Play the games
…Why not try our new online game, Skinvaders, where you will learn more about the importance of skin as a barrier! We also have a number of games available as apps, and we are currently working on new games all the time to add onto our website, so watch this space! In the meantime, you can also check out our blog or medical history pages! …
https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/games/
Book a workshop or science show onsite at Centre of the Cell
Schools can book a workshop or science show alongside a STEM Pod experience session. We offer fun-filled and curriculum-linked science shows and workshops that can be delivered before or after your STEM Pod experience session. Our content relates to cells and the human body. All of our school shows and workshops have specific curriculum links. To discuss availability and book a workshop or show, please contact us on 020 7882 2562 or email info@ce…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/visit-pod/book-a-workshop-or-science-show-onsite/
Disease Detection and Diagnosis
These activities teach pupils to think about how doctors and other staff diagnose illnesses and how new diagnostic tests are developed. Pupils also consider when screening programmes for diseases are appropriate. How do doctors diagnose disease? First, they take note of a patient’s symptoms. Symptoms are physical signs produced by a disease, but they are not the cause of that disease. If you have a fever, this is your body’s response to an infect…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/science-resources-school/disease-detection-and-diagnosis/
Risk Factors of Disease
These activities introduce the idea that there are certain factors, called risk factors, which can increase a person’s likelihood of developing a disease. Pupils learn how scientists use research to determine what the risk factors are for various diseases. Curriculum Links KS3 Science KS4 Science SQA 5-14 Standard Environmental Studies SQA Access, Intermediate and Higher: Biology and Biology Investigation Key words risks of disease risk factors l…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/science-resources-school/risk-factors-of-disease/
Double Blind Trials
These activities demonstrate how double blind trials are run, explaining what a placebo is and how the placebo effect works, how bias is removed as far as possible and how participants and trial medicines are randomised. Curriculum Links KS3: Science KS4: Biology SQA Access, Intermediate and Higher: Biology Key words double-blind trials observer bias placebo effect placebo randomisation clinical trials designing a fair trial Activities Placebo Ef…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/science-resources-school/double-blind-trials/
New Vaccines
These activities introduce the concept of vaccination and why it only protects the population if most people are vaccinated. They show how early vaccination was tested and discuss the role of informed consent in Clinical Research. Pupils learn about the process of developing a new vaccine. Curriculum Links KS3 Science KS3 Citizenship KS3 History KS4 Science KS4 Citizenship AS/A2 Level Chemistry AS/A2 Level Biology SQA (5-14): Environmental Studie…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/learn-play/science-resources-school/new-vaccines/
Your Visit
…A typical visit to the STEM Pod, from arrival to departure, lasts around 90 minutes. If you have also booked a science show or workshop, this will take approximately another hour. The STEM Pod Experience is suitable for visitors aged 7 and up. A school session can accommodate up to 40 visitors (including accompanying adults), although we recommend 30 visitors for an optimal experience. To book your pupils in for a visit, use the calendar here….
https://www.centreofthecell.org/what-we-do/teachers/your-visit/
Data Protection and Privacy Policy
…If you would like to know how we handle your personal data, please visit http://www.arcs.qmul.ac.uk/governance/information-governance/data-protection/…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/data-protection-and-privacy-policy/
Science and Health Careers for Youth Members
This part of our blog is dedicated to content specifically for our Youth Members and any young people who are interested in science and healthcare careers. We’ll be sharing lots of advice and tips for university applications here and on our Instagram page. We’ll also be posting news for our Youth Members so remember to check out our posts below regularly. Guide to Writing a Personal Statement Revision Techniques and Tips Why did I join the YMS? J…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/blog/youth-members/
Exploring your options at university – Healthcare
…eping up to date with new developments and research. You could become a specialist in a particular aspect of dentistry that you most enjoy. Specialist training pathways come in a wide variety and you could become a specialist dentist working with root canals, crowns, dentures or paediatrics. You could become a clinical tutor or a clinical lecturer at a dental school, teaching dental students how to treat patients and spending time in research. The…
https://www.centreofthecell.org/blog/youth-members/exploring-your-options-at-university-healthcare/