Tag Archives: hands-on

Good bacteria – lactobaccilus

Posted on July 7, 2014 by lab13network

As part of our Dirty Stinky Children project we want to know all about microorganisms – the good, the bad and the ugly! We have learnt a lot about infections and diseases, rotting and decomposing and how our bodies protect … Continue reading →

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Swabbing the School (Irchester)

Posted on July 7, 2014 by lab13network

We swabbed different parts of the school searching for bacteria. To do this we had to make agar gel.The way this works is the bacteria feeds on the glucose in the nutrient agar which makes them grow into a colony … Continue reading →

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Going outdoors – Science CPD

Posted on April 4, 2014 by lab13network

We hope we can spread the Irchester science approach to as many children as we can! This week, Lab_13 Irchester hosted another exciting CPD event for local teachers. This time, we had over 20 teachers from lots of different schools … Continue reading →

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Coming soon…..

Posted on February 28, 2014 by lab13network

Excitement is building in Irchester… The Lab_13 Lectures are just three weeks away! We are pleased to say that both showings are now FULLY BOOKED which means we have about 400 children from Year5, 6 and 7 coming from all … Continue reading →

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Dads Club – Science of Cider

Posted on November 25, 2013 by lab13network

Dads Club on a Friday has been going from strength to strength in Irchester. The latest project has been all about the Science of Cider. As we had so many apples in our gardens at  the beginning of October we … Continue reading →

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“Why do leaves change colour in the autumn?”

Posted on November 7, 2013 by lab13network

At Lab_13 Irchester we asked ‘Why do leaves change colour every season?’ Today we got to find out the answer! We drew a Venn diagram on the white board and we sorted the leaves we had collected. We had red, … Continue reading →

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“How do you steer a hot air balloon?” – Lab_13 Irchester

Posted on October 22, 2013 by lab13network

On Friday the 18th we had a hot air balloon expert come in to Lab_13 Irchester. This great opportunity wouldn’t have happened if I, Madison Allingham, had not asked “How do you steer a hot air balloon?” and was eager … Continue reading →

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Do plants hibernate?

Posted on October 10, 2013 by lab13network

Year 3 in Irchester wanted to know “Do plants hibernate?” so we took to the wildlife area to find out. We have a large pond there and have noticed lots of duckweed growing. Last winter, the pond completely froze over … Continue reading →

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Happy 2nd Birthday Lab_13 Irchester!

Posted on June 10, 2013 by lab13network

As you all know, recently, it was Lab _13’s 2nd birthday!!!!!! It was stupendously stupendous. The day kicked off with an amazing assembly hosted by us, the committee. It was exciting and interactive and we wowed all 350 children with mindblowing … Continue reading →

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Dads’ Club in Irchester

Posted on April 23, 2013 by lab13network

Hi, My name is Ellen and I have just started Dads Club with my dad! For AGES I have wanted to join on a Friday but I have always been busy and my dad wasn’t able to get home from … Continue reading →

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