Atomic Biscuits

A fun investigation into Atomic Structure, using Biscuits.

Adaptation and Camouflage

Fun KS1 and KS2 science workshop - make your own butterfly, learn about how camouflage works. Then the pupils design and draw a habitat where their butterfly can live well camouflaged.

Surface Tension

Surface tension is the scientific concept which helps explain how pond skaters can move across water without falling in...Run over 2 sessions

CSI Shoeprints

It is amazing what you can work out from a shoeprint…Who? Where? What?  When?

CSI Fingerprints

Each child takes their fingerprints. We then show them how to identify them and find the characteristics that make them unique.

The Ring Wing

Probably the most unusual model glider you can build.

An investigation into the development of flight down the ages, then all children build and test their own ”Ring Wing” glider to take home.

Density Column

This workshop explores the density of liquids and solids through making and experimenting with floating liquids. Its good visual hands on learning as yet again its a case of discovery through "make your own" .

Acids & Alkalis

We make our own indicator solution and test household liquids.  Through practical experiments we find out about neutralisation.

Morse Code

Why is Morse’s code still used today?

We code, send and decode messages and finish the session with a fun competition  . . . - - - . . . ?

Rocket Challenge for KS2, KS3, KS4

We investigate the Energy and Forces around a rocket launch. Each pupil builds their own rocket.

CSI Bloodsplatters

You have to lose a lot of blood to kill a human so this is going to be a messy one!

Elastic Racers

A box of construction materials a couple of elastic bands and limited time – whose vehicle will go the furthest?

Energy, Forces, Friction, Fun! 1 – 1½ hours Yr 2 upwards

CSI Shoeprints

It is amazing what you can work out from a shoeprint…Who? Where? What?  When?

Firework Science

Investigate the science behind fireworks. Practical safe investigations using Bunsen burners, The Periodic Table and some real wow moments.

Butter

I Can’t believe it’s Butter – But it must be, because we just made it!

The science and origins of butter and practical experience in butter making.

Transport Systems in Plants

Run over 2 sessions. Ideal for Christmas, Mothers or Father's Day gifts.

We learn about capillary action and use it to make a scientific gift for Mum or Dad.

Disaster Recovery

Working as a team, design and build your series of bridges then steer your remote controlled relief vehicle - get further across the swamp than your competitors.

Tower Challenge

Let's  build the tallest tower to support an egg, using simple materials and great design.

Mars Lander

Can you land your delicate spacecraft (a raw egg) safely from space? "Space" -That's the highest point in school we can find. We will show you all of the tools and techniques you need for success.

Marble Energy Challenge

A fun challenge to keep a marble rolling for as long as possible with limited resources. It is a stand alone workshop with excellent opportunities for creativity and imagination.