This means lots of scientists will gather in Dublin during July to discuss their research and other current topics of interest.
To encourage all the citizens of Dublin to participate in this great event Anyone 4 Science is sponsoring a science competition for primary schools.
This competition is open to the 5th classes of all primary schools in the Dublin City postal area - ie those schools who have a post code in their address - Dublin 6, Dublin 8, etc.
What they have to do is to find out which element has the same atomic number as their postcode and then find out all they can about that element. What type of material is it? Is it essential for life? does it join with other elements to make compounds? What is it used for? Are there factories or other businesses in their area that use it? maybe use it in an experiment.
The class then has to put its findings together on an A3 poster and submit it with an entry form to Anyone 4 Science, Ballyduff, Ashford, Co. Wicklow. Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on March 30th 2012.
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