We learn about a different scientist, inventor, engineer or explorer each week. This is perfect for learners to explore areas of Science such as Physics, Chemistry and Biology as well as discover the History of Science and Geography too. 

Each class will include a range of teaching methods and activities that are designed to engage the learners in both a hands-on and minds-on way. Classes will include experiments, Q&A, quizzes, games, worksheets, songs, videos and much more.  Learners will be encouraged to observe, explore, question and share what they learn. A variety of methods are used to support learners and cater for different learning styles and needs. 

What is taught in this course?

Week of 26/8/24 - Carl Linnaeus (Organising Living Things)
Week of 2/9/24 - Mary Shelley (Robots)
Week of 9/9/24 - Nicholas Appert (Preserving Food)
Week of 16/9/24 - Albert Einstein
Week of 23/9/24 - Orville and Wilbur Wright (Aircraft)
Week of 30/9/24 - Timothy Berners-Lee (World Wide Web)
Week of 7/10/24 - Ada Lovelace (Computer Programming)
Week of 14/10/24 - Archimedes (Float or Sink
Week of 21/10/24 - Lorenzo Langstroth (Beekeeping)
Week of 28/10/24 - Rosalind Franklin (DNA)
Week of 4/11/24 - Katherine Johnson (Rockets)
Week of 11/11/24 - George Washington Carver (Botany)

Further themes will be added.

Please note, this course can be taken in additional to the Ongoing Science and Geography classes. Although some themes may look similar, material, classes and learning objectives are different.