New Active Science Studio

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New Active Science Studio

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This is the future of science education

• At the present we are one of only 6 schools in
  the country to have this new type of science
  classroom. Two of them are in Leighton Buzzard.
  These are Gilbert Inglefield and Linslade Middle
  schools

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New concept in education

• A Taoist Chinese proverb
• I hear and I forget
• I see and I remember
• I DO and I UNDERSTAND

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This is an interactive classroom
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Interactive whiteboards
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Mobile work desks
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Work tables can be moved around to suit different
teaching styles

• There are a number of points for gas,
  electricity and internet connection

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Carpets in the studio
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Work desks are totally independent
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Surround sound system for accelerated learning
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Colour scheme

• Both Linslade and ourselves have picked the
  colour pale green. Research shows this has a
  calming effect on students

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Top of the line projectors
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Lighting system

• A revolutionary system of lighting which
  mimics daylight. This stimulates the cerebral
  part of the brain

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No more uncomfortable stools
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CCTV

• This CCTV is all round the lab including the
  interactive demo desk of the teacher. These
  images are then placed on the interactive board.
  This can be stored as practical assessment of
  students. It is also possible to put
  demonstrations on the website for students that
  are ill and miss lessons

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New preparation room
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Fish tanks and plants

• New types of features to enhance the calming
  effect

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A Planetarium

• The studio has a domed which can turm into a
  planetarium.
• No OTHER school in the country will have this
  teaching tool

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A new all purpose graphic design room

• One of the advantages of our lab been on a
  second level is that we have a new graphic design
  room built underneath.

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Interactive cross curricular garden

• This will be between the year 6 block and
  Science studio block. Here many ideas such as
  open air theatre, energy park with a dam outside
  art facilities and Ecology corner. Most of the
  ideas have come from the students. Here is Emily
  Larkins, the winner of the competition and Mr
  Bird, the LEA coordinator of the project