Gallery 2022 – Leeds Creative Learn Lab

Exhibition 2022 Exhibition 2022

INTRODUCTION

In the 2021/22 academic year, the Batley Multi Academy Trust partnered with the University of Leeds to deliver an educational initiative designed to support children’s understanding of the role of science for society.

The Imaginarium 2022 follows a journey of discovery through art and science. The exhibition showcases creative responses produced by years 4, 5, 7 and 8 at Batley Grammar School, Field Lane J I and N School, Upper Batley High School, and Batley Girls’ High School.

Come and explore the Imaginarium and enter a world where art and science collide.

THE WORLD OF MICROORGANISMS

Years 4, 5, 7 and 8 have been exploring the wonderful world of microorganisms through playful experimentation, observation, and making.

The Microscopic World

Microscopic, Year 8, Batley Girls' High School

Microscopic, Year 7, Upper Batley High School

Modelling Microbes

Modelling Microbes, Year 7, Upper Batley High School

Modelling Microbes, Year 5, Field Lane J I and N School

Modelling Microbes, Year 8, Batley Girls' High School

Microscopic Studies in Textiles

Microscopic Studies, Year 8, Batley Girls' High School

Microscopic - Experimental Layered Art

Modelling Microbes, layer - Ink and modelling clay, Year 7, Upper Batley High School

Modelling Microbes, layer - Ink and drawing, Year 7, Upper Batley High School

Microscopic, Year 7, Upper Batley High School

Microscopic Experiments in Wire, Year 7, Upper Batley High School

Coronavirus

Students have been learning about the dynamics of virus structure and function by getting hands on with mechanical models. Year 4 and 5 have been exploring the structure of coronavirus, creating the capsid shell and genomic material encased inside.

Coronavirus Balls, Year 5, Field Lane J I and N School

Coronavirus Balls, Year 4, Batley Grammar School

OUR BRILLIANT BODIES

Years 4, 5, 7 and 8 have been exploring the immune system and through drawing and making.

The Antibody Prison

The Antibody Prison, Year 4, Batley Grammar School

Pathogens and Antibodies

Immune System Art

SCIENCE FOR SOCIETY

Year 4 and 5 have learnt about the role of science for society and how our understanding of disease has developed through time. Through creative storytelling, students have reflected on everyday science superheroes in our communities and created storybook characters of heroes and villains.

Science and Scientists Posters

Science Superheroes

Science Superhero Characters, Year 5, Field Lane J I and N School

Viral Villains, Bacterial Baddies and Fungal Fugitives

Microbe Villain Characters, Year 5, Field Lane J I and N School

Visioning

Students have been imagining future advances in science and technology and how these will help us detect, prevent, and control disease.

Future Technology, Year 5, Field Lane J I and N School

Our Learning Community

An individual and community reflection of the learning journey and our world in 2021/22.

Our Learning Community, Year 4, Batley Grammar School

Our Learning Community, Year 5, Field Lane J I and N School