Join us for a high-energy, interactive session designed to demystify the invisible world of microorganisms. Through a series of engaging, classroom-ready activities, we will explore how germs act as the catalysts for common illnesses and track the fascinating—and often messy—ways they spread. Participants will master key microbiological terminology and investigate practical, simple methods for infection prevention.
Key Investigations:
The Sneeze Zone: Mapping the surprising distance and velocity of a sneeze to visualize the transmission of droplets.
Mechanical Models: Step-by-step instructions to construct a functional "working cough" model to demonstrate droplet spread.
Defence Tactics: Testing and comparing the most effective methods to halt the spread of germs in a school environment.
Course Date: 21st September 2026
Clopsing Date: 19th August 2026
Audience
This SSERC Meet is designed for teachers working with learners at First and Second Levels. It is an introductory-level session, covering core aspects of Electricity, to increase confidence in teaching the basics of electrical circuits.
Rationale
This professional learning event is part of a range of STEM professional learning available from the Early Years and Primary Team at SSERC.
You and your colleagues will join us for a twilight session from your own setting as we guide you through the activities remotely online, which are designed to promote knowledge and understanding as well as providing great ideas for practical STEM. Help and advice can be sought during this live online event.
Course Leader
The Early Years and Primary Team at SSERC
01383 626070
Please contact us with any enquiries at primary@sserc.scot
This SSERC Meet comes at no cost to your setting. All we ask is that you and your colleagues attend on the day and complete the register and evaluations, in order that we can improve our professional learning offer.
Funding
SSERC have a long-standing strategic partnership with the Edina Trust. The Edina Trust are currently supporting all open SSERC Meet activity run by the Early Years and Primary team. The support from the Edina Trust has allowed us to increase the number of items in your resource kit.
Please tag @EdinaTrust in any social media posts to share the impact their support has had on you, your colleagues and learners through practical STEM activities.
The Edina Trust also support selected Local Authorities on a rolling 3 year programme. To find out more, please see https://www.edinatrust.org.uk/science-grant-scheme
Curriculum Reference: SCN 1-13a
Experience & Outcome: "I know the symptoms of some common diseases caused by germs. I can explain how they are spread and discuss how some methods of preventing and treating disease benefit society".
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