Supercytes Teacher Training event

At National Museums Scotland, we care for collections of national and international importance, preserving them, interpreting them and making them accessible to as many people as possible.We have four national museums: theNational Museum of ScotlandandNational War Museum, in Edinburgh, theNational Museum of Flight, in East Lothian and theNational Museum of Rural Lifein East Kilbride.

National Museums Scotland

Suitable for: Primary 6–7 teachers and Secondary STEM teachers 
Location: Studio 2, Learning Centre, National Museum of Scotland
Cost: Free of charge  
No of tickets: 24 max 
Timings: 14:00–16:00
Dates: Fri 31 Jan 2020 
<A HREF="http://www.ed.ac.uk/supercytes" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Supercytes</A>: the immune cell standoff is a game-based resource focused on the cells involved in inflammation, immunology and infectious diseases.
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<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Designed for use in schools by medical research scientists from The University of Edinburgh Centre for Inflammation Research </LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Have fun with biology and encourage an early interest in science</LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Different formats for students aged 9–18</LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Introduce younger learners to white blood cells and how our bodies fight infection</LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Support older students learning basic immunology and inflammation biology</LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Integrated into the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence</LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Supercytes is now in use in over 140 schools </LI>
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 In this session you will:
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<LI>Learn to use the Supercytes card games</LI>
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<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Hear University of Edinburgh research scientists deliver the immunology & inflammation presentation</LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Ask questions about the science</LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Secure your free resource pack of games, worksheets, cartoons etc</LI>
<LI CLASS="MsoNormal">Visit the museum’s Parasites: Battle for Survival exhibition</LI>
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 All the Supercytes resources are free to Edinburgh and Lothians schools and to all teachers who’ve attending this training, regardless of school location. (One pack per school, while supplies last)
 Recent teacher testimonials
"There was very little need for teacher prep. The pack was comprehensive and easy to use. I will use this resource again next year.”
"I know this will change learning in the classroom."
"The resources are professional-looking and I envisage captivating for students."
"I really like it. A novel approach to a complex area of Biology."
"Fun but at the same time educational. Hits numeracy buttons as well."
"There were multi-level approaches and accessibility for a variety of students of various literacy and numeracy levels."
"Lots of scope to use creatively in an interdisciplinary topic."
 Refreshments from 14:00. Session starts 14:15.
Image © University of Edinburgh

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