From ice creams to skin creams - the science of every day products

1. Would you like your event or activity to appear on the National Science & Engineering Week event and activity map?:

Yes

2. Name of school/organisation:

Unilever R&D Colworth

3. Event / activity title:

From ice creams to skin creams - the science in every day products

4. Your event image:

5. Event or activity description (max 300 words):

Teams of Unilever scientists will visit selected schools in Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire to run mini science fairs for KS2 children. A range of demonstrations will illustrate the fascinating science behind every day consumables such as ice creams, laundry and skin products.

6. Type of event / activity (tick all that apply):

Demonstration

Discussion/Debate

Exhibition/Display

Hands-on activities

Workshop

7. Keywords:

Agriculture

Biodiversity

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Science

Environmental Science

Food

General Science

Materials Science

Maths

Physics

Psychology

Technology

8. Event start and end date and time:

Monday, 18 March, 2013 - 09:00 to Friday, 22 March, 2013 - 15:00

9. Other timing notes:

Individual school visits will be pre-arranged at suitable times during the week

10. Your organisation/event website:

http://www.unilever.com/innovation/centres/colworth/index.aspx

11. Venue of the event/activity:

Unilever R&D Colworth scientists will visit schools in Beds and Northants

12. Venue address:

Unilever R&D Colworth

Colworth Science Park

Sharnbrook

BEDS

MK44 1LQ

United Kingdom

13. Venue telephone number:

01234 248092

14. What age groups is it open to?:

7–11 year olds

15. How many pupils will this reach in total?:

600

16. Would you like to request a National Science & Engineering Week Marketing Pack?:

Yes

Would you like you event to appear on our events map?:

Yes

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Address:

Unilever R&D Colworth

Colworth Science Park

Sharnbrook

BEDS

MK44 1LQ

United Kingdom

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POINT (-0.5635315 52.2315476)