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The Observatory Science Centre
Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
Tel: 01323 832731
Fax: 01323 832741
Fax: 01323 832741
Chemistry Festival 2011
"Curious about Chemistry? Come and Have a Go!"
A Chemistry Festival weekend to help celebrate The International Year of Chemistry
The festival is being supported by the following. We wish to thank all supporters for their generosity in helping us to host this event.
The Royal Society of Chemistry
Scientific & Chemicals Supplies Ltd
Forensic Investigations Workshops
Philip Morton Product Development Manager at Scientific & Chemical Supplies Ltd. (SciChem) will be presenting interactive forensics workshops. Philip and SciChem won the prestigious Lord Stafford award in 2010 for their forensics workshops in schools.
Philip will be presenting these award winning half hour interactive forensics workshops for 6-10 yrs, 11+ yrs and adults on both days of the festival. The workshops will be based around the main principles of forensic science and crime scene analysis. They will include practical demonstrations and hands-on activities such as forensic investgation of blood and fingerprints. The programme for the workshops is as follows (subject to change):
Saturday
11am 6-10 year olds
12noon 11+ year olds
2pm 6-10 year olds
3pm 11+ year olds
4pm Adults
Sunday (to be confirmed)
11am 6-10 year olds
12noon 11+ year olds
1.30pm 6-10 year olds
2.30pm 11+ year olds
There will be a maximum 20 places per workshop (plus accompanying adults for the children's sessions). This will be on a strictly first come first served basis and cannot be booked before the festival weekend.
Interactive Chemistry Shows Open to All
Saturday and Sunday
11am "Chaotic Chemistry"
1pm "Chaotic Chemistry"
3pm "Chaotic Chemistry"
Scientific and Chemical Inspiring Innovation
Saturday and Sunday
The SciChem stand will include interactive hands-on activities such as looking through microscopes, chemistry catch ball, molecule making and investigating smart materials.
Slime Station & pH Table
Saturday and Sunday
Drop in chemistry activities with The Observatory Science Centre
"Chemistry in the colours of Nature"
Saturday and Sunday
Drop in activities with The Observatory Science Centre exploring chemistry in nature and our environment. Investigate colours in butterflies and beyond!
# Subject to change