A 90-minute activity looking into gemstones delivered in school/college or at the Assay Office. Participate in hands-on activities where students will work with BCU gemmologists while using of a range of testing equipment. Each test performed will enable separation and gemstone identification.
A short talk about gemstone properties and how gemmological equipment aids in identification. This is a hands-on workshop where students will work with BCU gemmologists while using of a range of testing equipment. Each test performed will enable separation and gemstone identification.
Delivered in School or College or Assay Office
Year Group:
10, 11, 12, 13
Gatsby Benchmark:
2, 4, 5, 7
Learning Objectives (Linked to the Aimhigher Plus Progression Framework Learning Outcomes):
Feel motivated and confident to succeed in school (As 3.1)
Recognise the importance of succeeding at school (At 3.1)
Recognise that GCSE and post 16 qualifications are required to access HE (At 3.2)
Recognise how post 16 choices impact on future progression (Aw 4.1)
Understand the necessity of HE for progression to certain careers (Aw 4.2)
Recognition of the opportunities that may arise from attending HE (Ac 4.2)
Recognise the skills and qualifications required for chosen HE pathway (Aw 5.1)
Identify the potential career options following participation in HE (Aw 5.3)
http://aimhigherwm.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Progression-Framework.pdf
Places Available:
20
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