Space and Sound Workshops
Science Horizons
These workshops have been specially developed to bring to you a wonderful day of learning for your pupils, using interaction and a wide range of exciting resources.I offer two different space-themed workshops. For KS1, these usually focus around Neil Armstrong and his journey to the Moon, whilst for KS2, we look more deeply at the planets etc.
These are designed to be an alternative to many space visiting sessions which might offer just a 30-40 minute show, as your pupils will spend the entire day immersed in a wide range of exciting space activities with incredible resources such as real meteorites etc...
I also run a science workshop for KS2 on the topic of sound, where children learn all about sound as a vibration, pitch etc, and use exciting resources to record and understand sound.
What teachers say...
"A wonderful day with many varied activities that really brought the subject to life. The pupils won't stop talking about it..."
'Our best enrichment day, ever!'
'Mike really brought space alive for the children, with a well thought out and appropriate narrative the children could access. Highly recommended!'
"A fantastic day for the children...."
"My Yr 1 children loved it, learning so much about Neil Armstrong and space. Thanks for providing a thrilling learning opportunity that really brought space to life for them. Thanks again, and we'll see you next year!"
Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: , South East, East of England
What activities are available during this school workshop?
Key Stage 1 Space Workshops ' Neil Armstrong and Exploring Space
Our specially developed workshop for KS1 explores the exciting topics of space, centring around Neil Armstrong, and his journey to the Moon.
During the day pupils will engage in a wide range of exciting learning activities, such constructing a 'living' timeline to understand the space race from the earliest explorations of space, and up to the present day, focussing Neil Armstrong and his Moon landing in Apollo 11. They will also discover the difficulties of handling objects whilst wearing the heavy gloves of a spacesuit, using telescopes to observe the 'moon', and handle real rocks from outer space!
Pupils also have the opportunity to dress up as an astronaut (which makes a great photo opportunity for pictures for parents and school newsletters/class blogs etc), and finish the day with an exciting session that looks at childhood in the space age, through original toys and games with the space theme that was very popular during the space race.
Key Stage 2 Space Workshops - Earth and Space
This full-day workshop is packed with interaction and hands-on activities to create a fantastic space day that not only builds pupils knowledge of space and the solar system, but also wider science knowledge and skills.
There are four key elements to the day:
* Exploring the Planets - pupils will develop their understanding of the solar system by planning their own mission to the planets to find out more about them.
* Travelling into Space - An interactive session which looks at the history and evolution of space travel from the earliest ideas of rockets through to the most recent developments in space travel.
* Meteorites ' Meteorites give is many clues about the planets of our solar system. Your pupils will handle and examine real meteorites, and learn where they come from and what they are
* A Space-Age Life - This is a really engaging in fun session with which we usually round off the day. By comparing life between the space race era with today, it explores the development of science and technology over the past 70 years.
Key Stage 2 Science Workshops ' The Science of Sound
As with our other school workshops, our Science of Sound workshop is resource rich, providing a wide range of hands-on practical activities that will create a solid understanding of key aspects of sound.
During the workshop we explore the way in which sound is created through vibration, the relationships of loudness and pitch, and even experiment with recording the pupils voices using basic historic technology!...
Our specially developed workshop for KS1 explores the exciting topics of space, centring around Neil Armstrong, and his journey to the Moon.
During the day pupils will engage in a wide range of exciting learning activities, such constructing a 'living' timeline to understand the space race from the earliest explorations of space, and up to the present day, focussing Neil Armstrong and his Moon landing in Apollo 11. They will also discover the difficulties of handling objects whilst wearing the heavy gloves of a spacesuit, using telescopes to observe the 'moon', and handle real rocks from outer space!
Pupils also have the opportunity to dress up as an astronaut (which makes a great photo opportunity for pictures for parents and school newsletters/class blogs etc), and finish the day with an exciting session that looks at childhood in the space age, through original toys and games with the space theme that was very popular during the space race.
Key Stage 2 Space Workshops - Earth and Space
This full-day workshop is packed with interaction and hands-on activities to create a fantastic space day that not only builds pupils knowledge of space and the solar system, but also wider science knowledge and skills.
There are four key elements to the day:
* Exploring the Planets - pupils will develop their understanding of the solar system by planning their own mission to the planets to find out more about them.
* Travelling into Space - An interactive session which looks at the history and evolution of space travel from the earliest ideas of rockets through to the most recent developments in space travel.
* Meteorites ' Meteorites give is many clues about the planets of our solar system. Your pupils will handle and examine real meteorites, and learn where they come from and what they are
* A Space-Age Life - This is a really engaging in fun session with which we usually round off the day. By comparing life between the space race era with today, it explores the development of science and technology over the past 70 years.
Key Stage 2 Science Workshops ' The Science of Sound
As with our other school workshops, our Science of Sound workshop is resource rich, providing a wide range of hands-on practical activities that will create a solid understanding of key aspects of sound.
During the workshop we explore the way in which sound is created through vibration, the relationships of loudness and pitch, and even experiment with recording the pupils voices using basic historic technology!...
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Physics
Earth and space Sound Sound waves (KS3/4)
Our space workshop - KS2 Earth and Space - explores the movement of the planets and spacecraft by pupils planning their own mission to the planets, as well as other space topics.
The class is broken down into groups, with each group having one particular planet that they will they will find out about, in order to present back to their class.
Explorers
>Toys
>What size groups do we cater for?
Normally between one and three classes, although larger groups may be possible - contact me.
Groups with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
All needs are reviewed and, wherever possible, adjustments made to allow access to the workshop experiences.
Every enquiry gives you a chance to win trips and workshops for your school - We are giving away a free trip for every week of the Autumn term!
