Exploding jelly beans and homemade ice cream were just some of the unusual creations on offer to north-east school pupils during science week.
More than 75 youngsters from secondary schools across the region gathered at the Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen to mark British Science Week.
Funded by the British Science Association, RGU experts organised a series of hands of activities and experiments for the students to enjoy.
Pupils from Fraserburgh and Mintlaw academies as well as students from Hazlehead and Northfield academies in Aberdeen all took part.
Dr Marie Goua from RGU’s school of pharmacy and life sciences worked with her colleagues to organise the activity programme.
She said: “British Science Week is a fantastic way to inspire pupils about science and the different career opportunities available in the field.
“The pupils enjoyed each session we held and carried out a number of experiments with guidance from experienced scientists here at RGU.”
Held in RGU’s Sir Ian Wood Building, the experiments often had delicious results.
Pupils were able to make their own ice cream with liquid nitrogen as discovering what happens when you heat jelly beans with a Bunsen burner.
Other sessions through the week included an introduction to DNA, Forensic Science in action and the process behind Hospital Diagnosis.
Dr Goua added: “Getting the chance to make their own flavoured ice cream definitely got their attention and it was great to see how keen they were to learn how it was possible by using science.
“We have had a fantastic week and would like to thank the British Science Association for funding all of the activities we were able to lay on.”
