School Holiday Activities - Young Doctors - 25 January 2022 (SOLD OUT)
Perth College
Thinkways is hosting exciting, challenging and hands-on half day workshops in the field of human anatomy for inquisitive children aged 8 to 14. Students with aspirations to the medical fields will find these invaluable experiences and others will simply enjoy exploring a subject that interests them with like-minded peers. Guided by a qualified teacher specialising in the sciences and a registered emergency nurse, students will explore the human body like never before which will develop anatomical knowledge and foster critical and creative thinking. Maximum fun and exploration but not for the fainthearted!
It is important to note that these workshops are a fun yet challenging learning experience. All participants need to be willing and able to work positively and responsibly in group-based activities.
Note: If booking more than one child, each child will need to be booked separately.
Young Doctors - Kidney, Digestive & Musculoskeletal Workshop
Ages 8 to 14
25 January 2022
9:30 AM - 3 PM
Human Anatomy Workshop
Details: What happens to all that food you consume daily? How can you eat upside down? Take a journey through your intestines and explore the major organs involved in digestion. The first part of this workshop includes digestive system theory, kidney structure and function and dissection. We then move into the amazing world of muscles, nerves and bones. How do you treat a fracture? What structures are involved in movement? We will delve into muscoskeletal system theory, critical first aid and joint dissection to provide hands on exploration into bones, cartilage, muscles and connective tissues.
Guided by Mr Alan Slater, a qualified gifted and talented teacher (with over 10 years experience in delivering human anatomy workshops) and accompanied by our wonderful Emergency Nurse, Yuliya, students will explore the human body like never before to develop anatomical knowledge and foster critical and creative thinking.
Cost: $120
WHAT TO BRING
- A4 folder (to store handouts), recess and lunch (nut free please), water bottle.
- A zest for problem solving and a thirst for a challenge!
ARRIVAL & PICK UP
- Children will need to be signed in and out of the workshop. Your child can be dropped off at 9:30 AM and be collected at 3 PM.
CONTACT DETAILS
LOCATION
Perth College
31 Lawley Crescent, Jean Rogerson Science building - Lab 1, Mt Lawley WA 6050
- Doors open 10 minutes prior to the workshop start time. Once signed in, parents are free to leave (but welcome to stay up to the start time).
ABOUT THINKWAYS
Thinkways is an independent educational organisation providing unique workshops which cater for inquisitive children. The program allows children to collaborate and work together with like-minded peers in an enriching, challenging and engaging environment.
The program aims to:
- Nurture children’s unique interests and abilities by providing stimulating programs that open them up to new ideas and experiences.
- Support children to develop a growth mindset by praising the process, practice and hard work that allows achievement of true potential.
- Encourage intellectual risk taking and embrace failures as a part of the learning process.
The workshops are run by fully qualified, registered teachers with over 10 years experience in delivering specialised educational programs for gifted and talented children and assisted by experts in their field.
Workshops are limited to a maximum size of 16 with a facilitator/participant ratio of 1:8 in all workshops.