The Heat-Cool Programme: Climate Science Workshops for Children
Tue 29 Oct 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Zero Carbon Guildford, GU1 3HW
Description
Join the Heat-Cool Programme workshop this half term as we explore the impacts of climate change within your home and garden.
Have a chance to use thermal imaging equipment and enter a photo competition to win a prize!
We are inviting young people, parents, guardians and teachers to one of our interactive workshops as part of this years’ Festival of Social Science, hosted by the University of Surrey and Zero Carbon Guildford.
What to expect?
During the workshop, young people will have the chance to use thermal imagery cameras as we measure and learn about the impacts of climate change on heat energy found in everyday objects found around our homes.
Delivered by expert researchers from the University of Surrey’s Centre for Environment and Sustainability, this event aims to raise awareness about climate change and sustainability by demonstrating innovative technologies that are helping researchers understand the long-term climate implications of heat emissions. The team want to inspire action and empower young people to contribute positively towards a sustainable future.
Using thermal imagery cameras to measure and learn about the impacts of climate change on heat energy found in everyday objects found around our homes young people will develop their knowledge of how heat is transferred in various contexts, and properties of different objects, environments and everyday materials such as bricks, metal pipes, wood, rubber, PVC, glass, tarmac, stone and artificial grass. The workshop will also include interactive group activities, engaging learning videos, a fun quiz and a photo competition, with a prize for the winning image.
To continue the learning journey after the event, researchers will offer insights into the small changes we can make in our homes and daily lives to reduce heat emissions and suggest smartphone apps and tools for participants to explore the topics further.
Who are we?
The Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) is led by Professor Prashant Kumar at the University of Surrey, Guildford. The Centre vision is to provide ‘Clean Air for All’. Besides its world-leading air quality lab and global impact via its work in both developing and developed world, it also hosts the Guildford Living Lab, which is platform to work in partnership with the local community as we tackle future environmental issues. Guildford Living Lab has delivered several projects in collaboration with the local community, schools, councils and charity. Some recent examples include installation of ‘first living green gate’ in Sandfield Primary School and real-time display of air pollution. Drawing from the team's successful air quality project experiences with schools across London and Guildford, UK, they are excited to introduce the highly successful Heat-Cool programme to the local community.
Contact information: If you have any questions about the event, please contact Dr Valentine Seymour (v.i.seyour@surrey.ac.uk) of Dr Jeetendra Sahani (jeetendra.sahani@surrey.ac.uk).
How to register:
There will be two 2-hour sessions held for up to 20 people per session. Both of these sessions are listed on Ticket Tailor so please select the event you wish to register for. Young people should also bring and register an adult where appropriate! Tickets are limited, and we will operate waiting lists when we reach capacity.
Session 1: 10am -12pm.
Session 2: 1pm – 3pm.
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This event forms part of this year's ESRC Festival of Social Scienc
Location
Zero Carbon Guildford, GU1 3HW