Open weekend for the public 2006

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The details below relate to the 2006 event

Arrangements for schools

Rothamsted is the oldest agricultural research centre in the world. Our science supports sustainable agriculture and the environment and ranges from the molecular level to landscape studies. We will be holding our first open weekend for seven years this autumn. Our laboratories and field experiments can be viewed and Rothamsted science explored with the help of interactive exhibits and the scientists involved. There will be much that is of interest to school children, either visiting with their schools or with their families.

Secondary schools and sixth form colleges

Schools at this level are welcome to visit on Friday 29th September between 10am - 3pm. This is an exclusive day for secondary schools and we will endeavour to meet the coach fares of any local (Herts, Beds or Bucks) school that wishes to attend. Exhibits include:

• Assessing environmental impact of GM crops
• Energy crops to tackle climate change
• Developing repellents for malaria mosquitoes
• Tracking insects with radar
• Farming and pollution
• Science for developing countries

Primary schools

Exhibits will be open for primary school children to visit with their families on the Saturday and Sunday between 11-5pm. Many of the activities will be suitable for this age group including:

• Children's fun quiz
• Dress up as a scientist
• Colouring competition
• Minibeasts under the microscope
• Touchy feely fungi

Contact

Adelia de Paula. Telephone: 01582 763133 ext 2260. Email: adelia.depaula@rothamsted.ac.uk