| Biomedical Science Workshops | Identifying Disease in Blood | In this activity you will be observing different blood smears under the microscope, identifying and measuring different blood elements using different magnifications, and observing diseased blood smears. |
Creating a DNA model (suitable for Year 7-10) | Students will participate in extracting DNA and creating a DNA model. Your students will also construct a DNA double-helix model and be able to gain a better understanding of why this structure is essential for cell division. |
| Forensic Science Workshops | Forensic Fingerprinting Evidence | In this session, your students will learn about identifying their fingerprint patterns. They will also enhance some invisible fingermarks using forensic chemical enhancement techniques and solve the cold case whodunnit quiz. |
Forensic Drug Analysis | In this chemical detective workshop, you will learn about and use different forensic analysis techniques to identify types of chemical evidence. You will use presumptive testing kits to indicate the nature of the samples and confirmatory instrumental analysis to confirm the identity of the evidence. |
Crime Scene Investigation | A crime has been committed and Scene of Crime Officers have been called to the scene! In this practical workshop, you will process the crime scene in our crime scene flat and record and recover the forensic evidence. (Only available in Semester 1: Sept-Dec) |
Forensic Bone Analysis | You will find out about the role of the Forensic Anthropologist and how they identify victims from skeletal remains. Learn how to determine the sex, ancestral background and age from the skeleton. Analyse bones in a case study and solve the criminal investigation. |
| Sports and Exercise Science | Field and Laboratory Fitness Testing | Fitness assessments are a series of tests that measure an individual's physical fitness level across two broad areas: health and skill-related components. In this session, students will build on the knowledge developed from their BTEC studies and explore a range of field and laboratory-based testing protocols |
| Sports Nutrition | A workshop on nutrition focusing on energy and the macronutrients linking to BTEC Unit 13 ‘Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance’. This workshop is interactive and students will learn about the importance of nutrition for sport, and what each nutrient does in the body |
| Bespoke Workshop | The Sport Science course team can put on a bespoke event tailored to the needs of a school/college's curriculum.
Please contact Darren James to discuss further (jamesd6@lsbu.ac.uk) |
| Psychology | Psychology, the Brain and Forensic Psychology | Our session will cover two broad areas of psychology: psychology and the brain, and forensic psychology. Students will be exposed to concepts related to the study of the brain and how visual illusions can inform us about our perception of reality. They will also learn about the contribution of forensic psychology research to areas such as deception detection and police interviewing. |
| Cracking the Case: Forensic Interviewing | In this workshop, you will step into the role of a detective (or a suspect), interviewing through immersive role play. You'll need to use your communication and critical thinking skills while gaining hands-on experience in investigative work. |
| Baking Science and Technology | The Story of Sourdough | In this workshop, one of our expert lecturers will talk you through the history of sourdough, the ancient old method of breadmaking that is rising in popularity. This talk will demystify the process of making your own starter culture, and how to prepare this for making your own bread at home. |
| The Story of Chocolate | In this workshop students will learn about how chocolate is produced, starting with cocoa beans and ending up with a bar of chocolate. How is the soft, luxurious and delicious flavour and texture of chocolate created? During this session, students will be able to taste chocolates from different origins, with different flavour profiles. |
| A Food Safety Mystery | Students will learn about food safety and the risks around poor food hygiene. How can you keep food safe from spoilage and people safe from allergic reactions? Students will also learn to spot food safety risks like a food safety detective. |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | How pills dissolve in the body | In a
class demonstration, the teacher will place different pill types
("chalk" pill, gel pill, and gel tablet) into separate glass
beakers of vinegar, representing human stomach acid. After 20-30 minutes, the
pills dissolve. Students will observe which dissolves the fastest, and
discuss the remnants of the various pills. |
| Drug Emulsion | In
this lab, students will mix polar and nonpolar substances and then add various emulsifiers to encourage the mixing of the two substances. They will use ingredients in salad dressing to relate science to real-life scenarios. Participants will test a few common household ingredients to identify the most effective emulsifier for making salad dressing. |
| Making hand sanitiser | When
it comes to preventing the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19, nothing beats good old-fashioned handwashing. But if water and soap aren’t available, your next the best option is to use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser that contains at least 60% alcohol and all it takes is three ingredients to make your own hand sanitiser in the lab. |
| How to read a prescription drug label | Each
time you receive a prescription, it's crucial to read and adhere to the details provided in the medication's "label." This step is essential to guarantee your well-being. Acquaint yourself with
the various components of your prescription drug
labels through a pill illustrative example. |
