British Science Festival

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CHEMICAL MAGIC

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Organisation:	British Science Association Chemistry Section
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Date of Event:	Start Date: 17/09/2010 End Date: 17/09/2010
Time of Event:	Start time: 18:00 - End time: 19:00
Sponsors / Supporters:	Royal Society of Chemistry
Event Summary:	A demonstration lecture aimed at 10-14 year olds. The audience are posed a series of amusing questions about lifestyle and the role of chemists revealed through the display of real items from a series of hidden bags. Audience members participate by doing 'experiments' ranging from guess the temperature, extinguishing an ether fire, bubble shapes, to dancing raisins and nylon synthesis.
Audience level:	2. Families & teenagers (aged 12+)
Event Category:	Education
Keyword:	weekly pass
Booking information:	Included in weekly pass
Venue:	MB644, Aston University

Event Agenda

17/09/2010 18:00 - 19:00	Chemical Magic Dr Paul Topham -	Talk
	Interactive lecture aimed at a younger audience and divided into sections. The question ‘Do we really need chemists?’ will be answered in a fun and dynamic way using strong visual input. Selected members of the audience may be selected to participate. Students will see a variety of experiments from guess the temperature, extinguishing an ether fire, bubble shapes and nylon synthesis.

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