School Workshops
Science Skills
Creating a “buzz” about Science Investigation – through drama!
What skills does a Science Investigator need – and how can the natural world help us identify and understand them?
Introduction
This quick-fired workshop, suitable for up to 60 children at a time, answers these questions through a high energy drama activity that incorporates both team working and problem-solving too. And longer workshops can also include a game designed to cement key content from topics classes are currently exploring!
Exploring: science investigation skills, animal adaptations, subject-specific content
| Year Groups | EYFS – Y6 |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Science |
| Pupil Numbers | Whole school! |
| Duration | 30 minutes upwards |
| Space | School Hall |
Workshop Testimonials
“The children had a wonderful day, the content layered upon their current learning and it was very interactive. Staff have had really positive things to say about it; how lovely it was lovely to see children excited about science and how organised everything was!”
“A huge thank you from all the staff at EPS for yesterday’s Science Skills workshops. I’ve had such good feedback from everyone. The children absolutely loved the sessions and I’m sure will have taken a lot from them. We had a great day and I’ve picked up lots of ideas myself so thank you!”
“The workshops have helped support me with my mission to promote working scientifically and develop a love of science within the school”
Workshop FAQs
How many pupils can take part?
This workshop can accommodate up-to 60 pupils per workshop – that’s the whole of a two-form entry school in just one day!
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 or projector, so pupils can view the supporting PowerPoint throughout.
Where will the workshops take place?
These workshops require the use of your school hall.
Are there any other whole school science days?
Yes, you can also enjoy a whole school experience with What a Wonderful World, Time for Science, The Connection, and The Regeneration Generation Or, build your own whole school, Big Science Day.
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