[T]he MP for Copeland has been treated to a biology lesson with a difference at REACT Foundation’s Annual Science and Engineering show this week.
Trudy Harrison MP joined year five and six children at Lakes College for a mind-blowing afternoon of all things science and engineering on Tuesday.
More than 2000 children from schools across West Cumbria attended the two-day event, which saw the outreach team from the National Science Museum deliver the interactive performance.
The annual event is organised by Cleator Moor based company, The React Foundation, who are celebrating 13 years as well as more than 10 years of delivering their dynamic curriculum linked science and engineering shows.
Trudy Harrison MP said: “The Annual Science and Engineering Shows that React Foundation have brought to West Cumbria enables children to investigate a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths in a really fun, if slightly revolting way.”
‘It Takes Guts’ was the appropriately named main performance at this year’s event, offering pupils a visual demonstration of the human digestive system.
Trudy added: “I did a fair amount of grimacing, it’s true to say, but learning about the journey of food and why our poo is brown was fascinating, most importantly the session really inspired the children, the laughter and participation demonstrated their enjoyment. The number of schools engaged with the programme is fantastic, a tremendous achievement by all involved and super to see the efforts being enjoyed by so many pupils and teachers.”
A further 300 students will take part in the show at other venues including SEN performances at Mayfield School in Whitehaven.
The REACT Foundation was founded in 2004 to encourage West Cumbrian students to attend university to study an engineering related degree.
Kayleigh Daniels, Trustee of the REACT Foundation said: “We were delighted that our local MP Trudy Harrison was able to join us at a performance of ‘It Takes Guts’ as part of our annual science show. As always, the level of engagement from the kids in the audience was fantastic – The Science Museum has a real talent for bringing the subject to life.”
