Russell Scott Primary School, Denton, supported the launch of a brand new project to highlight the importance of planning for a cleaner future.
The initiative, the Great Science Share Clean Air Challenge, will inspire primary pupils to engage in science enquiry. The project is developed by SEERIH and supported by The Royal Society and will involve 25 Greater Manchester schools, 4000 primary school pupils and research scientists from The University of Manchester and industry.
Leading scientists, Professor Dudley Shallcross, Associate Professor Tim Harrison & Dr Johnny Ferze, from Bristol Chemlabs engaged the pupils in understanding the ‘Gases in the Air’ developing their interest in the world around them and science as a career. At a time where world leaders focus on taking action to combat climate change, developing pupil’s understanding from an early age is ever more relevant.
“The teachers enjoyed it as much as the children! It was an honour to have you both perform and educate with such engaging science experiments to engage our minds and create such a memorable event. ”
Quest Media spoke to Russell Scott Headteacher, Steve Marsland, and the Great Science Share for School’s Campaign Director, Dr Lynne Bianchi, to get their views on the importance of engaging youngsters and addressing the issue of a cleaner future.
With thanks to the schools, pupils, The University of Manchester SEERIH, the Bristol ChemLabs team and The Royal Society for helping to make this event possible. @GreatSciShare