A challenging mystery to engage your students with chemistry!
CSI: Periodic Table
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Space Pirates!
From proto-stars to black holes – an interactive exploration of the life cycles of stars!
The Women of Space
This series of age-differentiated, lively, engaging and fact-packed workshops brings to life a few of the many women who have played such an important role in humanity’s journey to the stars – perfect for World Space Week! “Year 6 enjoyed their Science week workshop today. We found out lots of information about the space … Read More
Exploring Evolution
Most of us take Darwin’s ideas of natural selection, and the theory that all life is in a constant state of change, for granted – though they caused a right old rumpus back in 1859!
Fossil Hunters!
What is the “fossil record”? How can an understanding of the differences between igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks help us look back on Earth’s immense history?
Making Sense of Sound
An active investigation of the science of sound – with acoustic high jinks!
CSI: Rollercoaster
How do different forces operate – and what do they actually do? “The main reason for the workshop was to engage the students and hopefully to develop more of an interest in science. The students definitely did this!” Head of Science, Notre Dame Catholic College
The Story of Flight
Looking at ways that Science Investigators have helped humankind fulfill its dream of taking to the skies!
Journeys into Space
It’s more than fifty years since the first humans walked on the moon – and Journeys into Space allows up to 420 pupils to put this extraordinary milestone in context in a single day! “Can I just thank you all for the lovely sessions yesterday. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed them, and are still talking about … Read More
Time Travel Tourist – the Apollo Adventurers
It was in July 1969 that Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar landscape and uttered the famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Since then, only another eleven astronauts have walked on the moon – and none since 1972. https://youtu.be/TLzuvWFQogs “Please can you pass on our thanks to … Read More
Expect the Unexpected!
Building on some of the scientific happy accidents that have resulted in household names – and the power of science to surprise!
The Electric City
The Electric City brings electricity to life through a mix of drama, games and metaphor. It is available as both a stand-alone workshop and as a whole-school Big Science Day.