How to Save the Planet in 45 minutes

This show explores how small changes in households can make a huge impact on the planet. Discover the links between pollution, climate change, and the actions we take every day.

A carbon-busting sustainability show exploring the science behind the environmental campaign that encourages households to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

This eco-show was developed after working on environmental campaigns with Anglia Television, the Anglia Action team, and a partnership with an environmental school festival. It has since toured with the Carbon Reduction Team from the University of East Anglia and to other national and international science events.

Methane gas balloon explodes producing fireball. Dr Ken shows the hazards of unwanted methane production from rotting food and organic waste with a gas explosion.

Dr Ken breaths out of a clear plastic tube pipe into a bubbling flask of green coloured water (a solution of Universal Indicator).

Dr Ken holds a long plastic flexi hose to explain polymerization

A pupil holds a hand boiler and presents it to a webcam. A screen shows a close up of the volunteers hand and a blue liquid rising up the hand boiler.

Banana placed over Dr Ken's face in a funny manner

Dr Ken covers a burning fire torch with a glass beaker.

Young volunteers on staging playing a sorting decomposing rubbish game

Amazed students observe a as a glass is placed above it.

Description

Curriculum

Outcomes

Follow Dr Ken as he attempts to slim his bin. Will he avoid being blown up by a rotting banana,? Will he be distracted by fantastic plastic? Can he find other uses for a Coke can? Reduce his carbon footprint and affect climate change one tree at a time? He may well be talking rubbish, but it will make sense!!!

Content includes :

Historical pollution hazards and environmental effects caused by human activity.
The science of composting.
Waste Mountains and the dangers of combustion.
The science of Plastic
Energy, combustion, and the production of CO2.
Importance of CO2 to our planet & the Greenhouse effect
The science of Climate change.
The water cycle.
The importance of sustainability.
The science of why everyone should reduce reuse and recycle

Each presentation :

Reinforces key curriculum STEM concepts.
Enhances and extends aspects of the STEM curriculum
Enables audiences to think fondly upon STEM subjects.
Show how STEM affects us in the real world.

VIDEOS: Shows & Reports

Science Museum Promo

Science Week

Anglia TV Presenter

Science Museum Promo

Science Week

Anglia TV Presenter

Testimonials

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“Thank you so much for visiting during Science Week. Your shows never disappoint and as Science Lead, it was great to hear such amazing feedback from both staff and pupils. There was a real buzz of excitement around the school and we can’t wait to see you again next year!”

Nicola Williams

St Mary's Primary

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“Dr Ken forces his audience to care about environmental issues and he challenges all of them to take action to save the planet. His show presents the serious issues of global warming in an exciting, dynamic and fun way. This should be essential viewing for any government.”

Bridget Fielden

Northgate High School

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“Just thought I’d drop you a line to say thanks, and to let you know what a big hit you were! All staff were really impressed with the show and workshops. In fact so much so that we are hoping to get you back soon.”

Two Village School

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“It made science look like fun, and it was very enjoyable. Good for people like me who find science hard to digest”

School Pupil

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“Thank You! for the brilliant workshops yesterday. All the pupils and staff involved had a most enjoyable day with everyone learning something new, and I look forward to another inspiring experience next year.”

Stephanie O’Leary

Buile Hill Visual Arts College Salford

Booking Enquiry

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Booking a science show in schools can be a great way to enhance the learning experience for students, foster curiosity and a love for learning, provide hands-on experience, and inspire career interests in STEM fields.

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