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The Sciencbook Schools’ Grand Prize Draw was delighted to award three prizes between March and July 2011. Pupils from Oxfordshire Secondary schools entered the Grand Prize Draw online and sent in their ideas about the science and innovation featured on www.sciencebook.org.uk which most inspired them.
OISSP Trustee, Chris Bryan, announced the winners and awarded prizes at the Science Teachers’ Festival in June 2011. He expressed OISSP’s hopes for the continued development of Sciencebook as an online resource to inform and inspire pupils about research into climate change, about sustainability and about the innovating people and companies within the STEM arena.
Prizes
TO EACH WINNER:
• A wind up Eco Media Player donated by the Trevor Baylis Foundation and • £15 iTune vouchers • BOOK ‘The Hot Topic’ by Professor Sir David King (signed) donated by The Smith School of Enterprise and the EnvironmentTO EACH SCHOOL for their library:
• DVD ‘The Age of Stupid- donated by Film Director Franny Armstrong and • BOOK 'Sustainable Energy Without Hot Air\' David JC MacKay donated by UIT Press Cambridge • Fascinating maths BOOK “1089 + All That” by David Acheson donated by David Acheson, Jesus College, Oxford • BOOK ‘The Hot Topic’ by Sir David King donated by The Smith School of Enterprise and the EnvironmentWinners
Climate Week – March 2011 winner: T. Graves Cokethorpe School:
Prize accepted by Chris Flaherty Head of Science on behalf of the winning pupil at The Science Teacher’s Festival.
Entry
My favourite idea mentioned on science book is the innovation of Ecotricity. This is an eco-friendly electricity provider that creates power by alternative means of clean resources. This includes both solar and wind power which even by themselves efficiently provide enough electricity for thousands and are a eco-friendly
May 2011 Winner: T. Atkinson-Seed. Didcot Girls’ School
Prize accepted by Lynn Nickerson of Didcot Girls’ School
Entry
My favourite idea mentioned on Sciencebook is the conception of what climate change could be doing to marine life and the ocean environments that cover over 70 percent of the planet. Images of the earth from space show the vast enormity of the world’s oceans, which are home to many types of marine creatures. However as well as the number of sea creatures that live here, climate change will also profoundly affect humans as the world’s oceans are essential to us as they regulate our climate, produce oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through processes such as photosynthesis
June 2011 Winner: J. Bennett Matthew Arnold School:
Prize received by teacher Miss Henderson
ENTRY
My favourite idea mentioned on Sciencebook is the use of hydrogen power, to power everyday things like: Batteries, Vehicles, planes, space travel, off-sure wind turbines the technology is developing and is now close to reality. The company behind hydrogen power Cella Energy Limited is developing the novel technology that allows hydrogen to be stored in a cheap and practical way. They are developing it to make it suitable for widespread use as a carbon-free alternative to petrol. Hydrogen, which produces only pure water when burned, is considered an ideal solution to cutting carbon emissions from petrol.
Partnership and funding continue to be sought to inspire young people, their schools and communities with more Sciencebook competitions, chapters and events. To register your interest as a STEM Teacher, STEM Ambassador, scientist, researcher, or feature/ sponsoring company do please get in touch.
Contact: Pauline Rutter
Email: contact@sciencebook.org.uk
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