We know the importance of getting Waikato students engaged with the science around them, that’s why the Kudos Science Trust invites you and your school to take part!
Science Spinners Creative Lab:
This event consists of four mini-labs:
– Play da game – (Sport) Ever wondered what makes the Chiefs so good at what they do? How does a skater’s deck stick through a 360? It’s all about the science!
– Kai time – (Food technology) Why do some foods taste good to some and not to others? What about the food packaging on our shelves?
– Body Rock’n – (Health/Medical) Sometimes we ain’t feelin’ so great or maybe our socks stink more than our mates’….check out your body mechanics here!
– Living World – (Environment) Ever wondered why you shouldn’t swim in particular rivers or not eat certain shellfish? What about “Don’t walk over there?” Find out why our everyday actions matter!
The 2018 programme and scientist profiles will be posted online a few weeks out from the event.The program will start at 9:00 am ‘on the dot’ start running through to 3:00 pm. We realise this may be an early start for some rural schools, but we’d hate for you to miss out!
CODEHUB:
The Kudos Science Trust sends invitations to eligible schools. Each selected school receives 15 spaces for Science Spinners Creative Lab and 10 spaces for CodeHub. This allocation includes one adult supervisor. You are able to nominate which of the two days you would prefer to attend but this is confirmed on a ‘first in, first served’ basis. Please note you do not have to have your student team and/or relief needs organised to register your interest. Specific event details to come!
What do we provide?
The Kudos Science Trust offers the following support:
1. Costs for fair and reasonable transport costs to and from the Science Spinners Creative Lab or CodeHub venues. We suggest your school use your mini-buses if they are available or will pay mileage if you need to use a couple of smaller cars.
2. Costs for a relief teacher where required. If your absence cannot be covered internally, please check with us and we’ll be happy to discuss payment for a reliever. It is important that the science teacher attends as the supervisor (rather than a parent or other staff member) to maximise benefit back in the classroom.
3. Lunch and refreshments for you and your students. Please highlight any dietary requirements on the registration form. Register your interest here to keep informed, or register your team now to participate!
We can’t wait to see you then!
