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Celebrate Science with Kerry Library- November 2021

This November we are delighted to be working with MakerMeet Ireland to offer all Kerry Schools the opportunity to take part in free online science workshops. 

There is no limit to the amount of workshops that you can attend with your class. Click on the link below to access the live stream for the workshop. You can also register below to receive the details of all workshops and the required links directly to your inbox.
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These workshops will be delivered by YouTube live stream. The facilitator will not be able to see into your classroom (so no camera or microphone are required) but your class will still be able to ask questions using the chat function. 

All links will remain live for 7 days after the event so that you can catch up on the workshop if you were unable to attend the live session. 
Register for Workshop Details & Reminders HERE
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Workshop 1: Explore the Microscopic World: Wednesday 10th November@ 11.00am

We always see the world around us - from news to our own local environment. But what about the other world that lives just under our noses? (Sometimes literally!) See the microscopic world in full HD detail! Figure out what a variety of objects are in this fun and engaging lesson.
Suggested Age: 6yrs+
Materials Required: None- This event is a presentation. Students will be able to ask questions using the chat function on the live stream. 

To access this workshop on Wednesday 10th November @ 11.00am follow the link: ​https://youtu.be/tdLDTiiEnVo
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Workshop 2: Make Sound Experiments: Tuesday 16th November @ 11.00am

​Come join us to experiment with sound by sharing a piano, making songs, looking a rhythm, harmonics & strings, changing your voice, drawing music using abstract art to make sound and more!"
Suggested Age: 6yrs+
Material Required: Students will need access to Google Chrome on any device (desktop, laptop, iPad, tablet, phone) - maybe headphones too in case it get's noisy! Students can work in groups on a device for this workshop. 

To access this workshop on Tuesday 16th November @ 11.00am follow the link: ​https://youtu.be/HOLvDFT-ajA
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Workshop 3: Make a Rocket: Wednesday 17th November @ 10.00am

Join us to make very simple but highly effective mini rockets! These rockets can be launched over 30 feet! Only basic materials will be needed for this experiment which can be done easily in the classroom. We will explore energy, distance and more in this exciting and fun experiment.
Suggested Age: 8yrs+
Materials Required: 
Scissors
1x match head only (per rocket/per student)
1x Bamboo skewer
Tin Foil
Template (downloadable from: https://www.makermeet.ie/downloads)
Lighter or Candle

To access this workshop on Wednesday 17th November @10.00am follow the link:​https://youtu.be/NjuurJklw60
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Workshop 4: Have a Heart: Friday 19th November @10.00am

Students will watch the creation of a simple model to explore the role of heart valves in preventing blood from flowing the wrong way. They will then see a heart representing the blood flow into and out of a chamber of the heart, demonstrating how blood is pumped through the chamber to/from the body.
Suggested Age: 10yrs+
Materials Required: None- This event is a presentation. Students will be able to ask questions using the chat function on the live stream. 

To access this workshop on Friday 19th November at 10.00am follow the link: https://youtu.be/qh4aTGpaRv
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Workshop 5: Paper Tower Challenge: Friday 19th November @12.00pm

Using just 10 sheets of A4 paper and a 100g bag of rice… participants will try to build the tallest tower they can to support the weight. Only one small caveat... no tape, glue, staples or anything to hold the paper together!
Suitable Age: 6yrs+
Materials Required: 10x A4 sheets of plain paper (per group/student)
1x Weight (100g bag of rice works well)

To access this workshop on Friday 19th November at 12.00pm follow the link: ​https://youtu.be/D1mbzz7Ce5s
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