Science and Innovation Park

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/science-and-innovation-park

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Science and Innovation Park?545 acres (221 hectares)
2. What is the location?Near Swindon, England
3. What is the affiliation?Part of the Science Museum Group
4. What is the Science and Innovation Park near Swindon?It is a large area of 545 acres where scientists and inventors can work on new ideas and keep old science items safe.
5. Why does the park have a National Collections Centre?The centre protects about 80% of the Science Museum Group's collection, keeping artifacts and documents safe for study and future shows.

Research and Development (R&D): Systematic investigation and experimentation aimed at discovering new knowledge and creating novel products, processes, or services.
National Collections Centre: A specialized, secure facility dedicated to the long-term preservation, conservation, and management of extensive museum collections.
Culture Sector Partners: Organizations and institutions operating within the arts, heritage, and cultural industries that collaborate or utilize shared resources.
Scientific Advancement: The progress and development of scientific knowledge, theories, and applications that lead to new discoveries and innovations.