Plant science summer school NV202 / A17
Summary
This course is an invitation only event.
This course gives a select group of post-16 biology teachers the opportunity to join a plant science summer school hosted by some of the leading lights in plant science.
The programme aligns with the Gatsby Plant Science Summer School for biology undergraduates. Teachers will share in some of its inspiring practical workshops, contemporary plant science research updates and discussions on the importance and relevance of plant science.
This residential summer school takes place near York from Sunday 1st – Wednesday 4th July 2018. You will stay in accommodation close to the summer school venue. A generous ENTHUSE Award is available to eligible schools to cover costs and to support the implementation of your professional development.
Inspired by the sessions, you will be supported, both during the summer school and afterwards, in producing a new teaching and learning resource relevant to post-16 biology specifications. In time, these will be disseminated via the SAPS website, the ASE Annual Conference and STEM Learning in order to engage other teachers and students and inspire and motivate future plant scientists.
To attend you will need to complete a short application form. To request an application form please email saps@hermes.cam.ac.uk
Summer School practical sessions for 2018:
Plant Pathology - Track pathogen infections with FERA scientists using PCR and identify common plant pathogens.
Cell Biology - Use confocal microscopes to experience real-time cell processes visualised with fluorescent proteins.
Plant Development - Unravel the secrets behind the spiral and body form patterns, programme your own flower plan and re-create plant forms in-silico.
Plant ID - Experience a foolproof way to identify and plant to family level and practice your field ID skills.
Summer School lectures for 2018:
“Thinking without a brain - auxin and the self-organisation of plant form”
“Engineering Plants for Farming and Pharming”
“The sticky business of microbes and plant roots”
“Combining plants, physics and mathematics to unlock the secrets of epigenetics”
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- demonstrate new knowledge and understanding of plant science topics
- discuss scientific issues and controversies related to contemporary plant sciences
- identify stimulating contemporary plant science ideas, practical activities and resources and use these to develop inspiring teaching approaches
- support, advise and encourage post-16 biology students about plant sciences at university
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