slides and video footage obtained from several eclipse expeditions in the past few years, including the eclipse of 1999.
Science is learned at home, in museums, in parks and on school visits.
A practical approach to facilitate understanding and enthusiasm for those who have missed it in school. This session will present tried and tested ideas for anyone delivering science understanding where sophisticated prior knowledge or equipment is lacking. Limitless applications in the developing world, in working with children or adults with learning difficulties and in improving science teaching at every level.