Learners investigate forces on different objects and learn about how properties react to forces.
Learners will see how different weathers are formed, come rain or shine. In this show we will bring the weather to life through engaging experiments, fascinating facts, and hands-on activities. During this workshop learners will: Understand how storms form to discovering the magic of lightening, we will delve into the science of weather in a … Continued
*Please note that this activity is only available at your school Blast off on a trip across the universe aboard our inflatable planeterium! Reception – Year 2 Explore the Moon and visit all of the planets in the solar system, stopping off at the sun to end our journey. Years 3-6 Take a tour of … Continued
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Build a LEGO car to travel down a ramp and see how far it travels. Improve upon your design by buying new pieces with your budget. How far will you get your LEGO car to travel? During this workshop learners will: Develop skills that help them work collaboratively while building upon challenges and making improvement … Continued
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Prepare for biology practicals in this hands-on workshop doing a DNA extraction experiment. During this workshop learners will: Look into conducting experiments and understanding the importance of DNA to life on Earth. Work in groups to extract DNA from strawberries using scientific methodology and equipment found in secondary school laboratories.
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A hands-on introduction to chemistry. Follow instructions to make a pH indicator to test different chemicals while learning how to use scientific equipment. During this workshop learners will: Better their skills needed for chemistry lab lessons and builds confidence to follow instructions and safety measures in the laboratory. Be given a list of instructions on … Continued
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Explore the safety aspects of using fire in a laboratory environment. Discover how fire is made and put out, then test its effects on chemicals. During this workshop learners will: Explore the effects and chemicals that start and impact fires, while learning safety measures related to a laboratory environment. Be introduced to personal protection equipment … Continued
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Explore what forces are needed to launch rockets then put the theory to the test by making and launching your own rockets. During this workshop learners will: Discuss what is need to launch a rocket. Equations that are used to calculate the forces on a rocket (KS3) Create a paper rocket and launch it across … Continued
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Protect your egg from the effects of gravity through skillful engineering. Each group is given a set of materials that they have to use to protect an egg from cracking once dropped from a height. Presenters will discuss with the class ideas of how they could protect their eggs by providing real-life examples.
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Experiment with building, creating and problem solving how bridges and structures are made. Learners can learn about the history and design of bridges and what makes them strong and successful. Groups are given a design brief to build the strongest bridge using the materials provided and then the bridges will then be tested to see … Continued
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Join Xplore! for a interactive science show as learners decide which force is used to make household items work by push, pull or both. Years 3 to 6: Explore Newtons laws of motion through experimentation Investigate the effects of friction, gravity and air resistance Discover how magnets work
