School activities in English
Here you can find our school activities in English. Later we will publish a map where you can find the numbers of the activities. Photo: Peter Rutherhagen
2 How and why do bees buzz? An interactive introduction to buzz-pollination
Bees are among the most efficient pollinators on our planet, but did you know that bees do not pollinate all flowers in the same way? Some bees have to shake flowers to remove their pollen, a process known as buzz-pollination. In the pollination research group at Uppsala, we study this behaviour. In this workshop, participants will learn about how buzz-pollination works, and experience several interactive activities featuring flowers, pinned bees, high-speed movies, and 3D models.
3 Poison hunt: discover which environmental toxins threaten wildlife
Do you know how many chemicals humans produce and use, where they are found and how they affect us and other animals? This is what we study in environmental toxicology. With us, you'll learn where environmental toxins come from and how you can avoid them. You'll also get to try out some of the methods we use in our research, such as pipetting. Does that sound exciting? A warm welcome!
5 Beyond the Shell: Chicken Embryo Development
This workshop invites students into the world of chick embryo development! Explore the fascinating journey of a fertilized egg using scientific methods. Learn to identify early developed organs such as the beating heart and developing nervous system. Students will explore basic methods in developmental biology. This hands-on activity is perfect for students curious about developmental biology!
10 Plants at Work: Interactive Exploration of Photosynthesis
Ny beskrivning från Leif: This interactive experience shows in an engaging way the basic process of plants: photosynthesis. By engaging directly with the experiments, participants can see real-time changes and results, making “hard-to-see” biological concepts tangible and memorable. In English but the activity focuses on simple experiments so your students will understand.
11 Bacteria & Antibiotic Resistance
What are antibiotics? How can bacteria be resistant to these drugs? Can antibiotic resistance be a problem? What can we do about it? In this activity, answers to these questions and many more will take you on a fun journey to learn about microbes, strategies to fight them, and how antibiotic resistance works. Come and learn with us!
30 A journey to the sub-surface of the earth
During this workshop you will participate in an interactive presentation. Starting with an introduction of the inside of our earth and what’s under our feet and how this is studied. You will then move into a simulation to overcome unexpected everyday challenges that interfere with our plans to discover more about the subsurface. Hopefully with your help we will be able to see what was hidden under this thick surface.
31 The Climate Corner
Water balloon rainfall simulation
Dive into a hands-on simulation of rainfall and runoff using water balloons! We'll use the blomlåda catchment model to demonstrate how different soil types respond to extreme weather events. Get ready to splash around and learn how weather extremes impact the environment.
Water Footprint Quiz: How much water do you use?
Learn what the water footprint is. Then, play an interactive Kahoot quiz to guess the water footprint of everyday items. Discover the surprising amount of water needed to produce food and products and learn how to be more water-conscious.
Be a climate detective and predict the weather like a pro
Explore the basics of weather forecasting! Using climate variable maps, we will describe the synoptic weather and predict the weather for the coming days. This activity helps you understand the science behind weather forecasting and the tools meteorologists use to make accurate predictions.
Light it up: Renewable energy experiments!
Use wind turbine and solar panel kits to generate electricity and learn about renewable energy sources. Experiment with different setups to see how much power you can produce!
ClimarisQ - Climate Change Challenge: Can you save the planet?
Learn what the water footprint is. Then, play an interactive Kahoot quiz to guess the water footprint of everyday items. Discover the surprising amount of water needed to produce food and products and learn how to be more water-conscious.
Climate Fresk – Decode the climate puzzle and unlock the whole process
Discover the cards of the fresk, describe each card, and discuss its position to complete the parts and understand climate change. We'll sum up the fresk together and discuss actions to mitigate climate change. Aktiviteten sker mestadels på engelska men svensktalande finns på plats.
Rainstorm in a Jar: Create Epic Color Explosions!
This fun, colorful and interactive experiment shows how clouds become saturated and create rain in a very visual way.
34 Making the invisible visible – How does mass spectrometry imaging work?
You may have heard of imaging techniques like X-ray, MR or CT. They are all widely used in medicine to diagnose diseases. We also work with an imaging technique, called mass spectrometry imaging to find out more about the molecular background of diseases. If you like to learn more about this technique and make your own images using our "magical invisible inks" visit our booth on Friday or Saturday! Aktiviteten sker mestadels på engelska men svensktalande finns på plats.
37 Engineering for medicine
What does engineers get up to in healthcare? What can very small fluid flows and 3D-printing do in a hospital? Experience what you can do with tiny droplets of liquid, bone and 3D-printing! This activity is held mainly in English.
41 Create art with chemistry
Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that produces a cyan blue print. It was originally used by botanists to illustrate plants, but is now known primarily as a blueprinting technique. By learning how to make our own cyanotypes, we can gain hands-on experience in laboratory work, while also giving vent to creativity and art and, of course, having a fun time of chemistry and creation!
37 Engineering for medicine
What does engineers get up to in healthcare? What can very small fluid flows and 3D-printing do in a hospital? Experience what you can do with tiny droplets of liquid, bone and 3D-printing!
67 Become a disease detective!
In this interactive experience, you'll learn how to solve mysterious outbreaks just like real epidemiologists. Uncover clues, analyze data, and piece together the puzzle to find the source of the illness. It's a thrilling adventure in science that combines fun and learning, perfect for aspiring young scientists and curious minds. Don't miss this chance to become a hero in the world of public health!