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“We’re going on a bear hunt”
The AZSTT and Canterbury Christ Church University Science Conference

Venue: Kings Centre, Edison Road, Eastbourne, BN23 6PT
Date: Wednesday 3rd November 2010
Time: 9.00am - 3.30pm

A conference for teaching staff in primary schools (primary support staff are also welcome to attend).

This Science Conference is aimed at helping and further developing practitioners to become more effective in primary science. The conference hopes to aid teacher's creativity and give added confidence and enjoyment in primary science.

You will:

  • find out about current and relevant CPD training from professionals in the field
  • hear from outstanding keynote speakers  
  • take part in cross curricular themed seminars/breakout sessions to provide the opportunity for development in other subject disciplines
  • meet exhibitors from local and national companies such as: The Science Museum, The Association of Science Education (ASE), The Design and Technology Association (DATA) and The Herstmonceux Observatory
  • receive a free teacher gift bag (each attending school will also receive a free resource bag worth £70)

Programme

09.00 – 09.30: Registration - Coffee on arrival

09.30 – 09.40: Introduction

09.40 – 10.30: Key Note - Derek Bell (Head of Education, The Wellcome Trust)

10.45 – 11.00: Coffee

11.00 – 12:00: Breakout sessions 1* - View options

12.00 – 12.45: Lunch

12.45 – 13.45: Breakout sessions 2* - View options

13.45– 14.15: Key Note - Annette Smith (Chief Executive of the Association for Science Education ASE)

14.15 – 15.00: A science show from the Herstmonceux Observatory

15.00 – 15.30: Exhibition and close

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