Youth Advisor, Terri, shares what we got up to...
10th January was the BBC 2 stargazing, this was a great project to be a part of. We were partnered with the Classroom Medics. We learnt what its like for a astronaut to train and to complete tests, there was a hand strength test & heart test. This is was all great fun and a great pleasure to be part off we enjoyed working with Sarah and Tom in the Classroom Medics.
However, we did get to go off and explore
what was happening around the museum,
for example we did visit the Hydration Station and with this we learnt
how astronauts go to the toilet while they're on the moon, did you know they use
nappies? Another bit we did visit was
the face painting station, a couple of us got our faces done, (as you can see
below in the pictures) Overall this was a great night to be a part off and I’m
glad I took part.
We helped out Classroom Medics, learning the kinds of tests astronauts would have to do to be medically fit, including testing strength, heart rate and peripheral vision.
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| Classroom Medic's Sarah, showing the Youth Advisors how to use the BATAK wall to test your peripheral vision |
Charlotte learning about double vision, which can affect astronauts
Terri, Charlotte and Davina on the BATAK wall
Shezara testing her peripheral vision
Sarah telling the Youth Advisors how to use the heart rate monitor
Callum having his heart rate tested
Tom teaching the Youth Advisors how to test your strength
Davina demonstrating goggles that block your peripheral vision
Terri demonstrating goggles that cause double vision
The Youth Advisors helped on different activities, including handing out information to visitors. They even got their faces painted...
Terri and Thu
Terri, Charlotte and Thu
Shezara and Charlotte
The BBC were super impressed with the Youth Advisory Group, writing a thank you email....
Hi
Shauna
I’d
like to extend a huge thank you to you and the YAT team who volunteered their
time to help at the BBC Stargazing LIVE London event. Their support and
enthusiasm were crucial to its success!
In
all with audience, activity partners (94 individuals from 16 different
organisations), and our volunteers from NMM Learning, BBC and Kings College
there were over 1,000 of us participating in one form or another at the
National Maritime Museum that evening, and although the clouds stole clear
Stargazing opportunities it didn't seem to hamper enjoyment and you will be
glad to hear the feedback so far has been very positive.
I
really hope the experience for each of you was a valuable one.
Best
wishes and thank you so much again.
Lorna
Lorna Palmer
Learning Project
Manager - BBC London
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