Arts and Science
Professor Jumpalot's Mission
Professor I. Jumpalot has travelled from the year 2056 to get help changing the future. This is because Jumpalot’s future is governed by the villain Simon Sugarmore, whose unhealthy rules have created a worst-case health scenario. Professor I. Jumpalot has travelled back to the present to get expert help from children who have lots of common sense and science expertise. Only with their help can he rescue the health situation – in the future it’s too late!
Teaching the activity
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Print out the materials and pack the prop box.
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Run through the experiments at home before teaching.
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Find a room with lots of space.
Tip: If you are not used to teaching or role-play, it would be a good idea to have two or three adults running the activity together. See Guidelines, scene 1a – Science Theatre: How It Works.
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You are very welcome to send your rap-song, health poster or other project work to Novo Nordisk in your local area.
Find the address here.
Materials
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Introduction
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Step-by-step-manual
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Teacher guidelines (detailed explanations of the activities)
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Props
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Follow up activities
Other activity suggestions
The guidelines contain useful tips and ideas on how you can work with the performance as a topic over a longer period.
The performance – or parts of it – can also be shown to an audience of other classes and/or parents.
‘Science Theatre Light’ - if you are short of time or want less role-playing.
‘Science Show’ – science experiments only.
Educational goals
The goals of Science Theatre are to:
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Learn about health through science and roleplay
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Use the body and the imagination while having fun!
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Inspire children and teachers to work creatively with science
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Create a space where thoughts and opinions can be aired
Safety warning!
Substances used in the Science Theatre experiments are general household items and harmless when handled correctly and responsibly.
Please note: when carrying out the alternative experiments suggested in the guidelines you must wear protective goggles. If substances get in direct contact with the eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and seek medical advice immediately.
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