Walton

Summer Time

Summer time draws us outside to explore the world, providing plenty of chances for scientific exploration . This term is also a fantastic opportunity for enrichment activities and we have lots of workshops which fit the bill - Kites, Earthworms and the Ring Wing to name a few. Click on the image to view them all.

Private: Earthworms

What is the name of the family that worms belong to? Can you name the different parts of a worm? Do you know which bits of a worm are hairy?

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Workshop duration

1hr

Year(s)

KS1
KS2

Maximum group size

30

Private: Kites

Why do kites fly and how can we make them fly even better? By learning about the forces which create flight and how to use the right materials. Put all this learning together into a great kite design.

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Workshop duration

1hr

Year(s)

KS2

Maximum group size

30

Natural Selection Worms

Why do some creatures thrive in the right environment? Children discover that adaptation to habitat is the key. They love the active outdoors game too.

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Workshop duration

1:00

Year(s)

KS2

Maximum group size

30

KS2 Rocket Challenge

KS2 Rocket Challenge has Energy and Forces, and great Space stories. Everyone builds and test flies a rocket – then it’s time for a fun competition.

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Workshop duration

1hr

Year(s)

KS2

Maximum group size

30

Solar Mars Rover

Solar Mars Rover is on a mission to Mars. Investigate how much energy is needed to travel, testing different voltages to measure distance travelled.

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Workshop duration

2:00

Year(s)

KS2

Maximum group size

60

Fit for Flight

Probably the most unusual model glider you will ever build – this workshop provides an investigation into the development of flight through the ages.

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Workshop duration

1hr

Year(s)

KS1
KS2

Maximum group size

90