Big Science: Animals Including Humans

Including an opening assembly and workshops for all year groups, this Big Science Day explores the diversity, wonders and workings of the animal kingdom – and ties into science strands that each year group will be investigating at some point over the school year.

Introduction

Big Science: Animals Including Humans can accommodate the whole of up to a two-form entry school in a single day.

Assembly: what makes an animal an animal?

EYFS: the animals – and colours – of the woods.

Year 1: animal diets – from the dinosaurs to humans!

Year 2: foods chains in the savannah.

Year 3: what our bones do- and why they matter.

Year 4: the Great Digestive Machine – from food to poo.

Year 5: Human Timelines – from babyhood to, eventually, old age.

Year 6: evolution and the story of Charles Darwin.

Year Groups	EYFS-KS2 P1 – P7
Curriculum	Science
Pupil Numbers	Up to 420 pupils per day
Duration	30mins – 2hrs
Space	Your hall space

Workshop FAQs

How many pupils can take part?

Up to 420 pupils over the course of the day.

What is the format of the day?

The day involves outdoor based workshops, each one accommodating up to 60 pupils at a time. We will plan a timetable to suit your requirements, based on the number of classes you would like to take part. Your visitor will be based outside, with classes attending workshops in turn.

Are there any technical requirements?

There are no technical requirements

Workshop Testimonials

Big Science Day Workshops, Columbia Primary

“I would like to thank Ady again for delivering the workshops. His own enthusiasm for science shone through from the start to the end of day. The fact that the lessons were active and fun enabled the children to learn in a more physical way than that of the normal classroom-based teaching of science. This has given some of the teachers ideas for their own way of teaching science for future lessons. I would definitely recommend As Creatives to fellow teachers.”

Big Science Day, Heath Fields Primary

“We had high expectations and you didn’t’ disappoint. Jackson was an excellent provider and presenter – he was upbeat and professional, working with staff and children to really fit in with our day. I would highly recommend using As Creatives to any school, the flexibility of the sessions, the way that they could be tailored to our needs, both in curriculum terms and age group was exemplary. It is so hard to find providers of good curriculum focussed activities for the younger children which isn’t simply based on music and movement. Thankyou.”

Science Workshops, Leicester Grammar Junior School

“Ady was absolutely brilliant with all the groups he had during our science day. The nursery staff were so impressed that he kept their class spellbound for a whole hour! We would love to work with you again.”

Science Workshops, The Gleddings Prep School

I just wanted to pass on my thanks and gratitude for the excellent job Rosie (and all the people in the background at As Creatives) did for our Science Week workshops last week. The children were really engaged and it was great fun for them to use drama to understand Science.