Cracking Cholera!
Based across the archives and the labs, this workshop sets students on an interactive investigation into the causes and cures of cholera in the past and present.
About this workshop
Put your potions into practice by joining us on an interactive investigation into an outbreak of Cholera, which happened in 19th century Gateshead. Combining the subjects of History and Science, this visit gives your students unique access to 缅北禁地 Special Collections and the opportunity to carry out practical work in a 缅北禁地 science lab.
Students will start the day by exploring resources in our Special Collections. Armed with new knowledge and inspiration, they will then hit the labs to create their own 19th century cure for cholera. Next, they'll investigate the use of magic bullets (antibiotics) and see first-hand how their 19th-century tinctures affect the function of cells. Finally, students will become modern day biomedical scientists and must identify cholera victims from a number of bacterial swab samples.
Suitable for: Key Stage 3+
Subject(s): History, Biology and Science
Duration: 1 day
Availability: Limited, please see the expression of interest form for available dates.
Group size: Minimum of 8 students and up to 32 students per workshop.
Please note, only one workshop can be booked per school.
Visit Bursary
The University’s central Outreach team offer a Visit Bursary that can support with the travel costs for bringing students to campus that teachers can apply for. Please direct any queries to the team at visit.bursary@ncl.ac.uk.