Imperial College Faculty of Natural Sciences London Schools Competition

Robert is delighted to have been invited once again to join the judging panel of the Imperial College London Faculty of Natural Sciences London Schools competition.

The purpose of the competition is to motivate school pupils to engage with science, to encourage them to work together as part of a team and to engage them in a fun activity that is motivated by their curiosity and drive.

The competition first ran in 2014/15, with the aim being for teams to put together a case for “The most significant scientific discovery or achievement of the last century”.

The competition will run again in 2015/16 when the aim will be for teams to identify an everyday problem that directly impacts society. They must then come up with a new and innovative scientific solution to tackle this problem and present this in the form of a short film.

An information pack with full details of the competition will be sent out to schools across Greater London in November 2015 and pre-registration will open in December 2015.

Visit to Dartford Grammar School

Robert will be delivering the annual Stephenson Lecture at Dartford Grammar School.  The lecture, named after the late Head of Science at the school, Dr Brian Stephenson, will be given to around 200 pupils of the school.

Utterly Amazing Science

I’ve enjoyed hands-on science for as long as I remember. Now you can try amazing things for yourself – pop-ups and experiments – and be thrilled like me’. Professor Robert Winston

Launch a rocket, peer inside a brain and see an atom pop up before your eyes, this summer DK brings you Utterly Amazing Science, a new interactive, pop-up book for children by leading science expert Professor Robert Winston.

Utterly Amazing Science is jam packed with brand new colourful illustrations, engaging text and amazing facts and stories, capturing young imaginations and helping readers get to grips with the various subjects within science. Not only does this book make learning fun, it also covers core national curriculum content in science, the human body and maths, plus games and activities for kids to try at home.

What makes this book so unique are the pop-ups, tabs, flaps and wheels that demonstrate the many incredible facts and ideas which can be found throughout the book. Readers can use push and pull sliders to feel the force, get to grips with the building blocks of matter with a pop-up atom, and learn how an engine works by turning an interactive crank around on the page.

These fun demonstrations offer a new, interactive approach to learning whilst unravelling the mysteries of science by allowing children to see how things work for themselves. The ‘try at home’ demonstrations also gives kids the opportunity to have a go at some real experiments such as bending water, the magic coin trick and making nearly instant ice cream.

All the core topics are covered including, forces, motions, light and colour, elements and matter and magnets and electricity, making it the perfect guide for homework help and information. Not only will this vibrant, interactive guide get kids enthused and excited about this incredible subject, the combination of facts and interactivity will leave them thoroughly blown away.

 

Find Utterly Amazing Science on Amazon.co.uk

Science Year by Year

From the discovery of the wheel to the worldwide web our thirst for innovation is what makes us human. Science Year by Year takes a fascinating look at our heritage of invention and explores how science has shaped the past and how it may shape the future.

Science Year by Year has a new discovery for everyone in the family, with global coverage of all major scientific advances. Groundbreaking thinkers such as Marie Curie, Albert Einstein and Charles Darwin are covered, with their discoveries clearly explained and situated in scientific history with illustrated timelines. Revolutionary innovations such as measuring time, gears and plastics are detailed alongside scientific artefacts such as navigation tools and flying machines.

Science Year by Year is perfect for anyone interested in invention and innovation with exciting discoveries to be made by all.

Hear Professor Winston talking about the book in this podcast.

 

Find Science Year by Year on Amazon.co.uk

DK (2013)

ISBN 978-1409316138

 

That’s Life

What makes Earth an ideal place for life to survive? Robert Winston will take kids back to Earth’s beginnings showing how organisms live and survive in That’s Life. From the very big to the microscopic, meet the animals, plants, fungi and bacteria that play an important role in sustaining life on Earth.

Packed with colourful images, facts and stats, That’s Life introduces the features and characteristics of the six main kingdoms of life. Let your child discover how life began and just what it means to be alive today.

DK Publishing (2012)

ISBN 978-1405391504

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Science Experiments

Introduce your child to science with Professor Robert Winston’s Science Experiments. These exciting hands-on experiments from creating balloon rockets or glow in the dark jelly to making metal detectors, will help your child get to grips with science. Science Experiments covers all areas of science from life on earth to physical science. There are projects for all abilities, from quick & easy science in seconds to trickier group projects for schools. Packed with easy step-by-steps and over 350 photos and illustrations, for explosively fun activities that you can do at home!

Winner of The Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize 2012

 

 

 

Find Science Experiments on Amazon.co.uk

DK Publishing (2011)

ISBN 978-1405362863

 

What Goes On in My Head?

Join Professor Robert Winston and introduce your child to the most powerful, complicated computer network that exists – their brain. From what the different parts of the brain do and why it changes at different stages in a person’s life, to why sleep is so important for us.

Packed with amazing illustrations and fascinating facts like why bird song is similar to human speech and what makes animals yawn. As well as fun brainteasers to test your child’s memory, perception, reasoning and reactions.

Find What goes on in my head on Amazon.co.uk

DK Publishing (2010)

ISBN 978-1405353731