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SAL Science Lab

Key Information

Location: City College Peterborough

Course code

14136122

Tutor

Angela Hutt

Start date

13 Jan 2025

End date

24 Mar 2025

Day & Time

Monday 13:00 - 15:00

Places left

12

Course Overview

Explore basic scientific ideas and concepts by doing fun experiments under expert guidance. You will research concepts such as action-reaction by launching a rocket, and thrust and friction by building a balloon car, and so much more. This course is aimed at Supported Adult Learners (SAL)(19+) with learning disabilities who do not have an EHCP.

You will:

• Discover basic scientific ideas and concepts.

• Develop a scientific approach to problem-solving.

• Use basic maths skills to do the experiments.

• Use correct terminology to describe observations.

You will need

An inquisitive nature to learn more about the world around you. All other materials will be provided.

This course is funded by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. Eligibility criteria apply which learners will be expected to evidence by

providing ID, proof of address and proof of income upon enrolment.

To book your place on the course, we would like to meet you to make sure the course is right for you. Please contact our friendly customer experience team by calling 01733 761 361 or emailing admin@citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk to book your appointment with one of our tutors.

What next?

After completing this course, you can, for example, expand your maths skills by joining one of our bitesize Multiply maths courses, learn more scientific principles by joining our SAL Science Lab - Part 2 course, or if you would like a bigger challenge, please ask us about our Functional Skills Maths course (eligibility criteria apply).

For more information please visit our website www.citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk or contact our customer experience team by calling 01733 761 361 or emailing admin@citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk.

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