Programme - Post 16
Workshops
At-Bristol's Post-16 workshops are available throughout the academic year and support a visit to At-Bristol. Presented by trained science communicators, our range of workshops are designed to support A/AS and BTEC specifications. These skills based workshops are an excellent tool for both introducing and revising key content areas.
Education entry rates and services are available weekdays in term-time, 10am to 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm).
Experience psychology
Students will use a combination of workshop activities and interactive exhibits to investigate intriguing areas of psychology. Alongside our expert team of science communicators, students conduct investigations into memory and illusions. This workshop includes a one hour trail through At-Bristol and gives students the opportunity to design and conduct their own psychological experiment.
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Group size: 12-30 students
Duration: 3 hours
Cost: £3 per student
Supports: AQA, A, AQA B, Edexcel and OCR AS/A2 psychology specifications.
A Question of Taste
A question of taste explores an unusual human trait. Using DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis, students will investigate their own DNA to discover if they possess the bitter taste gene. The social and moral implications surrounding these genetic technologies will also be discussed.
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Watch an animation of the PCR process
Group size: 12- 30 students.
Cost: £14.50 (includes entry to At-Bristol). Duration: 5 hours.
Supports: AS/A2 OCR, Edexcel and AQA science specifications.
Planetarium Shows
At-Bristol offers a range of exciting presenter-led shows in its Planetarium. Specially designed for school groups, these engaging shows link closely to the curriculum.
All shows are £1.00 per pupil and last 30 minutes.
Planetarium shows maximum group size 86.
NEW-Exploring the Universe
In the unique and immersive setting of At-Bristol's Planetarium, students will explore the life cycle of stars and will be challenged to think about how scientists develop theories from the observational evidence they gather. They will be introduced to the electromagnetic spectrum and will be further challenged to observe deep space objects at different wavelengths and explore how this relates to the nature of the Universe.
Book your workshop, show or Special Theme Day
For further information or to make a booking, please call 0845 345 3344, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays); or book your school visit online.
Science Fact
Astronomy is one of the few sciences that amateurs can play an active role in
