Science and DT Workshops

To The Circus

Children begin the session with a 'brain gym' warm up to circus music! The after a discussion about their experiences of the circus, they embark on 5 different investigative activities that develop concepts to include forces: pushing and pulling, spinning,balancing and the effect of gravity.

Other possible cross curriculum links are:

Literacy: Speaking and listening skills
Numeracy: size, shape, pattern
PHSE: working together to solve problems
Creativity: Movement and dance and imagery
Age appropriate: Foundation- Year 2
Space : Hall or classroom
Duration : 75 minutes

"Fantastic activities, explanation and information- just at the children's level. Very well presented and organised." - Meadow Green Primary School

"The workshop was designed well and was directed for this age range. Beginning with a physical activity to warm bodies up was a great ice breaker."

"The content was great. Despite being a key stage 1 workshop, this level was appropriate for my year3 children and gave them challenges." - Helen, Leominster Junior School

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Solar Power

This workshop commences with a powerpoint introduction to alternative energy sources. This is then followed by a series of investigations allowing the children to investigate solar cells by making a solar powered fan or zoetrope.

Other possible cross curriculum links are:

Literacy: Speaking and Listening, discussing and evaluating
Numeracy: positive and negative applications
PHSE: Working together to solve problems
Art: Animation, drama and movement
History: Film making, theatre
Age Appropriate Year 3 - Year 6
Space: Classroom and outdoors
Duration: 60-75 minutes

"Small steps, clearly delivered, appropriate level, well delivered."

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Wax Works

This workshop begins with a sensory introduction about different types of wax; the science of a candle and focusing on how a candle burns.

During this workshop, children will have an opportunity to dip and make a multi -coloured candle and explore colour mixing and translucency. All children go home with a candle.

Construct and Roll

This Science and DT workshop begins with a discussion and investigation about energy. Artefacts are explored including a clockwork mechanism. Pupils then have the opportunity to construct and make a toy that is powered by an elastic band. After construction an opportunity is given to explore fair testing in a series of experiments.

Testimonials

"Thanks you so much for leading exciting and inspiring science sessions. The children and staff thoroughly enjoyed their experiences and learned so much.

We also appreciated your effective organisation and management of the whole event and hope that there will be future opportunities for other pupils."

- Sandra Martin (Headteacher)

Please take a look at our workshops and if you have any further questions then please contact us by phone, message or email.