School of Physical Sciences Outreach
The University of Liverpool's School of Physical Sciences offers Outreach in Maths, Chemistry and Physics for all school ages above reception.
Maths workshops available include the FunMaths Roadshow, GCSE Revision, Dragon Quizzes and individual workshops such as code breaking, maths in art, fractions, and maths improvisation.
Chemistry workshops include 'Noisy Putty', spectroscopy in a suitcase and 'Let there be Light'
Physics workshops include the inflateable planetarium, 'Science is Cool' and Photons in the Classroom.
We also co-ordinate inward STEM visits for Years 6, 9 and 12 at the University
All of our Outreach aims to:
- Encourage pupils to conisder continuing with STEM subjects beyond GCSE
- Increase their enjoyment and engangement with STEM subjects
- Promote STEM to adults and young people alike
Chris Marchant
01517944054
marchant@liverpool.ac.uk
http://www.mathsoutreach.com
The STEM Directory is provided as a service to support you in finding enrichment opportunities. The activities are offered by external providers and are not endorsed by STEM Learning. We are not responsible for their content or delivery.
| Published | 13 September 2017 |
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| Last modified | 13 September 2017 |
| Nature of scheme | In-school visit |
| Subject(s) | Cross curricular, Engineering, Mathematics, Science, Physics, Working scientifically, Practical work, Outside the classroom, Enquiries and investigations, Demonstrations, Chemistry |
| Category | |
| Age | 5-7, 7-11, 11-14, 14-16, 16-19, FE/HE |
| Running times | A day |
| Cost | £200 £200 for schools near Liverpool, rising to £650 furthest away, see website for details |
| Risk assessment | Yes |