February Half Term: Science Show at Jodrell Bank
Sarah Gaffney-Lang, Families Editor
Looking to entertain the young scientists in your family this February half term? Jodrell Bank has an exciting programme of events sure to delight and inspire your mini astronauts. Every day from 15th – 23rd February you can discover more about this fascinating place in their ‘Science Show: The science of a World Heritage Site‘.
As the astronomical research centre of the University of Manchester, the site is a world leader. The Centre sits 20 miles south of Manchester, in Macclesfield and in July of last year it became a World Heritage site.
Being awarded World Heritage status was a huge achievement for the site and is a high accolade indeed. It is awarded by UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), to cultural and/or natural sites considered to be of ‘Outstanding Universal Value’, with the aim to protect and preserve such sites. It is a status that brings with it responsibilities and international scrutiny, as well as profile and support.
This fun and interactive, family friendly Science Show lasts 30 – 40 minutes and explores some of the many important moments in the site’s history, which make it such an important place. The show will run three times a day at 11am, 12pm and 2.30pm. It is recommended for children aged 7 and over.
As well as the Science Show you can drop in to Space Crafts anytime between 11am and 4pm on each day of the half term. This is your chance to get creative and draw or make something inspired by our amazing universe.
At 1pm each day you’ll also have the chance to Meet the Expert. Jodrell Bank is run by a special team of scientists and astronomy experts, some of whom will be available to answer all your burning space questions! How old is the universe? How do we know?! How can it still be growing? The list goes on…
Since it’s conception Jodrell Bank has inspired generations of schoolchildren to pursue careers in science and engineering. Will yours be the next?
