Science Shows:
Noses are Red
Noses Are Red is a show about allergies. The show explains the basics behind the immune system and shows what happens when the immune system attacks an allergen mistaking it for something harmful.
This show has been written and developed by W5, Belfast, with a grant from The Wellcome Trust Engaging Science Programme.
For further information, contact:
David Thomas, Science Demonstrator, W5 whowhatwherewhenwhy
At Odyssey, 2 Queens Quay, Belfast BT3 9QQ
Tel: (028) 9046 7715
davidthomas@w5online.co.uk
Show resources
Show script and outline
Includes: script; prop list and descriptions; show set-up; COSHH assessment.
Noses are Red show outline and script
(PDF file 40K)
Noses are Red show slides
Nine colour slides uses in the show
Slides PDF version for viewing online (PDF file 300K)
Power point version
for show use or modification (1.9M)
Risk Assessment
Example Risk Assessment
(PDF file 50K)
The Science behind the "Noses are Red" show
The "Noses are Red" show is about allergies and the biological causes behind them. In order to explain allergies you need to understand a certain amount about the immune system.
Noses are Red science briefing (PDF file 35K)
Safety
These resources are intended for competent, experienced demonstrators. The Risk Assessment provided here is an example only. Demonstrators should carry out their own safety checks and risk assessments before performing any demonstration.
Copyright
The originator of these resources retains copyright. Permission is granted to use the resources to present shows for educational purposes. The show or resources may be modified. The resources themselves, or shows substantially based on them, may not be sold. It is permissible to charge for performance of the show. Please acknowledge the originator and grant funder.