A reminder for all employees that we will be launching online “VirtualSchoolTrip” throughout the month of February for children of all abilities to have some science fun, all for free, as part of CEMEX UK’s partnership with the Cambridge Science Centre.

Cambridge Science Centre prides itself on being a great way to get kids engaged with science and this is their way of letting children have the visit to the centre feeling.

Your children can watch at any time and the ‘trip’ includes a challenge to spark some experimental thinking.

Designed to be done at home with whatever is available, the challenge will get children to consider fair testing, experimental design, and data collection. For each week in February, we will launch a new show which will allow unlimited access to that show for one week (Monday – Sunday, at any time, from anywhere). Below are the dates for each of the shows with a summary of what to expect. To access the show, please click on the URL and use the necessary password.

Enjoy!

1^st February – 7^th February – Gums to Bum

What goes in must come out! Follow your breakfast on its journey; watch as the food gets digested in-front of your eyes and find out the specific job of each part of the digestive system.
Suitable for all ages, aimed at Key Stage 1 and 2.
Show time: 25 minutes

URL: http://cambridgesciencecentre.org/adigestivejourney
Password:ku664cg

8^th February – 14^th February – Sonic Science

Ever wondered what sound is or how it travels? How do we even know a sound is being made? Find out as we use tuning forks, speakers, ping-pong balls, smoke rings, and an oversized model of the ear to explore the world of sound.
Suitable for all ages, aimed at Key Stage 2 and 3.
Show time: 25 minutes

URL:  http://www.cambridgesciencecentre.org/virtualschooltrip/sonicscience/
Password:tg854wf

15^th February – 21^st February – Stronger By Design

What dangers do firefighters face, what makes a bullet proof vest so strong, and does any of this relate to custard? This show looks at the engineering behind some of the most amazing materials that keep us safe when we’re in danger. We look at the fabrics that protect firefighters from flames and water, how a woven material can stop a bullet, how many materials astronauts need to stay safe on a spacewalk, and, seriously, why is custard important?
Suitable for all ages, aimed at Key Stage 1 and 2.
Show time: 25 minutes

URL:  cambridgesciencecentre.org/strongerbydesign
Password:nw427fb

22^nd February – 28^th February – Spectrum Science

Want to see something out of this world? Sometimes invisible light is the only way! This intergalactic show shines the light on our universe as we take a tour of the stars – using infra-red and ultraviolet sensitive cameras to explore what cannot normally be seen in our skies.
Suitable for all ages, aimed at Key Stage 3.
Show time: 25 minutes

URL: http://cambridgesciencecentre.org/spectrumscience
Password:ks857gd

For more information on the Cambridge Science Centre, please visit here

If you require any assistance or have any technical issues, please contact CSR Specialist, Andlyn White, andlyn.white@cemex.com

Please feel free to share your experience and photos!