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Bridging Science Divides: Chemistry Outreach in the Eastern Cape

Join us on a journey to improve science education in under-resourced schools in the Eastern Cape through innovative outreach initiatives led by Rhodes University and Bristol University. Our collaborative efforts aim to empower teachers, engage students, and promote science as a career option. From practical workshops to engaging demonstrations, together we are making science accessible, relevant, and fun for all.

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Bridging Science Divides: Chemistry Outreach in the Eastern Cape

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  1. Chemistry Outreach in the Eastern Cape: A Science & Communication Initiative between Rhodes University and Bristol University, UK. S.R. Abel, S.N. Sunassee, Meyer, M. Tukulula, J.D. Sewry* j.sewry@ru.ac.za

  2. Background • Mathematics and science teacher shortage • Schools under resourced or teachers cannot use resources • 2008 matric results: Physical Science – only 15% achieved a pass above 50%.

  3. Rhodes University Initiatives • Khanya Maths & Science Club • Chemsoc Outreach • Chemistry Teacher Training Collaboration between RU Chemistry Dept, DoE & RU Education Dept • Scifest Africa

  4. Bristol University Initiatives • Bristol ChemLabS • Outreach • Schools • Primary • Secondary • Teachers • Wider Community • Summer School • ‘A Pollutants Tale’ • Practical Chemistry Workshops

  5. Common Goals • Improving Standards of Science Education in Schools • Empowering science teachers • Making Science accessible, relevant and fun • Improving Practical Work • Encouraging young people to see science as a career option

  6. Fact-finding Visit to Bristol School of Chemistry

  7. Fact-finding Visit to Bristol School of Chemistry

  8. Junior School Chemistry Workshops – RU Chem Dept

  9. High School Chemistry Lecture Demonstrations – Grahamstown Schools

  10. Where to from here? • Ongoing Collaboration with Bristol School of Chemistry ChemlabS • Taking Chemistry demonstrations and lecture demonstrations further afield • Training Teachers • Encouraging outreach as an aid to learning amongst Rhodes Chemistry Undergraduates (Service Learning) • Using young scientists to communicate the relevance and importance of science to the wider community

  11. Acknowledgements • Rhodes University • Staff and Students: Bristol University School of Chemistry • Dr Linda Sellou and Dr Preeti Kaur • Prof Mike Davies-Coleman • Rhodes Postgraduates • Afrox and Sasol Photographs – S. Sunnassee, J. Sewry, A. Meyer, S. Abel and Bristol ChemLabS website

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