Maths & Science Trip to Paris with Equity School Trips
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Calculate how many glass panes in the Louvre pyramid or the speed of the lift in the Montparnasse Tower; at Disneyland Paris students can observe the many rides to enquire about gravity and motion; visit the Cite des Sciences and the Palais de la Découverte (known collectively as the ‘Universcience’) to greater understand science and technology research.In Paris the possibilities for an educational maths and science trip is enormous. The range of excellent museums will encourage students to see where a career in science or maths can take them.
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Example Itineraries
STEM Tour of Paris (5 Days, 4 Nights)
Day One...
Depart the UK and travel to Paris
Evening meal at accommodation
Evening at leisure
Day Two...
Cite des Sciences - Europe's biggest science museum
Natural History Museum
Day Three...
Palais de la Decouverte
Fragonard Perfume Museum
Day Four...
Full day at Disneyland Paris or Parc Asterix
Day Five...
Depart Paris and cross the channel back to the UK
Here are some suggested excursions for your Maths or Science students:
Cite des Sciences
The biggest science museum in Europe boasts a planetarium, an IMAX theatre, even a submarine! The many exhibits and displays showcase the wonders of the universe and will inspire students to discover more about technology and the world around them.
Eiffel Tower
A perfect place to study geometry and materials science! The iconic landmark, made entirely of wrought iron, towers over the city. Your group can discover more about this feat of engineering, and of course enjoy the spectacular view.
Disneyland Paris
Your students will have great fun while learning about speed and distance, the Laws of Motion and Gravity, and make curriculum connections with maths and science topics while observing the many rides and attractions at this famous theme park.
Palais de la Découverte
Appreciate the historical achievements and modern applications of scientific discovery at this fun and interactive museum. With changing exhibitions covering everything from climate change to chaos theory, this is an essential stop for any science or maths trip.
Montparnasse Tower Observation Deck
Task your students with calculating the speed of Europe's fastest elevator as it whisks you up 196 metres - but they better be quick, the journey lasts only 38 seconds!
National Museum of Natural History
An amazing learning experience awaits at one of the higher education sections of the famous Sorbonne Universities. The many displays cover research from various areas, such as: ecology, evolution, molecular diversity and more.
Day One...
Depart the UK and travel to Paris
Evening meal at accommodation
Evening at leisure
Day Two...
Cite des Sciences - Europe's biggest science museum
Natural History Museum
Day Three...
Palais de la Decouverte
Fragonard Perfume Museum
Day Four...
Full day at Disneyland Paris or Parc Asterix
Day Five...
Depart Paris and cross the channel back to the UK
Here are some suggested excursions for your Maths or Science students:
Cite des Sciences
The biggest science museum in Europe boasts a planetarium, an IMAX theatre, even a submarine! The many exhibits and displays showcase the wonders of the universe and will inspire students to discover more about technology and the world around them.
Eiffel Tower
A perfect place to study geometry and materials science! The iconic landmark, made entirely of wrought iron, towers over the city. Your group can discover more about this feat of engineering, and of course enjoy the spectacular view.
Disneyland Paris
Your students will have great fun while learning about speed and distance, the Laws of Motion and Gravity, and make curriculum connections with maths and science topics while observing the many rides and attractions at this famous theme park.
Palais de la Découverte
Appreciate the historical achievements and modern applications of scientific discovery at this fun and interactive museum. With changing exhibitions covering everything from climate change to chaos theory, this is an essential stop for any science or maths trip.
Montparnasse Tower Observation Deck
Task your students with calculating the speed of Europe's fastest elevator as it whisks you up 196 metres - but they better be quick, the journey lasts only 38 seconds!
National Museum of Natural History
An amazing learning experience awaits at one of the higher education sections of the famous Sorbonne Universities. The many displays cover research from various areas, such as: ecology, evolution, molecular diversity and more.
Which Curriculum Subjects do we cater for?
Languages Click to expand
On an Equity group tour of Paris, if you're looking for excursions specifically focused on languages, we would suggest a good mix of excursions that will take you around the city and explore Paris's past. As you go, we'll be sure to take you to the local markets, shopping areas, cafes, restaurants, and squares so that you can practice your language skills.
Whether it's ordering food, buying souvenirs, asking for directions, or simply engaging with the public, immersing yourself in the local language is the perfect way to learn. Just be sure to let us know what excursions you'd like to visit and we can work to create a bespoke itinerary for your trip.
Maths
On an Equity group tour of Paris, if you're looking for excursions specifically focused on maths, we would suggest the excursions below, on top of the more general excursions. Just be sure to let us know what your subject and learning objectives are and we can work to create a bespoke itinerary for your trip:
- Cite Des Sciences
- Stade de France Tour
- Palais Decouverte
- Centre Pompidou
- Disneyland Paris
- Parc Asterix
Science
If you're looking for excursions specifically focused on science, we would suggest the excursions below, on top of the more general excursions:
- National Museum of Natural History
- Fragonard Perfumery
- Cite Des Sciences
- Stade de France Tour
- Palais Decouverte
- Centre Pompidou
- Disneyland Paris
- Parc Asterix
Computing
If you're looking for excursions specifically focused on computing, we would suggest the excursions below, on top of the more general excursions:
- Cite Des Sciences
- Stade de France Tour
- Palais Decouverte
- Centre Pompidou
- Disneyland Paris
- Parc Asterix
Design Technology
What size groups do we cater for?
We have a minimum number of 10 paying passengers but no upper limit. We can split large groups across multiple coaches and hotels as required, with larger groups benefitting from additional free supervisory places.
Access for visitors with disabilities?
With prior knowledge to booking we can arrange a tour that takes into consideration any students with disabilities.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
With prior knowledge to booking, we can arrange a tour that takes into consideration any students with special educational needs.
Anything else?
There are many more fantastic destinations for your students to discover more about Science and Maths trips with Equity:
- Iceland for geothermal power
- Atomium in Brussels
- CERN in Switzerland
- NASA Space Centre in Florida
- Science Museum in London
- Eurospace Centre in Belgium
Get in touch with us today to start organising your school trip.
Whether you're just looking at options or you have something specific in mind, be sure to get in touch with your dedicated Account Manager at Equity and let them know what would make your trip perfect. We'll take into account your requirements and create a trip that is bespoke to you and meets any learning objectives that you have in mind.
- Iceland for geothermal power
- Atomium in Brussels
- CERN in Switzerland
- NASA Space Centre in Florida
- Science Museum in London
- Eurospace Centre in Belgium
Get in touch with us today to start organising your school trip.
Whether you're just looking at options or you have something specific in mind, be sure to get in touch with your dedicated Account Manager at Equity and let them know what would make your trip perfect. We'll take into account your requirements and create a trip that is bespoke to you and meets any learning objectives that you have in mind.
Who are Equity – The School Travel People?
With more than 85 years of experience, Equity has been delivering specialist educational tours, ski trips, sports tours, and performing arts experiences around the world. Working with teachers and group leaders, we create tailored trips that meet the needs of the group and enhance the lives of young people, both in education and in everyday life. With learning at the heart of our company, we support teachers to motivate and engage their students through active learning outside the classroom.
Equity's Science and Maths trips to Paris allow students to see how what they learn in the classroom can be applied in the real world, and what future careers they can choose in mathematics and science.
From the first-class museums and theme parks to the intricate architectural structures, Paris has a wide range of attractions ideally suited to further explore STEM themes.
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