1. Leaders in Science Science for the next generation www
Leaders in Science Science for the next generation

2. Session 1 - Overview Part 1: Introductions Group session The programme
Who are we…
Give me 20 seconds…
Group session
The programme
The log book
Team game

3. Who am I?
Jason

4. Who am I?
Hannah

5. Who am I?
James

6. Sam Who am I...? Graduated from University of Bristol
Year abroad in Canada
Fan of food, Rugby, music, (good) TV, photography, (trying to) snowboard
Sam
Introductory Presentation

7. Give me a 20 seconds… Take 20 seconds to describe yourself

8. Group Activity 1… Articulate
Break into groups of 3-4
Take some paper and a pen
Write the name of a scientific object, don’t show anyone!
Describe it to others without saying what it is

9. About the Programme
Aim: You design and lead your own science workshops in primary schools 1
‘How to Invent a Medicine’ and ‘Everyday Science’ workshops led by GSK Scientists 2
Workshop Planning
Leadership and Teamwork Skills Session
Presentation Skills Session 3
Workshops into primary schools
Reflect, make adjustments then second workshop 4
Science in the news
Lead your own debates

10. Key message from workshop? Equipment and materials?
Planning…
Everyday Chemistry
Health and Disease
pH – Acids and Bases
What is an indicator?
pH of household materials?
Stomach acid
Neutralisation reactions
What causes disease?
How to germs spread?
‘Glitter hands’ practical
Coffee, tea (caffeine) and alcohol are drugs many of us use every day.
Key message from workshop?
Experiments?
Equipment and materials?
Slides?
Time management?

11. The log book

12. Tablet Take a minute to log on to one of the surface tablets
Make a note of the tablet number in your log book (for next time)

13. Questionnaire
Take a few minutes to fill out the questionnaire on page 4

14. Group Activity 2… Something Scientific?
What happens if you mix starch and PVA glue? (forms)
Break into groups of 3-4
Take some glue and food colouring
Add a starch solution
Stir (thrice clockwise, once anticlockwise)

15. Group Activity 2… Something Scientific?
What do you think happened? (forms)
Video (tablet)

16. Next week we will… Introduce communication and leadership skills
Peter will run the session, and we will join in with some group activities

17. Questions?
Questions?

18. Extra