'What is Science for?' Conference. 

Exploring science in a global society

25th February 2012 at Catalyst Museum, Widnes. 

The conferences will enable educators to engage with topical debates about the potential of science in today’s world, and will explore innovative and participatory methods for bringing these issues into the classroom/learning environment. 

Ideally suited to science teachers and educators:

·         Looking for ideas related to Applications and Implications of science

·         Science teachers making connections between the new specifications and developing pupil’s scientific literacy

·         Non-science specialists involved in teaching science-related issues in other subjects

·         Teachers seeking to widen pupil’s understanding of the global impact of science

·         Educators interested in updating their own knowledge of current issues in science

The day will consist of speakers and interactive workshops, topics will include:

Andrew Hunt  - Making sense of our global interdependence through science

Professor Malcolm Dando – Bioethics and biological weapons

Eric Fewster - Science and engineering in relief and development

£45 - Delegate Fee

£15 - Trainee Teacher Fee

For more information email science@dep.org.uk or call 0161 921 8020.   

All participants will be given a pack of practical teaching materials.