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Charles Darwin Workshop

Altru

School Workshop

trip icon Explore the wonderous works of Charles Darwin through an adventurous and engaging drama workshop which will allow children to understand Darwin's scientific discoveries!

Topic information covered:

- Journey to the Galapagos Islands

- Theory of evolution

- Adaptation

- Discoveries

- Variation

- Inheritance

- Animals and Humans




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What activities are available during this school workshop?

Through explorative drama activities, the children will learn all about evolution and inheritance in an easy and accessible way.

Our workshops allow pupils to explore science in a fun way with the use of memorable and interactive drama games, role play and performance tasks.

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

Performing Arts Workshop


Drama days and workshops are a great way for children to make memories and retain topic information for years to come!

Drama allows children to explore scientific discoveries and theories through the use of creative roleplay, enabling a clear understanding of how things are discovered.

Biology Workshop


Evolution and inheritance

Topic information the children learn about through our Charles Darwin Drama Workshop days:

- Journey to the Galapagos Islands
- Theory of evolution
- Adaptation
- Discoveries
- Variation
- Inheritance
- Animals and Humans

Significant Individuals from History Workshop


Charles Darwin discovered a variety of wonderful theories, which help us to understand lots about our living today.

Exploring his theories and discoveries through drama, is a great way for children to learn all about his great works and remember the importance of his findings.


What size groups do we cater for?

35 children max per workshop

Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

All workshops are designed and delivered in a completely inclusive way so that all children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities can access our work.


Who are Altru?

Altru Drama is a creative education company, established in 2005. We use drama as a tool to increase topic understanding, build confidence, explore issues and develop personal and social skills.

We aim to inspire, create and educate - working with and for young people to help them learn, develop and grow. And we absolutely love what we do!

Our aim is to make the curriculum fun, engaging and exciting for children - and to develop a love of learning through creative play.


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