Earthquakes & Volcanoes Workshop
One Day Creative
One Day is a forward-thinking creative education company, connecting children and learning with creativity and imagination. In this drama workshop, you'll be joined by a facilitator to explore two geologic phenomena: earthquakes & volcanoes! Hundreds of earthquakes shake the earth every day. Meanwhile, boiling hot lava erupts from volcanoes around the world. But what causes them to happen? How do humans protect themselves? It's time to harness your performing arts skills and find out!
British Science Week 2026
Hundreds of earthquakes shake the earth every day – some big, some small, some enormous! Meanwhile, boiling hot lava erupts from volcanoes around the world. But what are earthquakes and volcanoes? Why do they happen? You have questions, we have answers! An ideal workshop for British Science Week.
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We can visit your school in: All UK Regions
What activities are available during this school workshop?
In this Earthquakes and Volcanoes workshop, your class will have the opportunity to express ideas and feelings through voice, movement, role play and drama. In addition, they will:
✨ Explore the key aspects of the physical geography of volcanoes and earthquakes
✨ Examine current natural disasters and significant historical incidents
✨ Discuss what life would be like if natural disaster occurred in your area
✨ Explore the key aspects of the physical geography of volcanoes and earthquakes
✨ Examine current natural disasters and significant historical incidents
✨ Discuss what life would be like if natural disaster occurred in your area
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Physical Geography Workshop
Volcanoes Earthquakes Natural Disasters
During the course of the workshop day, our drama facilitator will guide your class through exploration of the various myths behind Earthquakes and Volcanoes, the science behind why they occur and the human experience of when they occur.
Performing Arts Workshop
All our workshops use drama, dance and/or movement to stimulate learning and capture children's imaginations. Our team of performing arts professionals have a range of activities up their sleeve to ensure your chosen topic is as accessible and engaging as possible for your pupils.
We also make sure to tie in key curriculum objectives linked to your chosen topic. Our extensive range of school workshops cover History, STEM, Geography, World Culture, PSHE and more.
Physics Workshop
Discover the physical phenomena of earthquakes and volcanoes in this creative Science/Geography workshop for KS2. What causes earthquakes and volcanoes to happen? How do humans protect themselves? What's the science behind their process? Let's find out.
What size groups do we cater for?
We can deliver workshops to up to 4 classes in a school day, depending on the type of workshop and age group of the classes involved. Each session caters for a maximum of 35 children.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Absolutely! Drama is a wonderfully inclusive way for children with SEN to access learning. Please let us know of any specific needs or requirements before your day and we can adapt our sessions to fit.
You can also join One Day online and stream creativity straight into your classroom with Uno, an online world of interactive primary school workshops.
Who are One Day Creative?
One Day's range of interactive school workshops harness the power of the performing arts. We have a talented team of facilitators based across the country, ready to bring core curriculum topics to life right in your school hall.
Our workshops are ideal because we do all the hard work for you. On the day of the workshop, all we need is a large clear space to work in – our friendly facilitator will take care of the rest! From the moment you enquire, our central office team are on hand to answer any questions, make suggestions and tailor your day to your school's needs.
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