Singing Science is an edutainment project that offers a memorable and refreshing way to present scientific ideas to students.
At the moment offerings are in the area of genetics, with different types of interaction for different Key Stage groups and audience sizes, detailed on this page. Have a browse and then please fill in the form below if interested.
Costs are typically free for state schools in the Cambridge area, and to cover transport for those further afield. Costs will be £200 for performances at private/independent schools.
Rishi, the performer, is DBS checked.
He is also available as a Humanist speaker for your school. Please apply on the Humanists UK website if this is of interest.
Genetics & Evolution for Schools
Which genetics themed show is right for you? Use this table to help decide, and then the form below to get in touch and make a request.
| Genes & Evolution: A Musical Introduction | Genomics! The Musical! for Schools |
|---|---|
| This classroom+ themed looks at Year 5/6 level aspects of evolution, inheritance, and the role of genes. | This full stage show covers evolution, inheritance, genes and how they work, and the role of genes and variants in evolution. |
| Intended Audience: 9-11 yo in classroom | for: 10-18 yo, in larger rooms or auditorium |
| Key Stage 2: Evolution & Inheritance, Classification | Key Stage 3: Genetics & Evolution Key Stage 4: Evolution, inheritance and variation |
| Video: Screen for display from laptop (HDMI input) | Video: Screen for display from laptop (HDMI input) |
| Audio: classroom/small hall size events, this can be done acoustically. The session includes acoustic song performances covering Mendel and Evolution. | Audio: We can provide Amplification, including a Microphone (+stand) for vocals, or if an existing AV setup is provided that can also be used. |
| About 40 minutes for a show, though often there are questions and discussions the kids are dying to ask as well! In addition allow 10 mins setup and 10 mins takedown. | About 55 minutes for a show, and happy to do Q&A if time allows. Allow 30 mins setup and 30 mins takedown. |