#ASEchat Archive

The Association for Science Education (ASE) promotes excellence in science teaching and learning. Follow #ASEchat Mondays at 3pm ET.
Monday June 12, 2017
3:00 PM EDT
  • participatechat Jun 12 @ 3:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #ASEchat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/mKOeusFf0N
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:00 PM EDT
    #ASEchat (if conversation flags we can always discuss no.2 teaching graphs)
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:01 PM EDT
    In tonight's #ASEChat please remember to use like, reply and retweet as appropriate as we may use the 'counts' of these for other purposes!
    In reply to @agittner
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:01 PM EDT
    The curfew tolls the knell of parting day and so #ASEchat begins. our topic tonight is"Good science trips"and you are stuck with me hosting
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:02 PM EDT
    What was so good about the science museum trip? #ASEchat
    In reply to @CLEAPSS
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:02 PM EDT
    Does that include things like field trips which are part of the curriculum? (or used to be) #asechat
    In reply to @agittner
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:02 PM EDT
    #ASEchat Death by worksheet or just let the kids enjoy themselves? #ASEchat sciencetrips
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:02 PM EDT
    #asechat thanks will explore impact of retweet, reply, like tomorrow
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @agittner
  • Glazgow Jun 12 @ 3:03 PM EDT
    We're lucky in Glasgow as we have a superb hands-on Science Centre which is brilliant for trips #asechat
  • twinklresources Jun 12 @ 3:03 PM EDT
    #asechat sometimes just going outside the classroom can be as engaging as a trip (and free :) )
  • TomasAbadi Jun 12 @ 3:03 PM EDT
    #asechat @agittner a bit of both! Have the worksheet make them explore
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:04 PM EDT
    Ha! We used to run a school camp for all Y7 where the entire week was driven by worksheets! #deathly #asechat
    In reply to @agittner
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:04 PM EDT
    I agree. A walk in the local area is always illuminating #ASEchat
    In reply to @twinklresources
  • Glazgow Jun 12 @ 3:04 PM EDT
    We also have Whitelee Windfarm on our doorstep which has an outstanding visitor centre and great activities with groups of kids #asechat
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:04 PM EDT
    And there is an increasing number of hands on centres available nowadays #asechat
    In reply to @Glazgow
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:05 PM EDT
    @viciascience Do they remember the worksheet, the science or when miss fell over and johnny was sick, and that sheep with two heads #ASEchat
    In reply to @TomasAbadi, @ViciaScience
  • cadenp01 Jun 12 @ 3:05 PM EDT
    We have an annual trip to the Malham field centre for a level applied science. They're brilliant. #ASEChat
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:05 PM EDT
    #asechat would it still be so driven today?
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @agittner
  • Glazgow Jun 12 @ 3:05 PM EDT
    Practical and hands on where possible - consign the worksheets to the bin! #asechat
    In reply to @agittner
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:06 PM EDT
    FSC centres are wonderful, and staffed by experts. But are they still being used for science visits? #asechat
    In reply to @cadenp01
  • twinklresources Jun 12 @ 3:06 PM EDT
    #asechat looking for science in the world around us opens up so many possibilities. Sorry, I know that isn't really a trip- but it's great
    In reply to @agittner
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:06 PM EDT
    #asechat too often the fall and sick
    In reply to @agittner, @TomasAbadi, @ViciaScience
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:06 PM EDT
    Hear hear. Experience is everything #ASEchat
    In reply to @Glazgow
  • Glazgow Jun 12 @ 3:06 PM EDT
    and many of them are brilliant - great interactive activities for the pupils and usually very helpful and knowledgeable staff #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:07 PM EDT
    We do an annual scientific geography trip, its all geology, river work etc..its ace #ASEchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @cadenp01
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:07 PM EDT
    Which are the venues that do the best teacher freebies for the advance visit? #ASEchat
  • Glazgow Jun 12 @ 3:07 PM EDT
    totally agree - one of my favourite experiences every year is our bug hunts round the back of the school - amazing finds #asechat
    In reply to @twinklresources
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:07 PM EDT
    If worksheet provides bkgnd information, then useful, but ours were of type 'write down name, or sketch a sheep if you see one! #asechat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @agittner
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:07 PM EDT
    #asechat so long as children (and us) are permitted to interact and explore, get it down on the worksheet!
    In reply to @Glazgow, @ViciaScience
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:08 PM EDT
    And do you refer to them when you get back to school? #ASEchat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @Glazgow, @ViciaScience
  • Glazgow Jun 12 @ 3:08 PM EDT
    followed up by using the digital microscopes to look in detail at what we've found - always engaging #asechat
    In reply to @twinklresources
  • cadenp01 Jun 12 @ 3:08 PM EDT
    Not sure if it's the same thing but also love gcse sciencelive. Majority of speakers usually incredible. #asechat
  • jesswade Jun 12 @ 3:09 PM EDT
    Why not check out @TheCrick ! >> https://t.co/4ZgTppbiBd #ASEChat
    In reply to @agittner, @TheCrick
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:09 PM EDT
    Be interested to hear more about a wind farm visit - are the workings explained? #asechat
    In reply to @Glazgow
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:09 PM EDT
    I loved bodyworks, who can resist a wax model of a flayed body!!! showing their innards #ASEchat
    In reply to @CLEAPSS
  • Glazgow Jun 12 @ 3:09 PM EDT
    Again I have to plug @gsc1 happy to have teachers visit for free before trips and excellent free CPD sessions for teachers too #asechat
    In reply to @agittner, @gsc1
  • jesswade Jun 12 @ 3:09 PM EDT
    I'm sure they are, but you shouldn't have to pay for school trips.. #ASEchat
    In reply to @cadenp01
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:09 PM EDT
    That sounds brill. WIsh we had one in Sheffield :-( #ASEchat
    In reply to @jesswade, @TheCrick
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:10 PM EDT
    #asechat '' but of course they need to write about the fall and who was sick when back in class''!?
    In reply to @agittner, @Glazgow, @ViciaScience
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:10 PM EDT
    Absolutely the same thing, I've always found them good AND they do them up north, not all London-centric #ASEchat
    In reply to @cadenp01
  • RoseEdmondson5 Jun 12 @ 3:11 PM EDT
    #ASEchat I've done both- depends what you want out of it. I find giving them something to fill in helps to focus and recall info 😊😊
    In reply to @agittner
  • cadenp01 Jun 12 @ 3:11 PM EDT
    Staff or students or both #ASEChat
    In reply to @jesswade
  • oboelizzy Jun 12 @ 3:11 PM EDT
    #asechat evening all! sorry I'm late (again!) could someone tell me what we are talking about?!!!
  • Glazgow Jun 12 @ 3:11 PM EDT
    Yep all working explained through interactive experience, windfarm simulator etc, demos/film about Nat Grid and energy distribution #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:11 PM EDT
    Playing devils advocate; is the museum engaging enough if it needs a worksheet? You know what I mean? #ASEchat
    In reply to @RoseEdmondson5
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:12 PM EDT
    Does anyone record visits using camera phones , tablets? 'every picture tells a story' #asechat
    In reply to @RoseEdmondson5, @agittner
  • jesswade Jun 12 @ 3:12 PM EDT
    My dream would be to investigate the science lab under the @NationalGallery with the @RoySocChem https://t.co/YhpCLWu5KD #ASEChat #Time4Chem
    In reply to @agittner, @TheCrick, @NationalGallery, @RoySocChem
  • Glazgow Jun 12 @ 3:12 PM EDT
    And @Visit_Whitelee they tie in a brilliant walk to look at the habitat and wildlife thriving on the windfarm #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @Visit_Whitelee
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:12 PM EDT
    I often do a "best picture of the day" comp #ASEchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @RoseEdmondson5
  • jesswade Jun 12 @ 3:13 PM EDT
    No one should have to pay. I guarantee there will be just as good teachers at your local university, just without the PR. #ASEChat
    In reply to @cadenp01
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:13 PM EDT
    That sounds perfect - is it Nat Grid that manages site or a private concern? #asechat
    In reply to @Glazgow
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:13 PM EDT
    Though my favourite was to get them to take a photo of something linked to A-Z from the day. Got them really looking and thinking #ASEchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @RoseEdmondson5
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:13 PM EDT
    Me too, but not necessarily with the kids ;-) #ASEchat far far too interesting
    In reply to @jesswade, @TheCrick, @NationalGallery, @RoySocChem
  • twinklresources Jun 12 @ 3:13 PM EDT
    Can be a really useful way to assess learning- use the pics/vids for paired discussion- what did we learn here? #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @RoseEdmondson5, @agittner
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:14 PM EDT
    With teachers I have used 'pic collage' and tablets to consider plant adaptations in botanic gardens #asechat
    In reply to @agittner, @RoseEdmondson5
  • Glazgow Jun 12 @ 3:14 PM EDT
    Scottish Power - they have an equally brilliant visitor centre at Ben Cruchan at the pumped-storage hydroelectric power station #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • twinklresources Jun 12 @ 3:14 PM EDT
    Personally I prefer to experience the trip and follow up back in class #asechat
    In reply to @agittner, @stevethedoc1, @RoseEdmondson5
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:14 PM EDT
    #asechat they could be monitoring our tweets, let us know
    In reply to @jesswade, @agittner, @TheCrick, @NationalGallery, @RoySocChem
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:15 PM EDT
    Also the labs under the Nat History Museum. That place is like an iceberg #asechat
    In reply to @jesswade, @agittner, @TheCrick, @NationalGallery, @RoySocChem
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:15 PM EDT
    A-level chemists; the BEST trip by far Ecton Hill, if you've never been, book tonight, throw a sickie if the head won't let you go #ASEchat
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:15 PM EDT
    Thanks - I need to do some local searching for something similar. We have turbines, but no visitor centre #ASEChat
    • Glazgow Jun 12 @ 3:14 PM EDT
      Scottish Power - they have an equally brilliant visitor centre at Ben Cruchan at the pumped-storage hydroelectric power station #asechat
      In reply to @ViciaScience
  • hrogerson Jun 12 @ 3:16 PM EDT
    This year we've been to @wild_place, @CheltSciFest, #famelabacademy, the adult @FameLab an IoP talk and @gcsesciencelive, #ASEchat
  • cadenp01 Jun 12 @ 3:16 PM EDT
    #asechat not saying I disagree but the vast majority of trips and visits require funds. Also, the PR is why a lot of the students sign up!
    In reply to @jesswade
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:16 PM EDT
    I've done that trip, they are excellent, touching samples from the Beagle, amazing #ASEchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @jesswade, @TheCrick, @NationalGallery, @RoySocChem
  • Glazgow Jun 12 @ 3:17 PM EDT
    Next time you're Glasgow way you should definitely get up to Whitelee for a visit #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • oboelizzy Jun 12 @ 3:17 PM EDT
    Help!! #asechat just want verification - from tweets looks like we chatting about trips/visits-am I correct?!!
    • oboelizzy Jun 12 @ 3:11 PM EDT
      #asechat evening all! sorry I'm late (again!) could someone tell me what we are talking about?!!!
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:17 PM EDT
    Ah! We used to take our pupils to Dinorwic hydroelectric station in Snowdonia. Massive! #ASEChat
    In reply to @Glazgow
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:18 PM EDT
    Yup, welcome. Worksheets or just let the kids wander? #ASechat
    In reply to @oboelizzy
  • jesswade Jun 12 @ 3:18 PM EDT
    Personal fave: the new @designmuseum: https://t.co/P43f51sumi #ASEChat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @agittner, @TheCrick, @NationalGallery, @RoySocChem, @DesignMuseum
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:18 PM EDT
    #asechat remember to reply, retweet and like where appropriate
    In reply to @agittner, @ViciaScience, @jesswade, @TheCrick, @NationalGallery, @RoySocChem
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:18 PM EDT
    Anyone done the much advertised Alton Towers science of roller coasters jolly? #ASEchat
  • twinklresources Jun 12 @ 3:18 PM EDT
    Yes :) #asechat
    In reply to @oboelizzy
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    Long time ago - but seeing how the specimens are preserved was really interesting #asechat
    In reply to @agittner, @jesswade, @TheCrick, @NationalGallery, @RoySocChem
  • cadenp01 Jun 12 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    #asechat not really any museums close by that I'm aware of that are decent and free. Tbf our trips are few due to cover.
    In reply to @jesswade
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    Must remind my head of D&T about that one. Thanks #ASEchat
    In reply to @jesswade, @ViciaScience, @TheCrick, @NationalGallery, @RoySocChem, @DesignMuseum
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    #asechat went there from Hereford as a Y5 pupil myself, quite a day trip
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @Glazgow
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    Meeeee! #asechat but used my own things not theres
    • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:18 PM EDT
      Anyone done the much advertised Alton Towers science of roller coasters jolly? #ASEchat
  • jesswade Jun 12 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    Has everyone on the #PrimaryRocks x #ASEChat adventure visited @ImaginationLdn yet? TOO COOL: https://t.co/D5es71FoL5
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @agittner, @TheCrick, @NationalGallery, @RoySocChem, @ImaginationLdn
  • oboelizzy Jun 12 @ 3:19 PM EDT
    oo-that's super-my dad was part of engineer team who designed Ffestiniog power station! #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @Glazgow
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:20 PM EDT
    Sounds as though @theASE Scottish Conference should put on a programme of visits next March! #asechat
    In reply to @Glazgow, @theASE
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:20 PM EDT
    Last I heard their 45 minute chat wasn't bad #ASEchat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • mrsjmclark Jun 12 @ 3:21 PM EDT
    was @gcsesciencelive worth it? We are considering it. And has anyone done A Level Science live? #ASEChat
    In reply to @hrogerson, @wild_place, @CheltSciFest, @FameLab, @gcsesciencelive, @gcsesciencelive
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:21 PM EDT
    #asechat tonight is the night to solve that, which area of country ?
    In reply to @cadenp01, @jesswade
  • Glazgow Jun 12 @ 3:21 PM EDT
    I'm pretty sure it would be possible to get something organised - it's run by Glasgow Science Centre staff - real education focus #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @theASE
  • hrogerson Jun 12 @ 3:21 PM EDT
    And we've still got trips to @royalsociety #summerscience exhibition, a @TBB_NearMe and another event at @AtBristol #ASEchat
    In reply to @wild_place, @CheltSciFest, @FameLab, @gcsesciencelive, @royalsociety, @TBB_NearMe, @AtBristol
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:21 PM EDT
    Our local @theASE group organises trips to places that teachers could take their students. #asechat
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:21 PM EDT
    Might have been at the same time I was there - I am talking 1970's! #asechat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @Glazgow
  • jesswade Jun 12 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    Definitely pre-game. And, if you can, quizzes to ensure they explore- or perhaps info on who is speaking. Encourage networking! #ASEChat
    In reply to @agittner
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    Definitely worth it, all the presenters we had were top notch and the exam advice useful (if only for staff to remind them later) #ASEchat
    In reply to @mrsjmclark, @hrogerson, @wild_place, @CheltSciFest, @FameLab, @gcsesciencelive
  • hrogerson Jun 12 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    We had a good time. Robert Winston was great. They did struggle with sitting and listening for so long though. #asechat
    In reply to @mrsjmclark, @wild_place, @CheltSciFest, @FameLab, @gcsesciencelive
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    #asechat 1971 I think, thought I recognised you all these years later
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @Glazgow
  • JonScott46 Jun 12 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    #asechat used to run a Y11 trip to Sci @ NH museums: 'worksheet' simply mapped curriculum to museum exhibits
    In reply to @agittner, @oboelizzy
  • cadenp01 Jun 12 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    #ASEChat north leeds! I know there's going to be loads out there but don't have the knowledge.
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @jesswade
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:22 PM EDT
    Gosh! Small world - another trip for our Y7s was Ffestiniog railway! #asechat
    • oboelizzy Jun 12 @ 3:19 PM EDT
      oo-that's super-my dad was part of engineer team who designed Ffestiniog power station! #asechat
      In reply to @ViciaScience, @Glazgow
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:23 PM EDT
    Nature reserves, Bradford Colour Museum, Thackeray Museum, Eureka, RSPB good to discuss ideas with other teachers while on a reccy #asechat
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:23 PM EDT
    Harlow Carr does some excellent stuff #ASEchat Harrogate
    In reply to @cadenp01, @stevethedoc1, @jesswade
  • hrogerson Jun 12 @ 3:23 PM EDT
    Hopefully next year I can get more people to come in too. We've got projects lined up. #ASEchat
  • cadenp01 Jun 12 @ 3:23 PM EDT
    #ASEChat we also took a group to Birmingham big bang which was really good too! Used to take the whole of year 7 to Jodrell Bank.
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:24 PM EDT
    Will speak to the field officer and see if GSC can be fitted into the conference programme Thanks #ASEChat
    In reply to @Glazgow, @theASE
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:24 PM EDT
    And the Deep at Hull is only an hour away. #ASEchat
    In reply to @cadenp01, @stevethedoc1, @jesswade
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:24 PM EDT
    We also have a brewery trip coming up, mainly for the grownups ;) see @theASE Yorkshire newsletter for details ltd numbers #asechat
  • jesswade Jun 12 @ 3:24 PM EDT
    My advice would be to check out the @RAEngNews award winners and see where they'll be: https://t.co/3jlDWxdlTc #ASEchat
    In reply to @agittner, @RAEngNews
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:25 PM EDT
    #asechat is armoury 'museum' in Leeds?
    In reply to @cadenp01, @jesswade
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:25 PM EDT
    and the Woodland Trust that @DrBiol used to work for #asechat
    In reply to @agittner, @cadenp01, @stevethedoc1, @jesswade, @DrBiol
  • hrogerson Jun 12 @ 3:25 PM EDT
    I must take a group to @YSJournal conference when it's not too far away. #asechat
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:25 PM EDT
    We did A-level, though they do both, #ASEchat
    In reply to @cadenp01, @stevethedoc1, @jesswade
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:25 PM EDT
    including Drax power station to learn about biofuels #ASEChat #ASEYorks
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @theASE
  • oboelizzy Jun 12 @ 3:26 PM EDT
    hmph -this is where i wish I lived in Yorkshire! #asechat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @theASE
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:26 PM EDT
    #asechat thought you were engine driver in the photo
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:26 PM EDT
    Are teachers confident to do own outdoor thing? Walks through woods, Pond dipping, sampling using line transects and quadrants? #asechat
  • hrogerson Jun 12 @ 3:27 PM EDT
    We're very lucky that a) trips are not banned and b) I have great colleagues who are prepared to organise trips. #asechat
  • cadenp01 Jun 12 @ 3:27 PM EDT
    #ASEChat we have been to drax a few times again they're really good.
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56, @theASE
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:27 PM EDT
    yes its a Royal one #asechat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @cadenp01, @jesswade
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:27 PM EDT
    Drax was always a great trip. #ASEchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56, @theASE
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:27 PM EDT
    And there is a wonderful eco friendly teaching space which is a resource in itself at Harlow Carr #ASEChat
    • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:23 PM EDT
      Harlow Carr does some excellent stuff #ASEchat Harrogate
      In reply to @cadenp01, @stevethedoc1, @jesswade
  • jesswade Jun 12 @ 3:27 PM EDT
    @BritSciAssoc are doing an Alton Towers proj +there's a @ResearchInSch x @SGSPhysics investigation using school-built accelerometer!#ASEChat
    In reply to @agittner, @BritSciAssoc, @ResearchInSch, @SGSPhysics
  • doc_kristy Jun 12 @ 3:28 PM EDT
    @FieldStudiesC used to do teacher orientation residentials #asechat went to Preston Montford with biology colleague who had lost confidence
    In reply to @agittner, @FieldStudiesC
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:28 PM EDT
    Yes! (Only jousting!) #ASEChat
  • oboelizzy Jun 12 @ 3:28 PM EDT
    now that sounds really interesting! #asechat
    In reply to @jesswade, @agittner, @BritSciAssoc, @ResearchInSch, @SGSPhysics
  • jesswade Jun 12 @ 3:28 PM EDT
    Previous award winners very good too! https://t.co/O8I1FgrBGA , https://t.co/yZ4sGSOvQf @SMASHfestUK #ASEchat
    In reply to @agittner, @RAEngNews, @SMASHfestUK
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:29 PM EDT
    Do not despair! Space Centre in Leics. would be closer to you #asechat
    In reply to @oboelizzy, @NeedhamL56, @theASE
  • ellie_scicomm Jun 12 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    #asechat evening all, I just wanted to put a reminder out to apply for free membership of https://t.co/hmOiLqWwEU Deadline this Friday!
  • cadenp01 Jun 12 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    #ASEChat will look into this one and ecton hill! Students have been to a lot of he big ones e.g. Eureka with parents.
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    Can strongly recommend the @FieldStudiesC place at Castle Head, idyllic centre and great science #ASEchat https://t.co/vFVgPvrRYN
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    #asechat and local waterworks museum next door to space centre even more potential
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @oboelizzy, @NeedhamL56, @theASE
  • oboelizzy Jun 12 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    Now that is right up my street-on my visit to Texas recently went to Johnson Space Centre!! Just WOW!! #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56, @theASE
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:30 PM EDT
    And what are the benefits? #asechat
  • doc_kristy Jun 12 @ 3:31 PM EDT
    We used to do a 'rough science' weekend on Anglesey, back in the days of the LA, 10 different schools with y9 #asechat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:31 PM EDT
    We should really tap into local industries #peoplelikeme if trip is too far away might affect student perception ? #asechat
  • jesswade Jun 12 @ 3:31 PM EDT
    And contact @PhysicsNews @RoyalAstroSoc ! They have educational ambassadors all over the country w/ pop-up planetariums! #ASEChat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @oboelizzy, @NeedhamL56, @theASE, @PhysicsNews, @RoyalAstroSoc
  • oboelizzy Jun 12 @ 3:31 PM EDT
    definitely potential -dont know about more! #asechat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @ViciaScience, @NeedhamL56, @theASE
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:32 PM EDT
    Is it better to do a residential so can get really absorbed? follow up in the evening? or day trips? #asechat
  • jesswade Jun 12 @ 3:32 PM EDT
    Local is LUSH! Just google "engineering firms near me" and look up the research of your local university :) #winwin #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:32 PM EDT
    Close by is the colour museum in Bradford - well set up for schools, esp. dyeing (I don't mean media museum) #asechat
    In reply to @cadenp01
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:32 PM EDT
    #asechat now we are talking to nostalgia
    In reply to @doc_kristy
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:32 PM EDT
    Lots of great venues; anyone got killer tips for planning a good trip for anyone not done it before? #ASEchat
  • hrogerson Jun 12 @ 3:32 PM EDT
    If you can't take students out of lessons then you have to consider doing things in the evening. There are some to be found. #asechat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    Lots of great suggestions from you tonight @jesswade thank you #asechat
    • jesswade Jun 12 @ 3:32 PM EDT
      Local is LUSH! Just google "engineering firms near me" and look up the research of your local university :) #winwin #ASEChat
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • hrogerson Jun 12 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    Does take time to become confident taking out trips. #asechat
    • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:32 PM EDT
      Lots of great venues; anyone got killer tips for planning a good trip for anyone not done it before? #ASEchat
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:33 PM EDT
    #asechat and is film and tv museum still there?
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @cadenp01
  • Ange_K1 Jun 12 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    A shout out for @ThinkForensic here I feel #ASEchat
    In reply to @agittner, @hrogerson, @ThinkForensic
  • cadenp01 Jun 12 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    #ASEChat I see a joint trip with textiles here!
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • doc_kristy Jun 12 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    Also took y10 from many local schools to Oxford sci/eng depts and college stay over with support from @ogdentrust #asechat
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    Piggy back an old hand for the first year then run one yourself? #ASEchat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • staffdb66 Jun 12 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    Gcse science live was great @SLSingh was great too... ..A level physics was also very good.. students loved @jimalkhalili #ASEchat
    In reply to @hrogerson, @mrsjmclark, @wild_place, @CheltSciFest, @FameLab, @gcsesciencelive, @SLSingh, @jimalkhalili
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    Talk to someone at school who knows the ins and outs of risk assessments and local rules, don’t be put off by these #asechat
    In reply to @agittner
  • jesswade Jun 12 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    Here's another ace one: @info_specific ! Learn about @SwanseaUni's solar cell success > https://t.co/1J58McDjwq #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @info_specific, @SwanseaUni
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:34 PM EDT
    first trip, work in partnership with experienced colleague. Research fully. Work well in advance #asechat
    • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:32 PM EDT
      Lots of great venues; anyone got killer tips for planning a good trip for anyone not done it before? #ASEchat
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    I would say contact the venue, most (many) have risk assessments already done #ASEchat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • doc_kristy Jun 12 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    But that funding was cut and now Oxford have significant pressure for WP so indie school lead booking is difficult #asechat
    In reply to @ogdentrust
  • hrogerson Jun 12 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    Has anyone stayed over at the science museum? Do they still do that? I have never applied. #asechat
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    And as I said, many venues offer free visits for teachers and have goody packs of resources (even if you don't go in the end) cough #ASEchat
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:35 PM EDT
    Film and TV museum now known as Media Museum and funded with MOSI and Sci Museum #asechat
    • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:33 PM EDT
      #asechat and is film and tv museum still there?
      In reply to @ViciaScience, @cadenp01
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    Yes that would be perfect.. (are you still allowed to do textiles #newDTGCSE ;) #asechat
    • cadenp01 Jun 12 @ 3:34 PM EDT
      #ASEChat I see a joint trip with textiles here!
      In reply to @ViciaScience
  • doc_kristy Jun 12 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    Do a recce if you can, everything so much easier if you're familiar with your surroundings #asechat
    In reply to @agittner
  • ellie_scicomm Jun 12 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    #asechat You can find a description online here: https://t.co/2YrrodyvCk The commitment is up to you, but there are CPD sessions, pilots...
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    #asechat too many years since last there
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • jesswade Jun 12 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    Find your local makers: follow @DrLucyRogers's #MakersHour on Weds (19-20:00) + look up nearby #makerspaces #ASEChat https://t.co/Fdn3t6bUh1
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @oboelizzy, @NeedhamL56, @theASE, @PhysicsNews, @RoyalAstroSoc, @DrLucyRogers
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:36 PM EDT
    Agreed. They have some brilliant combo strips of textile to explore how dyes absorbed and fixed on different fabrics #asechat
    • cadenp01 Jun 12 @ 3:34 PM EDT
      #ASEChat I see a joint trip with textiles here!
      In reply to @ViciaScience
  • hrogerson Jun 12 @ 3:37 PM EDT
    And the second time take the old hand with you. I don't like going to London without a particular colleague who knows it well. #asechat
    In reply to @agittner
  • jesswade Jun 12 @ 3:37 PM EDT
    If you're in town, DO NOT MISS the @of_making Festival of Stuff: https://t.co/nwb6Dudorb #ASEChat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @info_specific, @SwanseaUni, @of_Making
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:38 PM EDT
    Are you thinking of that film Night at the Museum? #asechat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • cadenp01 Jun 12 @ 3:38 PM EDT
    #ASEChat did that not make the cut? Thought it was just a smaller part of DT?
    In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:38 PM EDT
    So #ASEchat summary point1. Lots of great venues out there, seemingly spread across the country
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:39 PM EDT
    #ASEchat summary point 2; 50:50 split on use a worksheet for focus or let the kids wander and experience themselves
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:39 PM EDT
    #asechat they do sleepovers as do increasingly other museums and other visit apots
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:39 PM EDT
    your probably right, just feels like all the skilled aspects of things like Res Mats have gone, are schools cutting DT? #progress8 #asechat
    In reply to @cadenp01
  • cadenp01 Jun 12 @ 3:39 PM EDT
    Have also planned a two day venture down to London to take the kids to the main museums esp. for those who've never been. #ASEChat
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:40 PM EDT
    #ASEchat summary point 3; Work with an old hand the first time but don't be put off by the paperwork
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:40 PM EDT
    Check this out @KatyNeedham and @Libby_scribbles #asechat
  • hrogerson Jun 12 @ 3:40 PM EDT
    Just had an email about #EngFest https://t.co/SZIjluuxMj but it's ks4/5 at my place who are interested as well as ks3. #asechat
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:40 PM EDT
    Could you substitute 'experienced colleague' for 'old hand' please? #asechat
    In reply to @agittner
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    What about ensuring that disadvantaged students get to go, anyone got a working scheme that has had impact on getting them to go? #ASEchat
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:41 PM EDT
    #asechat one local primary recently had OfSted themed inspection on DT
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @cadenp01
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:42 PM EDT
    For @ViciaScience #ASEchat summary point 3; Work with a more experienced colleague the first time but don't be put off by the paperwork
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:42 PM EDT
    No mention yet of zoos, eg Chester, or botanic gardens, eg Kew. Both brilliant - few children seem to visit these with their family #asechat
    In reply to @agittner
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:42 PM EDT
    #asechat well why not run it your way in Weston?
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:43 PM EDT
    #asechat why you looking to get on a trip?
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @agittner
  • hrogerson Jun 12 @ 3:43 PM EDT
    We've got things coming up! 😉 planning on Wednesday. #ASechat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:43 PM EDT
    As if by magc @thinkforensic appears #ASEchat
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    Essential to budget for children who cannot afford full cost - think about who will get most benefit from trip #ASEChat
    • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:41 PM EDT
      What about ensuring that disadvantaged students get to go, anyone got a working scheme that has had impact on getting them to go? #ASEchat
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    #asechat is there any issue with zoos today?
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @agittner
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    Chester Zoo was great for our Y7 trip to Wales en-route to break the journey, just enough time for sweets to be making them #sick #asechat
    • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:42 PM EDT
      No mention yet of zoos, eg Chester, or botanic gardens, eg Kew. Both brilliant - few children seem to visit these with their family #asechat
      In reply to @agittner
  • hrogerson Jun 12 @ 3:44 PM EDT
    We go to a small zoo near us. Can walk round in an hour so it means we can go for half a day. We like that. #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @agittner
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:45 PM EDT
    I keep hearing very good things about Yorkshire Wildlife park https://t.co/ZR8kdsPCeQ #ASEchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:45 PM EDT
    Oh yes me too, think they have conference type rooms too #asechat
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:45 PM EDT
    I get loads of adverts for foreign science trips anyone done one (not allowed to mention CERN) makes me too jealous #ASEchat
  • oboelizzy Jun 12 @ 3:46 PM EDT
    #asechat
    • oboelizzy Jun 12 @ 3:45 PM EDT
      Chester def Brill also Whipsnade-ASE teachmeet there recently ask Frances Evans(San Antonio Zoo interesting aswell-oops-sorry @ViciaScience)
  • hrogerson Jun 12 @ 3:46 PM EDT
    Not so much I don't think. No more depressed polar bears. They're all involved in conservation. #ASEChat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1, @ViciaScience, @agittner
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:46 PM EDT
    But no one knows where it is - did it replace the Earth Centre? #asechat
    In reply to @agittner
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:47 PM EDT
    #asechat
    • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:46 PM EDT
      Y&H ASE meeting perhaps?
      In reply to @NeedhamL56
  • hrogerson Jun 12 @ 3:47 PM EDT
    Can parents afford all these trips? We already do overseas trips so don't want to ask for more money. #ASEChat
    In reply to @agittner
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:47 PM EDT
    No, its further south of Donnie https://t.co/cCVxefFqqC #ASEchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • oboelizzy Jun 12 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    #asechat very important consideration Helen, for those in state sch even more imp I suspect
    In reply to @hrogerson, @agittner
  • hrogerson Jun 12 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    Must dip out early from #asechat, thanks @agittner for helping me review our extra curricular offer. I do need to evaluate impact vs effort.
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    I didn't see any replies to my question about disadvantaged students #ASEchat
    In reply to @hrogerson
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    @agittner so which of the trips we have mentioned would be good for primary pupils? #asechat
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    Check out the @STEMLearningUK opportunities for CERN and their Iceland trip too, fab hands on cutting edge science for teachers #asechat
    • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:45 PM EDT
      I get loads of adverts for foreign science trips anyone done one (not allowed to mention CERN) makes me too jealous #ASEchat
  • doc_kristy Jun 12 @ 3:49 PM EDT
    Out bio/geog do a joint trip to @BlackpoolZoo #asechat but I have worked with staff who won't supervise such trips (vegans mainly)
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @agittner, @BlackpoolZoo
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:50 PM EDT
    Harlow Carr, Yorks Wildlife, Fairburn Ings, Science museum, Leicester Space Centre #primaryscience #ASEchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:50 PM EDT
    I suggested when setting budgets for trips, have enough income to cover a contribution for pupils who cannot afford #asechat
    In reply to @agittner, @hrogerson
  • ayme_louise Jun 12 @ 3:50 PM EDT
    they do days where you can study animal behaviour for post 16 #asechat
    In reply to @agittner, @ViciaScience
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:51 PM EDT
    #asechat probably all but 'CERN' personally disappointed when I went
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @agittner
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:51 PM EDT
    And there are some brilliant farm / garden trips (e.g. RHS) for primary pupils #asechat
    In reply to @agittner
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:51 PM EDT
    Dont schools have a budget to support? If all can’t go shouldn’t be offered as part of curriculum, not a holiday #asechat
    In reply to @agittner, @hrogerson
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:51 PM EDT
    Sometimes its also about providing the organisation and impetus to help them get forms back #ASEchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • doc_kristy Jun 12 @ 3:51 PM EDT
    We have 'Headmaster's fund' for bursary and other struggling families to apply for support but curriculum trips are funded in fees #asechat
    In reply to @agittner
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:52 PM EDT
    Sometimes they assume they won't be allowed to go and so don't even ask their parents #ASEchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • oboelizzy Jun 12 @ 3:52 PM EDT
    bet @sarahpurplee can advise on a lot of these! #asechat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @agittner, @sarahpurplee
  • cadenp01 Jun 12 @ 3:52 PM EDT
    #asechat we have an exchange with a school in Japan which has been incredible. Only 6 per year but all done via application. #lifechanging
    In reply to @agittner
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:53 PM EDT
    As I said, its not always about the money for the trip (could be clothing) and often straightforward lack of confidence #ASEchat
    In reply to @NeedhamL56, @hrogerson
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:53 PM EDT
    Yes - needs a supportive whole school culture to see value of taking pupils out of lessons and to encourage ed visits #asechat
    • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:52 PM EDT
      Sometimes they assume they won't be allowed to go and so don't even ask their parents #ASEchat
      In reply to @ViciaScience, @hrogerson
  • whitebug16 Jun 12 @ 3:54 PM EDT
    Cadbury world! #ASEChat
    In reply to @ViciaScience, @agittner
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:54 PM EDT
    #ASEchat my summary point4. Remember the kids that will get the most from your trip are the ones that will be hardest to persuade to go
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:54 PM EDT
    I would agree - a visit to Japan is life changing as a child #asechat
    • cadenp01 Jun 12 @ 3:52 PM EDT
      #asechat we have an exchange with a school in Japan which has been incredible. Only 6 per year but all done via application. #lifechanging
      In reply to @agittner
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:54 PM EDT
    Pastoral system could be picking things up like this, needs a whole school approach so students don’t miss out #asechat
    • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:53 PM EDT
      As I said, its not always about the money for the trip (could be clothing) and often straightforward lack of confidence #ASEchat
      In reply to @NeedhamL56, @hrogerson
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:55 PM EDT
    Is it still the case that parents should not be charged if the trip can be shown to be part of the curriculum? #fieldcourses #ASEChat
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:56 PM EDT
    #ASEchat last five minutes, the hour has flown. Last call for any venue not mentioned and any tip to get off your chest
  • whitebug16 Jun 12 @ 3:56 PM EDT
    Yes. Cern x2 with y12/13. Sch agreed to use pp for those who couldn't afford. First time out of city for some! #asechat
    In reply to @agittner
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:57 PM EDT
    NQT /RQTs get yourself on a trip, no matter how tired you are. Payback is enormous don’t really get it till you’ve tried it #ASEChat
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:57 PM EDT
    You ask for "donations" making the point that if not enough trip won't go.If its in term time,And many schls do track participation #ASEchat
    In reply to @ViciaScience
  • stevethedoc1 Jun 12 @ 3:57 PM EDT
    #asechat ask the children what they want/ expect from such a trip
    In reply to @agittner
  • ViciaScience Jun 12 @ 3:57 PM EDT
    Some saddening news - number of residential biology field course bookings have plummeted of late #ASEChat
    In reply to @agittner
  • agittner Jun 12 @ 3:58 PM EDT
    Like that. Do you get more than free wifi and a coach trip? #ASEchat
    In reply to @stevethedoc1
  • NeedhamL56 - Moderator Jun 12 @ 3:59 PM EDT
    Wonder if they should be called ‘visits’ rather than ‘trips’ latter suggests ‘having a loverly time the day we went to Bangor’ #asechat