{"id":13672,"date":"2023-06-16T14:23:18","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T13:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=13672"},"modified":"2023-07-10T14:31:54","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T13:31:54","slug":"operation-ouch-food-poo-and-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/operation-ouch-food-poo-and-you","title":{"rendered":"New Exhibit! Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have your kids ever been curious about the body? Most specifically&#8230;<em><strong>poo<\/strong><\/em>? Kids are interested in all sorts of weird and wonderful tidbits of life and their own body is one of the most important aspects of life that we should all know about! Even if it&#8217;s as gross as poop! Well, the <strong>Science and Industry Museum<\/strong> in Manchester has a brand new exhibition for you&#8230;<strong>Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We think it&#8217;s about time you learned more about poo and check this summer event out&#8230;[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"dowtk-blog-image\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/operation-ouch.jpg\" alt=\"operation ouch, 3 doctors talking about poop\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>What is Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/experiment-april-2023.jpg\" alt=\"girl with museum experiment\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                This unforgettable journey is part of a <strong>summer-long programme<\/strong> of family fun that deep dives into our brilliant bodies with super-sized science!<\/p>\n<p>With interactive activities, special missions and an exhibition experience like no other &#8211; it&#8217;s a summer activity you won&#8217;t forget any time soon.                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                \n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk\/whats-on\/operation-ouch\" class=\"btn cta-component\" data-section-id=\"Blog Content\" data-component=\"Button - Purple Rounded\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <span>Find out more<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Where is Operation Ouch! 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Food, Poo and You Include?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"attraction-cta\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Two-boys-playing-drumming-game-in-Power-UP-Science-Museum-Group-\u00a9-The-Board-of-Trustees-of-the-Science-Museum.jpg\" alt=\"two boys with drumming game\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                \n                 \n            \n                                    <div class=\"attraction-cta__meta-wrapper\">\n                         \n                            <div class=\"attraction-cta__description\">\n                                For curious minds and science lovers, here&#8217;s your chance to <strong>deep dive into the digestive journey<\/strong> as you explore the human body and where food goes when we eat!<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you&#8217;ve heard it&#8217;s actually a hit <strong>BBC Children&#8217;s TV series<\/strong>? Well, it&#8217;s now being brought to life, bringing you and the kids closer to the\u00a0<em>poo-duction line\u00a0<\/em>than before at this premiere blockbuster exhibition!<\/p>\n<p>Join Dr Chris, Dr Xand and Dr Ronx as you head out on a special mission to uncover where our food goes once we eat.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll be shrunk to <strong>miniature<\/strong> size, swallowed, squeezed through and spat out of Dr Xand&#8217;s digestive system on an adventure like no other! Explore the <strong>important role of each organ<\/strong> in the digestive journey &#8211; from the gallbladder and bowels, down to the large intestine and&#8230;out the other end. You&#8217;ll discover how food is broken down, sniff out the science on how the <strong>poo-duction line<\/strong> works to remove the waste and you can get stuck into an interactive activity to fight off the bad bacteria in the body!<\/p>\n<p>Not only that, but you can listen in on <strong>inspiring stories<\/strong> from young people who live with various digestive conditions and how their <strong>medicine<\/strong> is helping them! Ogle at <strong>fascinating objects<\/strong> in the science museum and stand in awe at the amazing cutting-edge technology like<strong> Larry the Vomiting Robot<\/strong>! He had a key role in helping scientists understand the distribution of norovirus particles! Nasty!<\/p>\n<p>If that wasn&#8217;t enough, you can take part in a <strong>super epic experiment<\/strong> on finding out how food is smashed, mashed, pulped and absorbed in the human body. With an <strong>all<\/strong>&#8211;<strong>sensory\u00a0experience<\/strong>, you can immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of your fascinating digestive system!<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to get\u00a0<em>stuck in <\/em>on your poop-tacular journey?<\/p>\n<p><em>Psst&#8230;<\/em>did we mention it&#8217;s the <strong>FIRST<\/strong> time Operation Ouch! has been brought to life as an exhibition! So, you can&#8217;t miss out on this!                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                                                            <\/div>\n                \n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk\/whats-on\/operation-ouch\" class=\"btn cta-component\" data-section-id=\"Blog Content\" data-component=\"Button - Purple Rounded\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <span>Find out more<\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=&#8221;align_left&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;]\n            <div class=\"dowtk-faq dowtk-faq--boxed-qa\">\n                <h3 class=\"dowtk-faq__question\">Is the exhibition accessible for those with additional needs?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"dowtk-faq__answer\">Absolutely.<\/p>\n<p>You can even find relaxed sessions with adjusted sound levels are the below dates:<\/p>\n<p>Friday 11 August 2023, 10.00\u201312.00<br \/>\nSunday 1 October 2023, 10.00\u201312.00<br \/>\nSunday 19 November 2023, 14.30\u201317.00<br \/>\nSunday 21 January 2024, 14.30\u201317.00<br \/>\nSunday 3 March 2024, 10.00\u201312.00<br \/>\nSunday 12 May 2024, 10.00\u201312.00<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"dowtk-faq dowtk-faq--boxed-qa\">\n                <h3 class=\"dowtk-faq__question\">Will the doctors be there in person?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"dowtk-faq__answer\">Dr Chris, Dr Xand and Dr Ronx will be digitally present throughout the exhibition.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"dowtk-faq dowtk-faq--boxed-qa\">\n                <h3 class=\"dowtk-faq__question\">Is this a multi-sensory experience?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"dowtk-faq__answer\">Yes! You&#8217;ll be able to smell, hear and see with various additional activities that are all centred on everyone&#8217;s favourite subject &#8211; poop!<\/p>\n<p>There will also be sensory activities for the kids to get stuck in.<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n            <div class=\"dowtk-blog-image\">\n                \n                \n                    <picture class=\"attraction-cta__image\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/experiment-aug-2022-2.jpg\" alt=\"girl smiling by planet feature in museum\" class=\"lazyload\" \/> \n                    <\/picture>\n                            <\/div>\n\n            [vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If <strong>Operation Ouch! 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