The countdown's now on for The Big Bang
We're looking forward to meeting you at Manchester Central from 11th to 13th March - and we hope you're looking forward to what's sure to be an amazing day out.
Book your CPD workshop now!
We've some great CPD workshops lined up for teachers and lecturers on Saturday 13th March at The Big Bang. You can book 2 of these great workshops now - plus we have more coming soon.
Please note:
You will need to be booked in to attend The Big Bang on Saturday 13th March before you can book these workshops.
If you are already booked in for Saturday - simply login - then click 'book activity' alongside your chosen workshop.
If you have booked to attend The Big Bang on either Thursday or Friday, you will need to make a NEW booking for the Saturday, using a different email address from the one used for your Thursday or Friday booking. Once you have booked to attend The Big Bang on saturday, you can then book the workshops you wish to join. Hurry - Register for Saturday here!
Some seats still available!
If you haven't yet booked a show for your students - or you'd like them to see MORE THAN ONE show - seats are still available for Punk Science or The Royal Institution Lectures - but they're filling up fast!
As of 8th March 2010 spaces were available in the following workshops - and you can book more than one!
- Alphabeat - Thursday 14:00
- BBC 21cc - Friday 15:00
- BP Trading Challenge - Friday 15:30
- CSI Manchester - Friday 14:00 and 15:30
- Helping the Police with their enquiries - Thursday 14:00 and 15:30
- Journey of a nuclear fuel rod - Friday 15:30
- Lab in a Lorry - Thursday 10:00 and 15:00, plus Friday 15:00
- So you think you can design a jet engine - Thursday & Friday all sessions
Watch this space as more seats are released
The workshops only cater for 30 students at a time, so you'll need to book alternative time slots, or workshops, if you have a larger group.
Not yet booked to visit The Big Bang?
Spaces are still available on Saturday 13th (sorry we’re fully booked on 11th and 12th)
From ecology to electronics, farming to fashion and space to surgery - The Big Bang has something for ALL 9-19's. Plus it’s FREE to get in! Both you and your students are guaranteed a great day out - plus you will discover new and exciting ways of exploring science, engineering, technology and innovation with your class.
Jam packed with educational exhibits, hands-on workshops and fun, yet inspirational shows – The Big Bang will teach your students how engineering and science shape our everyday lives. Plus with plenty of apprentices, technicians, scientists and engineers on hand to quiz about careers, your students will leave inspired with ideas for their future and the subjects to pick for their options.
Your students will also find inspiration by the bucket load from the National Science & Engineering Competition finalists showcasing their projects at The Fair. All aged between 11 and 19, these innovative students will ‘tell all’ about the thrills of reaching the finals – and having a stand amongst the big household names! You can find out more at www.nationalsciencecompetition.org. and read an interview with 2009’s Young Scientist of the Year that recently featured in BBC Focus magazine.
Teachers & students gave The Big Bang the thumbs up...
Both students and teachers agreed that their visit to The Big Bang was a fun and useful day.Over 5,000 students visited in March this year - and 78% said that it opened their eyes to the breadth of exciting careers to be had in science, engineering, technology and maths (STEM). What’s more, 64% of students felt more positive about studying STEM, and choosing STEM subjects post 16.
Why not check out the videos and photos on site to see what's in store for your day - and read the 'testimonials' to see what other teachers had to say.
Don't keep it to yourself...
Tell your colleagues, add a link on your school website - and tell the parents that 13th March 2010 is open to families too!
Newsletter
Not ready to book yet? Well 'sign up now' for our teacher newsletter - and we'll keep you informed of all the exciting activities planned for The Big Bang. But don't forget, spaces will be on a first come, first served basis - so book soon to ensure you don't miss out.
Can't make Manchester in March?
Don't worry - we have plenty of regional Big Bang fairs planned for 2010. To find one in your area- click here.
Date Published: March 08, 2010
