Life’s new schools programme allows you to extend the Science Centre visit experience by bringing engaging STEM activities into your classroom too.
The Life Zone connects students with Life Science Centre and people working in STEM jobs across north east England.
In the activity, students:
Read about STEM jobs in the North East
Chat with STEM experts, in real time
Ask their questions about working in STEM
Vote for their favourite to win!
For students of all abilities
The activity is pupil-led (students ask the questions they want to) so different age groups, ability levels, and backgrounds all get something out of it.
Suitable for Year 5/P6 to Year 13/S6
Primary and secondary
Special schools, pupil referral units, and other non-mainstream educational settings
Everything happens online
Students can take part from home or school – all they need is internet access.
“It helps [to see] students in a different light. Some who are normally very quiet in school became very active in the chat.” –Teacher, I’m a Scientist May 2020
Secure experience
No personal details are shared on the site. Only students given access by their teacher can log in. Teachers can also moderate the Chat. All interaction is through text – there is no video or audio used – and we moderate all content. Guide to Data and Safeguarding.
Fits into your timetable
The Visit Zone is a flexible online activity.
Liaise with Life’s Bookings Team to book live chats for the dates and time that suit you. Students can log in at any point to read scientist profiles and vote for their favourite.
“The enthusiasm of the scientists involved is contagious and the children get very excited when questions are answered.” – Teacher, I’m a Scientist June 2019
Easy to set up and run
Book your chat by contacting Life’s Bookings Team.
We will send you login details for you and your class.
Log in ahead of your chat to read about the STEM people you will be talking to.
On the day of your chat login and click ‘Chat’. Chats are 40 minutes.
After the chat click ‘Vote’ to choose your favourite STEM person.
