Bootcamps
The lab science bootcamp track
The lab science track is for curious students who want to understand why things happen.
What students do
- Investigate: each day starts with a question, such as "What makes a reaction faster?"
- Experiment: students design and run experiments in the physics and chemistry labs.
- Slow it down: using time controls, they see events that are too fast to watch in real life.
- Compare: where possible, they repeat an experiment with real equipment and compare results.
Example investigations
- rates of reaction and temperature;
- how lenses form images;
- what makes an electromagnet stronger;
- why some objects float.
Skills students gain
- forming hypotheses and fair tests;
- measuring accurately and recording data;
- drawing conclusions from evidence;
- presenting scientific findings.
Who it suits
Students preparing for secondary science, Senior School pathways or national exams, and anyone who enjoys asking "why?"
The showcase
Teams present an investigation as a short science talk, with their data and conclusions.