Name: Outbreak Lab workshop
Start: 2020-03-03T10:30:00Z
End: 2020-03-05T13:20:00Z
Location: National Museum of Scotland

Outbreak Lab workshop

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Suitable for: S1–3  Cost: Free of charge  
No of pupils: 24 per session max  Timings: 10:30–13:00 or 11:00–13:30 
(60 minute workshop, 60 minute exhibition & gallery visit)  Dates: Tue 3–Thu 5 Mar 2020 
In this hands‐on, experimental workshop, pupils will use real laboratory techniques from Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre to track the outbreak of an infectious, parasitic disease. 
 They will use micropipettes and other lab equipment to perform a mock diagnostic test, supported by scientists from The Roslin Institute and Edinburgh Infectious Diseases. Pupils will work as a group to interpret their results and agree on a recommended course of action. 
 The session l also covers some of the science behind disease diagnosis and how parasitic diseases can spread between animals and humans, and gives pupils the opportunity to meet and interact with professional scientists who are working on infectious diseases. 
 Class A 
10:30–11:30 – Workshop 
11:30–12:00 – Visit Parasites exhibition 
12:00–12:30 – Visit Science & Technology galleries 
12:30–13:00 – Lunch (space set aside in lunchroom for packed lunches)
 Class B
11:00–11:30 – Visit Parasites exhibition
11:30–12:00 – Visit Science & Technology galleries 
12:00–12:30 – Lunch (space set aside in lunchroom for packed lunches)
12:30–13:30 - Workshop 
 
This event is run in partnership with the University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute, Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre and Edinburgh Infectious Diseases.
Classes must be accompanied by a teacher. 
By reserving 1 timeslot, you can bring up to 24 pupils. If you are bringing less than 24, please let us know on the booking form and we may combine with a small class from a different school. 
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Travel Subsidy
The University of Edinburgh is able to provide some financial support towards travel expenses for schools attending this workshop. This is specifically targeted at state schools in deprived areas, where more than 45% of pupils are in the lowest 20% SIMD category. The support would be up to a max of £200 per school. This is available on a first come, first served basis. Please enquire upon booking for further information.

National Museum of Scotland

Thank you for booking. We will forward a confirmation pack via email in early 2020.

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