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About the Workshop
Introduction to atoms, molecules, and compounds.
Understand what different medicines are used for.
In pairs, build a series of molecules of medical drugs.
Discussion around careers linked to biochemistry.
Build a large molecule as a class whilst learning about the drug discovery process.
This workshop is great as part of a full STEM day for Keystage 3 learners. It can also be run as a careers fair stand.
Student Learning
Curriculum Links:
Science - Atoms, elements, and compounds:
A simple (Dalton) atomic model
Differences between atoms, elements, and compounds
Chemical symbols and formulae for elements and compounds.
Skills Builder Framework Links:
Listening
Problem solving
Staying positive
Teamwork
Logistics and Planning
Can be delivered in a standard classroom with a projector and screen.
Workshops can be booked on their own and delivered on rotation throughout the day or delivered as part of a series of workshops,
where classes rotate between multiple activities.
Molecules to Medicine
Groups of approximately 30 learners
Keystage 3 and 4
40-60 minutes