Innovation and Beyond

An exciting and engaging way to explore Seven Innovations That Have Changed the World – and some lesser sung heroes of innovation.

Introduction

There’s nothing more innovative than science, of course and Innovation and Beyond will take your pupils on a journey through the History of Science to look at Seven Innovations that Have Changed the World, and some of the scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians who have played a part in developing them.

Year Groups

EYFS – Y6
P1-P7
Senior Infants – 6th Class

CurriculumScience
Pupil Numbers

30 pupils per workshop

Duration

30-minutes upwards

Space

School Hall

Workshop FAQs

How many pupils can take part?

Innovation and Beyond can accommodate up-to 30 pupils per workshop.

What is the format of the day?

We will work with you to plan a timetable for the workshops, to suit the number of classes you would like to include – and around the specific timings of your school day. In a two-form entry primary school (with all year groups apart from Reception taking part in groups of up-to 60), the timetable might look like this:

09.00 – 09.20: (optional) Whole-school assembly, where your visitor will introduce the day…

09.20 – 10.00: Year 1 stay in the hall for their workshop …

10.00 – 10.40: Year 2 come to the hall for their workshop …

10.40 – 11.20: Year 3 come to the hall for their workshop …

11.20 – 11.50: One Reception class have a visit, in their own setting …

LUNCH

1.00 – 1.30: The other Reception class have a visit, in their own setting …

1.30 – 2.10: Year 4 come to the hall for their workshop …

2.10 – 2.50: Year 5 come to the hall for their workshop …

2.50 – 3.30: Year 6 come to the hall for their workshop.

Are there any technical requirements?

Each working space needs to be equipped with laptop/screen/projector, so pupils can view the supporting PowerPoint throughout.

The Connection
Workshop

The Connection

The Connection explores the lives, achievements and legacies of individuals whose inventions and discoveries have affected all our lives!