P1-4 Workshops
Senses Investigators P1-4 60 mins
An exciting, hands-on, audience participation show, guaranteed to be inspiring and engaging as it introduces the five senses in a novel way. Everyone gets to take part (including the teachers) in a series of simple scientific experiments and challenges; each designed to address common misconceptions or to make us think about our senses in a different way. Be prepared for some bright, loud, tasty, smelly and messy mayhem as we see, hear, taste, smell and feel our way to a better understanding of our senses, how they work and how to fool them.
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Magnet Investigators P2-4 60 mins
Following a presenter-led introduction to the world of magnets, pupils will be divided (with the teacher’s help) into teams of 4. The pupils will then work in their teams to carry out a series of table-top, hands-on investigations. Each investigation will be introduced by a laminated instruction card clearly stating the learning outcome for the activity and what the pupils need to do. The pupils will be encouraged to discuss what they have discovered with their team mates. Help with reading may be necessary for the younger age group. The workshop is concluded with a group discussion about what the pupils found out during the workshop.
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Awesome Aliens (Kid K'NEX) P1-2 60 mins
A cross-curricular Kid K'NEX workshop incorporating whole class story-telling, working in small groups and individual tasks. Story-telling is used to introduce the theme of the workshop and to engage the children with the subject. Working in groups of two or three, during the model building phase of the workshop, encourages communication skills and idea development through discussion whilst building confidence and manual skills. Drawing and naming of models followed by a "Show & Tell" session facilitates development of art, listening and speaking skills.
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Barmy Bear Buggies (Kid K'NEX) P1-2 60 mins
A technological Kid K'NEX workshop incorporating whole class story-telling and working in small groups. Story-telling is used to introduce the theme of the workshop and to engage the children with the subject. Working in groups of two or three, during the model building phase of the workshop, encourages communication skills and idea development through discussion whilst building confidence and manual skills. The workshop concludes with the use of remote-control equipment when everyone takes part in the Barmy Bear Buggy Race.
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Magnificent Minibeasts (Kid K'NEX) P1-4 60 mins
A scientific Kid K'NEX workshop incorporating whole class discussion and working in small groups. Mini-beast posters are used to introduce the theme of the workshop and to engage the children with the subject. Working in groups of two or three, during the model building phase of the workshop, encourages communication skills and idea development whilst building confidence and manual skills. The workshop concludes with a 'Show & Tell' session.
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Roaming Robots (Kid K'NEX) P2-4 60 mins
A technological Kid K'NEX workshop incorporating whole class discussion, working in small groups and individual tasks. Working in groups of two or three, during the model building phase of the workshop, encourages communication skills and idea development through discussion whilst building confidence and manual skills. Drawing and labelling of robot pictures ensures close observation of the models and attention to detail. The workshop concludes with the use of remote-control equipment when everyone tests their robots.