Have you heard about the European Researchers’ Night?
It’s a night where you can discover the amazing world of science on Friday 27 November 2020 – through a series of events happening throughout the country. Discover the events here.
As our Learning & Education team work closely with universities and schools and deliver educational services such as Access Artefacts all year round, in aid of the European Researchers’ night, they’ve worked with Nottingham Trent University to showcase some research to inspire & delight about nature & wildlife through a series of videos and presentations.
Topics include:
- Citizen Science: The Secret Science Show
- What Nature has done for us
- Peregrine Falcons
- Entomophagy
Citizen Science : The Secret Science Show
Credits: Sue Mallender at Nottingham City Museums
This video is about how anyone with a smartphone or a computer can join in to help scientists carry out their research.
Ideal for children year 5 and above
2020.11.27 The Secret Science Show online *
* Click to download the PowerPoint with voice recording on the bottom right of each slide.
What Nature Has Done For Us
Credits: Hollie Lane at Nottingham Trent University / Frozen Ark
This video is about the Frozen Ark project and illustrates how young people can get into science.
Ideal for children year 5 and above
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Peregrine Falcons
Credits: Louise Gentle at Nottingham Trent University
This video is about Peregrine falcons and is ideal to inspire young people with an interest in wildlife.
Ideal for children year 5 and above
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Entomophagy
Credits: Robert Murdock at University of Nottingham
This video is about Entomophagy and is great for adults to discover about how eating insects may benefit the human race
Ideal for adults
European Researchers Night Presentation *
* Click to download the PowerPoint with voice recording on the bottom right of each slide.
If you would like further information and for any queries about the items listed, please email schools.programmes@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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