Year 8 science pupils at Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form recently collaborated with former student Lily Hunter Green on an innovative project. Together, they are developing a game that simulates the spread of a virus within a bee hive and demonstrates how a vaccine, stored in royal jelly, can induce immunity in future generations of bees.
Over three sessions, Lily worked closely with the pupils, who contributed valuable input and strategies. This collaboration was supported by the Maori Lab at the Department of Biochemistry, Cambridge University, who appreciated the insights from our pupils.
In the final session, pupils began to further develop “The Game,” utilising wearable LED suits to enhance the interactive experience. They saw firsthand how their contributions shaped the game, which aims to communicate the scientific principles of social immunity in bees to a broader audience.
“The Game” will be featured in a science exhibition in Chelmsford this October. Stay tuned for more updates!
