The Moon Landing: Neil Armstrong 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, your pupils will embark on an extra-terrestrial mission through one of humankind’s greatest achievements: the 1969 Moon Landing. Using drama and discussion, your pupils will learn about the life of Neil Armstrong. Plus, what impact the Space Race had around the wider world.
British Science Week 2026
Launch into space on this creative KS1 workshop, exploring the 1969 Moon Landing and the life of Neil Armstrong. From historical context to scientific methodology, pupils will embark on an extra-terrestrial mission through one of humankind’s greatest achievements. An ideal workshop for British Science Week.
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What activities are available during this school workshop?
In this Moon Landing workshop, your class will have the opportunity to express ideas and feelings through voice, movement, role play and drama. In addition, they will:
✨ Examine the historical context of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon and what set it into motion
✨ Discover Neil Armstrong’s background and how he became an astronaut
✨ Investigate the methods used for exploration in space
✨ Examine the historical context of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon and what set it into motion
✨ Discover Neil Armstrong’s background and how he became an astronaut
✨ Investigate the methods used for exploration in space
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
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.
Significant Individuals from History Workshop
Your pupils will discover Neil Armstrong's background and how he became an astronaut. The U.S. wanted to make sure they found a brave, talented explorer to become the 'first man on the moon'! Find out why this significant individual fit the criteria and how he prepared for this incredible venture.
Physics Workshop
Earth and space
Learn about the 1969 Moon Landing through the lens of one of history's great explorers: astronaut Neil Armstrong. Use performing arts to embark on an extra-terrestrial mission, examine the historical context of the Apollo 11 mission and the scientific methods used for exploration in space.
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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