About this Event
WARNING! This course may leave you determined to be a Scientist when you grow up!
During the Masterclass you will:
- Learn to think like a scientist by looking at scientific discoveries and take part in philosophical scientific discussions.
- Create a dance of the red blood cell and play science scrabble
- Take part in experiments including measuring the speed of sound and the height of trees
Marcelo is a former research scientist who then became a teacher and headteacher. Over the course of the day, he will share his enthusiasm for science and medicine working with you to think of the ways in which science can help to improve the lives and health of people throughout the world.
The day will be full of practical activities, thought provoking conversations, philosophical debates, using language, communication, history, geography, maths and the creative arts to bring science alive and make it fascinating for you and enabling you to enjoy it at school even more.
Please note that we require a certain number of young people to sign up in order for this Masterclass to go ahead. Please register your interest by getting a ticket from eventbrite, we will then be in touch to discuss the next steps including payment or grant applications.
Masterclass dates
November 23rd 2024 - Philosophy
November 30th 2024 - Maths
December 7th 2024 – Science
Location: Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London, WC1N 1AZ
Timings: 10am-3:30pm
Suitable for ages: 8 to 11
Cost: £45 per Masterclass. Free places are available via our grants, please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
This series of Masterclasses are led by tutor Marcelo Staricoff.
Marcelo started his career as a research scientist and then retrained as a teacher. As a primary teacher and Headteacher, Marcelo specialised in developing a philosophy of education that equips children with a lifelong love of learning and with the tools that develop children’s philosophical, creative and critical thinking skills. Marcelo is the author of the books ‘The Joy of Not Knowing’ and ‘Start Thinking’ and is currently working as a lecturer at the University of Sussex and as a consultant with UNICEF and with lots of schools nationally and internationally.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Coram, 41 Brunswick Square, London, United Kingdom
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