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TSN Newsletter 2004.Indd Science Learning Centre for RE-INVENTING THE WHEEL / my favourite experiment Newsletter of the Teacher Scientist Network No. 18 Summer 2004 the East - not East enough! In such a celebratory edition of TSNews we are sorry to report that our consortium bid was unsuccessful in its attempt to bring the East of England SLC centre to Norwich (TSNews No.17). After an extraordinary amount of hard work this was a bitter disappointment to all involved in the bid ews but a quote from DfES softened the blow TSN slightly - we (DfES) recognise the value of the TSN and would not want to lose this from It all began in San Francisco ... TSN in 2004 The centre was awarded to the the Network. A scheme dreamed up by Bruce Alberts (now President of the National Academy of Ten very successful years on, TSN goes University of Hertfordshire and we look Sciences, USA) partnered teachers and scientists in San Francisco to work together in from strength-to-strength providing forward to working with them to ensure I am sure many of us, teachers and scientists, have pet-experiments, demos or ideas that local elementary schools. Keith Roberts saw the scheme and got together with Frank more of what our members ask for - teachers in Norfolk are well represented work particularly well to demonstrate a given topic. Share them with us! Chennell to start something similar here in the Norfolk. So, after some consultations more partnerships. We now have over in this exciting development for science As requested at the Annual Meeting last year, a section of the newsletter will be dedicated with teachers and scientists, we launched with… 70 partnerships across Norfolk (shown education across the East of England. to these gems. If I am inundated with them - and that depends on YOU - the information on the map across the centre-pages), will also appear on the website. They will remain annonymous if you wish but will Blind Date on the Norwich Research Park (1994) and are always seeking new members. Save British Science In 1997 came MasterClasses (our encourage us all to share good practice. Please keep them brief, but they should include In early summer 1994, a hundred teachers and scientists gathered at the John Innes Save British Science (SBS) were so first, Climate Change), then Primary enough information for the the experiment to be carried out effectively .... for starters Centre to hear Keith Roberts and Frank Chennell explain the scheme. Then the impressed when they heard about TSN Science Workshops (2001) and then teachers and scientists met – for the very first time – their TSN partner. Each person that they intend to send this edition of Boil a red cabbage for 5 minutes in water and you have a natural indicator to test the KitClub. During this year’s National was given a name badge for themselves and a card with the name of their (carefully TSNews to their members in the East for acidity & alkalinity ... also offers artistic potential! Science Week, 29 of our 38 kits were on chosen) partner along with instructions to find their partner. Over some refreshments of England. In a reciprocal arrangement loan, and TSN went on tour. All these they then had to introduce themselves, and make their first date in school. Hence, we enclose a copy of their newsletter. So are described in this bumper edition of New Members - Welcome TSN was launched. who or what are SBS? They are a pressure TSNews, itself in its 18th edition. group, which aims to improve the scientifi c Teachers Some of you reading this Planning is underway for a very special health of the UK. They work to support Mrs. Penny Aspland, Dickleburgh Primary School today were members at the Annual Meeting, in October this year, the research base, science in industry, Mrs. Angela Martland, Oriel High School Mrs. Jane Jordan, Catton Grove Middle School start; thank you for your which we hope will be attended by scientifi c advice in government, and science Miss Lisa Ryans, Thorpe St. Andrew High School both new and existing members. We education. They apply pressure directly This scheme, run by the Royal Society, help and support down the Ms. Catherine Martin, Norwich School would like to encourage more secondary to Government and industry through offers up to £2500 for teachers and scientists years. Did you realise that Mr. Bernie Vaughn, Acle High School schools to be involved and particularly meetings with key decision-makers and (or engineers) to work together on exciting Mrs. Anne Payne, Heartsease First School some of you have been also provide information and reports for and inspiring projects or activities involving Mr. Jeremy Buniwell, Wymondham High School working together with your to think about using the KitClub, nearly the media, parlimentary committees, and students from 5 to 16 years old. Mrs. Lois Gilbert, Cromer High School partner for 10 years ? This all the kits can be used by all Key Stages other groups active in science policy. For an Projects should give young people Ms. Clare Winter, Peterhouse Middle School is testimony to your desire - help us by talking to colleagues, and organisation of its size, SBS is remarkably Mrs. Lucy Wegmann, Browick Rd. First School to help enhance science telling them about TSN. the opportunity to meet and work with Mr. Mark Ferguson, Mulbarton Middle School education across Norfolk Looking further ahead, the Norwich successful at infl uencing the debate. If you scientists on topics that are exciting, Mrs. Shirley Berry, Tivetshall Primary School - the TSN Mission - and it Research Park is hosting the annual wish to contribute to their research on imaginative and relevant to their lives. Dr. Penny Brading, Diss High School science education, please send your contact Mrs. Sue Hender, Grimston Junior School can provide a great source BA Festival of Science in September Any UK teacher can apply for a Partnership details to: rosemary@savebritishscience. Mrs. Elizabeth Ainsworth, St. Mary’s Middle School of motivation for more 2006, an opportunity to raise the Grant, and the grant is awarded directly to org.uk Mrs. Rita Chinnery, Taverham High School recent members in the ‘early profile of science in the region, and You can fi nd up-to-date information the school involved, enabling the school to Mr. Stuart Wright, Hamonds High School engage and inspire our young people to Mrs.Margaret Muir, Gt. Ellingham Primary School days’ of their partnership. about their work in science education by pay for any specialist equipment needed for No two partnerships will share our passion for science. TSN will the investigation, travel expenses for the Mrs. Denise Carlin, St. George’s First School visiting the ‘Campaigns’ section of the SBS Miss Joanne Thurtle, Peterhouse First School work in the same way, and have a central role in this event which website at www.savebritishscience.org.uk scientist/engineer and/or the school group Ms. Liz Ridge, Litcham High School we are always keen to hear provides an ideal platform to champion of course, should you wish to support SBS and possibly teacher supply cover. Scientists stories of your activities to our success to a national audience and further they offer subscriptions. The next closing date for the scheme is Dr. John Flintham, John Innes Centre share with others. Finally provide events for teachers as well as October 22nd 2004. For more details on Miss. Sarah Oyston, Institute of Food Research our thanks to our Steering their pupils. www.cherrybyte.org the scheme or to request an application Dr. Marilyn Pike, John Innes Centre Group for their guidance TSN is looking forward to another Dr. Mike Butler, John Innes Centre Is a website helping to develop an pack, contact Laura Fenton on 020 7451 Dr. Frank Schwach, Sainsbury Lab, JIC over the years, and for 10 years, and we would also like to take understanding and appreciation of 2561 or email [email protected] Dr. Keith Weston, ENV, UEA being our eyes and ears this opportunity to thank our sponsors, agricultural and biological science. It into the education world. the Gatsby Charitable Trust for all their uses everyday language to explain to the ates for your diary .... There was no Graham for a quick reminder at this Blind Date support over the years. public the purpose, value and application D * 5th OctOct - TSNTSN Annual Mtg inc.inc. bonanza glasswareglassware giveawaygiveaway of the research funded by the consortium * 12th Oct - Biorad Biotechnology INSET / JIC partners, which includes the JIC - see * 24th Oct - Partnership Grant deadline (Royal Society) enclosed fl yer. Teacher Scientist Network 10th Anniversary Edition Coordinator: Dr. Phil Smith Chairman: Prof. Keith Roberts John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7UH Telephone +44(0)1603 450304, Fax +44(0)1603 450015, Email [email protected], www.tsn.org.uk 8 1994 - 2004 Plants are fun! From Seed to Sandwich: where does our food come from? Dr Fiona Corke (JIC) and Mrs Marian Dr Phil Smith (JIC) and Mrs Maxine Woods (Hockley Primary) MASTERCLASS 10 - Primary Watt (Hethersett Middle) As a plant scientist at JIC and keen For 2 days the sun shone and the Play Barn at Marsh Farm Country Park became our Science gardener at home, plants seemed an ideal classroom and prep area. We worked with 5 groups of up to 60 Yr5/6 pupils on each day topic for us to cover with three Yr5 classes. and the 30 min activity was followed by a 15 minute turnaround in readiness for the next The session was very much hands-on and group! During this time we worked our way through 400 baby-wipes and 400 paper- The Science behind Agriculture Workshops incorporated a number of TSN kits and plates, cut 300 lengths of cotton twine, gave out 200 cotton reels and 200 syringe barrels some unusual specimens.
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