Archive for the ‘Darwin Extravaganza’ Category
Visit from The Edina Trust
Posted by: Pete Brown on: December 16, 2009
Recently, we were delighted to welcome two representatives from one of the organisations that fund our work. The Edina Trust is a charity originally set up by Sir Edwin Southern, a molecular biologist with an interest in the teaching and learning of science.
It isn’t often that funders take such a hands-on interest so it was [...]
Darwin’s Beagle Voyage – Outreach Workshop
Posted by: vicky07 on: December 9, 2009
Hello all, this term has seen the launch of our new primary outreach session, ‘Darwin’s Beagle Voyage’. The interactive museum staff led session has been developed as part of The Manchester Museum’s celebration of our Darwin Extravaganza.
The 90 minute cross curricular session involves a variety of activities including specimen observation and analysis, group discussion and [...]
It was 150 years ago today…
Posted by: Neil on: November 25, 2009
I have The Beatles’ ’Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ rattling through my head right now, but, of course, they were only going for ‘It was 20 years ago today…’
What am I wittering on about, I can (quite justifiably) hear you cry?
It’s 24th November as I write this and I spent the morning with the wonderful year [...]
Clippy Crazy at Manchester Science Festival
Posted by: Alexa on: November 4, 2009
Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 October saw the Manchester Science Festival 2009 Schools Event take place with Year 8 pupils from all over Greater Manchester packing into Pure Nightclub in the Printworks for a day filled with engaging and educational workshops, shows and activities exploring science, engineering and maths.
I went out with our Clippy Island: An [...]
Most fun study day – EVER!
Posted by: Cat on: November 2, 2009
Alright, so I’m biased: but the Darwin and Humanity day on Tuesday 13th October with Holy Cross College was the most fun I’ve ever had on a study day, ever!
The day began really well – with students practically learning the difference between a ‘theory’ and a ‘scientific theory’ by applying their own minds to the [...]
Darwin Preview Evening
Posted by: Louise on: October 28, 2009
On the evening of Oct 21st, we welcomed teachers and tutors from local schools and colleges to a special preview evening of our new exhibition ‘Charles Darwin: evolution of a scientist’.
We arranged for those attending to have the chance to take part in a special tour of the exhibition by Henry McGhie, Head of the [...]
Darwin’s Legacy
Posted by: Alexa on: October 5, 2009
One of my first projects since starting my role as Lead Educator in Secondary and Post-16 Sciences here at the Manchester Museum is coordinating Darwin’s Legacy A-level Study Days to be held in October and November.
These study days take place as part of our Darwin Extravaganza and will allow A-Level students to explore Darwins theory [...]
The Manchester Museum’s Darwin Extravganza!
Posted by: Louise on: October 4, 2009
Its all go now on the Darwin Extravaganza!
This weekend saw the opening of our new exhibition ‘Charles Darwin: evolution of a scientist’. The opening was held on Friday night with Peter Saville providing the opening speech along with our Museum Director Nick Merriman.
Come along to the exhibition and do let us know what you think. [...]
Darwin Primary Science
Posted by: Menaka on: September 30, 2009
As mentioned by Cat in a previous post, the Museum’s Darwin extravaganza is now in full swing. The new Nature Discovery area is now open, as well as the photographic exhibition ‘In Darwin’s Footsteps’. Our graphic novel style exhibition ‘Charles Darwin: evolution of a scientist’ is also due to open on 3 October 2009 and [...]
Autumn Term in Secondary and Post-16
Posted by: Louise on: September 1, 2009
Its been a busy Summer for the team in Secondary and Post-16. We have been planning our learning activities that will form part of the Darwin Extravaganza, and I have to say, I’m very excitied about the things we will be able to offer to schools.
But even more excitingly, we have a new member of [...]
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