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At-Bristol goes
ape during National Science Week
At-Bristol is celebrating National Science Week with a packed programme of events and activities for the public, schools and teachers alike. Running from 10–19 March 2006, the events aim to encourage everyone to take an active interest in science and technology and help to inspire a future generation of British scientists. You can go bananas in Wildwalk-At-Bristol and discover more about yourself and your ape relatives in the stimulating interactive exhibition, Great Apes – How Great are you? From trying your hand at knuckle walking to seeing where you stand on the ape height chart or hanging tight on the monkey bars, there’s a whole host of ape activities to explore. Visitors will gain a unique insight into the threats humans are creating for the future survival of the other great apes, leaving inspired on ways to help save their environments. There’s also the chance to learn more about ape behaviour in Ape antics, run by Wildwalk’s specialist Live Science team. Investigate ape skulls and discover how to move and play like an ape and chatter like a chimpanzee in this fun drop in event!
And if you’re game for more ape insights, head to the IMAX®-Theatre-At-Bristol to see a special screening of the renowned wildlife film, Mountain Gorilla 2D. Take a stunning trip to the remote volcanic mountains in Africa to experience the lives of the endangered Mountain gorilla. See them as they eat, sleep, play and interact with each other and discover the uncertainty of their future. Mountain Gorilla 2D will be showing from 6-26 March and tickets can be booked at normal IMAX prices in advance or on the day. Over in Explore-At-Bristol, healthy eating is on the menu in the Live Science zone, with a drop in event investigating exactly what our bodies need to stay happy and healthy. Find out what goes on in our digestive system, get to grips with food groups and see where different foods come from around the globe. This lively debate and demonstration event encourages everyone to join in and is free with a ticket to Explore. If you’re hungry for more, don’t miss Explore’s brand new exhibition, Jet set, go which has been designed especially for children under eight. Opening on 13 March, the exhibition lets little ones imaginations take flight, experiencing the excitement of airport adventures and travelling tales. For schools, there’s a choice of eight hands-on learning workshops to take part in during National Science Week. Designed to support topics covered in the Explore and Wildwalk exhibitions and IMAX® films, all workshops link closely to key curriculum topics and cater for students from Key Stage 1 right through to Post-16. With workshops including Healthy bodies, Fantastic Forces, Datalogging and DNA photocopying, there’s something for all ages and stages. There’s also a whole host of specialist workshops taking place for teachers in the Science Learning Centre South West, based in Explore. For more information on all the courses taking place please view www.sciencelearningcentres.org.uk or call 0845 345 3344. For details of all At-Bristol’s National Science Week events, view the website www.at-bristol.org.uk or call the booking line 0845 345 1235. For more information please contact Annabel Iles in the At-Bristol press office. Tel: 0117 915 7152, fax: 0117 915 7200 or email annabel.iles@at-bristol.org.uk Note to Editors:
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