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These sessions are suitable for students in year 7-11. Each session has its own suitability so check the description for the session you are interested in
Earth Sciences:
Earthquakes and seismic waves
Suitable for years 7-11
Online only
45 minutes
- Describe the cause of an earthquake.
- Describe the key differences between longitudinal and transverse waves.
- Name two types of seismic wave: P and S and explain that P waves are longitudinal
- and S waves transverse.
- Explain how observations of P and S waves are used to identify the Earth’s core.
This workshop uses 3D glasses and 3D images to show tectonic plate boundaries.
Evolution of the atmosphere
Suitable for years 7-11
Online only
45 minutes
- Describe the current understanding of how the atmosphere originally formed
- Describe and explain how the atmosphere evolved over time
- State the current composition of the atmosphere
Students pop-out and construct the Geological time tower puzzle to learn the stages in Earth’s history.
Geology (The rock cycle)
Suitable for years 7-9
Online only
45 minutes
- Describe physical properties of rocks.
- Describe and explain the rock cycle.
Students use 3D glasses to identify 3D rocks.
Planets in the Solar System
Suitable for years 7-11
Online only
45 minutes
- Learn the names and order of the planets in the Solar System.
- Identify the Sun as our nearest star.
- Identify other objects in the solar system.
Students use 3D glasses to explore Mars in 3D and can construct a 3D model of Mars.
Minerals & Mining
Suitable for years 7-11
Online or in person at UCL
30 minutes – 60 minutes
Did you know that your smartphone has over 20 different metals that make it work? But where and how do we get these metals? Is mining beneficial for our society and environment? Well, studying Geology at UCL is the best way to answer all these questions and get hands-on experience about Minerals & Mininerals.
Natural Sciences:
Interweaving the sciences
Suitable for years 7-11
Online or in person at UCL
30 minutes – 60 minutes
Love science but struggle to choose your favourite subject? Then UCL’s Natural Sciences course might be for you! This presentation will highlight its flexibility and wide range of options you can choose from to tailor the degree to you, your interests, and your preferred career. Try out some of the subjects you could choose to study through fun interactive games such as biomolecular Bingo, other topics include organic chemistry and neurophysiology!
What is matter and why does it matter?
Suitable for years 7-11
Online or in person at UCL
30 minutes – 60 minutes
We all know what fluids are but how do they work? What is matter and why does it matter? This presentation will introduce some of the components covered when studying a Natural Science degree at UCL.
Risk & Disaster Reduction:
Global Humanitarian Studies: Can you make the right decision for humanity
Suitable for years 7-11
Online or in person at UCL
30 minutes – 60 minutes
Science & Technology Studies:
Bridging Mind: Science and Beyond
Suitable for years 7-11
Online or in person at UCL
30 minutes – 60 minutes
