Animals including humans School Workshops

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Animals topic workshops for the science curriculum

Which animals and humans biology trips support UK science lessons?

Animals including humans visits can cover the topics of lifecycles, diets, and skeletons either through zoos and farm visits, or an in-school workshop.

Part of the Science curriculum for every year group in KS1 and KS2, the topic 'Animals, including humans', is a wide ranging and interesting subject for children that teaches them about the different types of animals we share our planet with, not forgetting ourselves!

Younger year groups will be learning the differences between common animals such as birds, fish, amphibians and mammals, as well as the habitats each one lives in.

As children progress through school, this Animals including humans topic should teach them about shelter, basic needs such as food and water, how animals grow and how their bodies are structured.

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A big part of the topic is about ourselves - humans. What do we need to survive, how do our bodies work, and what do our bodies need to perform at their best. This allows younger children to get to grips with bones and skeletons, muscles and skin, blood and the circulatory system, as well as senses like hearing and smell.

To support your teaching of this topic, we have a wide range of Science workshops and visits. Whether you are looking for a basic introduction to different types of animals for a Year 1 group, or a fun and engaging look at the human circulatory system for your Year 6 class, we can help find you the perfect workshop to support your classroom learning. Let us know what you are looking for using the form below or have a look at the learning experiences on this page.

Exciting ways to teach the topic Animals including Humans

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Animals VR Workshop - PrimeVR
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Learning about animal adaptations? Travel around the world and come face to face with a range of different animals with the UK's No.1 VR workshop company! Bring the outside world into your classroom with PrimeVR!
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School Trips at White Post Farm
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At White Post Farm, we offer a range of educational opportunities for school children. Whether that is a Guided tour of the farm, or a self-led farm visit with an education workshop, we can tailor our experiences to suit you. Animals and education!
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STEM Workshops for Any Location
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Run your own award-winning STEM Workshop or Assembly with everything done for you for Science Week or any time, with curriculum linked topics from Engineering to Invention to Coding, Space, the Environment and more.
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Augmented Reality
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Bring learning to life with Augmented Reality experiences that blend the real world with interactive digital content. Students explore science, space, wildlife, history, and STEM through exciting hands-on AR activities that boost engagement
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The Natural History Museum
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Learn about the natural world, and see it right in front of you! From roarsome dinosaurs to fascinating scientists and blooming gardens, we're a top destination to bring interactive learning to your students.
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Climate Change VR Workshop - PrimeVR
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Introduce your pupils to Climate Change with PrimeVR, the UK's No.1 VR workshop company for schools! We'll take your pupils on a virtual tour of the world to see what impact global warming is having on the natural world.
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Outreach Zoo Education Visit
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WILD Outreach brings curriculum-linked biology, geography, and conservation into classrooms with hands-on activities, interactive workshops, artefacts, live animal encounters, inspiring curiosity, learning, and a love of wildlife for all students
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Xplore! Science Discovery Centre
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Xplore! Science Discovery Centre is the home of STEM in North Wales offering inspiring school trips and mind-blowing outreach activities.
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Field Studies Council Amersham
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Set in South Buckinghamshire, within the Chiltern Hills, visit Amersham Field Centre for fun and engaging primary or secondary one day outdoor field trips for geography or science.
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Custom VR Adventures: Tailored Virtual Reality Experiences
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Teachers will have the unique opportunity to dictate the themes and videos, tailoring the VR experiences to their students' interests and curriculum needs.
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Wild Zoo
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WILD on-site visits offer curriculum-linked workshops, educational displays and live animal experiences, including the UK's largest free-flight bird show, delivered by expert educators for EYFS-KS4 learners.
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The Stone Age Company
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Bring the school day to life with curriculum-linked outdoor workshops in History, Geography, Science and PSHE. Through survival skills, storytelling and hands-on activities, children learn through memorable experiences.
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The Environment - Nurturing Nature Workshop
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Join Beatrice, a passionate environmentalist and beekeeper, as she inspires children to explore the beauty of our planet and learn how we can protect it through sustainability and environmental awareness.
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School Wild Science Workshops!
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Bring the Science and Wildlife into your classroom with our Wild Science team! With endless resources, enthusiasm and knowledge - our Wild Science educators are ready to enthuse, educate and excite
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Anatomy Explorer: VR Journey Through the Human Body
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Dive into the fascinating world of human anatomy with this immersive VR workshop. Students will embark on a virtual journey through the human body, exploring its intricate systems and structures in stunning detail.
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Cumulus Outdoors Tented Village - Corfe Castle
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Our exciting range of land and water based outdoor adventure activities take place at some of Dorset's most iconic coastal locations and offer the unique opportunity to explore the stunning Jurassic Coastline whilst trying something new.
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Science VR Day - PrimeVR
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Bring all of your KS2 science topics to life with PrimeVR, the UK's No.1 VR workshop for schools! We offer a range of workshops to make your science day an exciting and amazing day! We can cover space, climate change and animal adaptations!
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Millport Field Centre
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Just 10 minutes by ferry to the Isle of Cumbrae for your next school trip! Field Studies Council Millport has purpose-built accommodation and teaching spaces, providing an excellent range of courses outdoor activities, biology and geography.
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Hamerton Zoo Park
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Enjoy an exciting educational opportunity with us at Hamerton Zoo Park. Bookings are now open for school trips during 2026 & 2027. Choose from a self-guided day exploring our enclosures, or an engaging curriculum-based workshop, tailored to you!
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Biology
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Students explore cells, DNA, genetics, evolution, ecosystems, biodiversity, and the human body through curriculum-linked immersive experiences and practical investigations that develop scientific enquiry, observation, and critical thinking skills.
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