School sessions
Activities for Students
Big Waves
Years 12 and 13
An interesting enrichment activity for students studying A-levels in Geography or Geology, "Big Waves" is based around the science of Earthquakes and Tsunami. Students use real seismographic data to locate the epicentre of an earthquake and model the resulting wave, before investigating some of the ways that people can lessen the impact of this natural hazard. The sessions can accommodate 30 students and are available by arrangement.
Earth Experience
Year 12
An introductory day for Geology, Geography and Sciences A-levels students considering studying in the School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences. The day combines practical sessions with lectures covering both current issues in the discipline - climate change and groundwater contamination - and traditional topics within Earth Science such as mineralogy, palaeontology and rock deformation. Lunch is provided and the day gives students the opportunity to meet with staff from the School. There will be three sessions in the summer term, with 40 places available each day.
Shake, Rattle and Roll
Years 12 and 13
A hands on activity that allows students to manipulate real data, understand how to interpret it and use it to build a 3-D model. The session relates to the theory behind Plate Tectonics focussing on earthquakes and subduction zone plate boundaries. Students can enrich their knowledge of the A-level Geography and Geology syllabuses and have the chance to question experts in their field. The sessions can accommodate 30 students and are available by arrangement.
Photons, Electrons and Meteorites
Year 12
Aimed at A-level Physics and Chemistry students, this session explores the science of microscopy, mineralogy and meteorites. Starting with the physics behind the polarization of light and its use in mineralogy, students will move on to the physics behind a Scanning Electron Microscope and explore the chemistry of meteorites and micro-fossils. There will be an opportunity to meet experts and ask questions, and lunch is provided. The sessions can accommodate 15 students and are available by arrangement.
Moon Rocks for Real
Year 8-11
Addressing the National Curriculum for Science at KS3, and GCSE Science at KS4, the activities aim to dismiss the myths about space travel and find out what has been learnt from space exploration. Students will see real moon rocks and meteorites and try some hands-on activities.
Plate Tectonics and Big Waves
Year 7-11
This hands-on activity for students studying Science or Geography explores the basic theory of Plate Tectonics and focuses on how plates move and the how seismic waves travel around the globe. Students will look at factors affecting the amount of damage caused by earthquakes. The sessions can accommodate 30 students and are available by arrangement.
Plate Tectonics and Big Explosions
Year 7-11
This hands-on activity for students studying Science or Geography explores the basic theory of Plate Tectonics and focuses on where and how volcanoes are formed. Students will look at different types of volcanoes and handle different types of volcanic rock from around the world. The sessions can accommodate 30 students and are available by arrangement. Contact details below.
Contact Details
For further information about any of the above activities in the School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Science please contact Katherine Harrison;
Tel: 0161 275 3940
Email: katherine.harrison@manchester.ac.uk
