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THINK SMART: Discover Your Amazing Brain and How To Use It Wisely!

  • Nightingale Room, The Grand Central Pub 29-30 Surrey Street Brighton, BN1 3PA (map)

BRIGHTINKERS HALF TERM CLUB (Key Stage 3)

Join us on an entertaining and eye-opening journey of discovery as we dive into the weird and wonderful world of YOUR BRAIN.

Traveling way, way back to it’s prehistoric beginnings, and tracing a path right up to the modern-day digital world, we’ll be looking at how your brain evolved, how it works, and how easily it can be fooled!

With fun-facts, mind-bending illusions, and cognitive challenges we’ll show you how your brain isn’t always as smart as it thinks it is - and we’ll also teach you the superpower of CRITICAL THINKING - an essential life skill that helps us navigate the world around us and spot the difference between facts, opinions and lies.

This thought-provoking session is perfect for curious kids* encouraging their natural inquisitiveness and giving them the confidence to think for themselves.

Come ready to question everything - and leave a little wiser (and harder to fool!).

EVENT FAQs:
What age group is this event aimed at?

*This event is aimed primarily at Key Stage 3 children (11-14 years old*) to introduce them to the skills and benefits of Critical Thinking. Younger children are welcome, though some of the concepts may be a little too complex, there will be lots of fun and interactive games for all!

What will be covered on the day?

The event will include a digital presentation, with audio and visual illusions, and interactive games & challenges for the audience, covering 4 topics:
Evolution of the Brain: How and why your brain evolved the way it did.
History of the Brain: What we know about your brain and how it works.
The Amazing & Fallible Brain: The incredible things your brain can do, and the ways it can be fooled.
Critical Thinking - We’ll teach your child the super power of critical thinking which will help them guard against misinformation and lies.

Where will the event take place?

It will take place in the Nightingale Room, a private function room upstairs at The Grand Central Pub. Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access available. All children under 18 are not allowed to remain in the downstairs bar area and must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

  • DOORS OPEN: 2:00pm

  • EVENT STARTS: 2:30pm

  • EVENT ENDS: 3:30pm (approx)