Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre, University of Edinburgh
The Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre (EBSOC) is a purpose-built teaching laboratory where members of the public can get hands-on with real-life science, supported by researchers, students and clinicians from the University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.
The EBSOC team have worked with scientists at the Roslin Institute to produce these hands-on science investigations designed for families to do together at home.
Each fun investigation supports young people and their parents to use the scientific method to explore a question, and provides an insight into some of the real-life science taking place at the Roslin Institute.
The investigations include a simple equipment list of household items, full instructions and a research story. You can even download a certificate to celebrate your successful science project!
Get hands-on with real-life science at home, with these fun activities from the Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre, linked to real-life research at the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute.
Marvellous Mixtures | Zone 2: broadening your horizons
Children and adults need to work together as a team to find out if they can separate a leafy mixture and get hands-on with chromatography and find out how this technique is used in real-life science.
The workbook can be downloaded from the EBSOC website, follow the instructions and get hands-on with some science in your kitchen, and also collect a certificate!
Big Balloon Blow Up | Zone 2: broadening your horizons
Children and adults need to work together as a team to find out more. Do yeast need sugar to grow? Find out, and discover the surprising link to some real-life science.
Download the workbook from the EBSOC website, follow the instructions and start using the scientific method at home. Don't forget to collect a certificate!
Wonder with Worms | Zone 2: broadening your horizons
Children and adults need to work together as a team to find out more. Do worms prefer wet or dry places? Use this Science at Home investigation to find out, and discover how our scientists study animal behaviour.
Download the workbook from the EBSOC website, follow the instructions and get hands-on with worms at home. Don't forget to collect a certificate!
Ask an Animal Scientist | Zone 3: scientists at work
At the University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, scientists and vets work to improve the lives of animals and humans by studying animals of all shapes and sizes including bees, oysters, salmon, chickens, cats, dogs, sheep, pigs, cows, horses and more!
Feel free to ask a question about animal science or what it is like working in science. Answers will be posted via the Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre Twitter using #AnimalSciQ.
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