London & South East
City Break, Cultural Education, Design Technology, English, Human Geography, History, Beyond Living Memory, Local History, Monarchs, Significant Individuals, Tudors, Twentieth Century, World War, Geography
Maths Workshops
in-school workshopThe Mathematical world of construction is intrinsic to all of our workshops, but none more so than in our STEM & STEAM workshops, like Ferris Wheel, Roller Coasters, Bridges, Shelters, Skyscrapers
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STEM Workshop
in-school workshopWe only use two materials in the majority of our workshops; dowel and rubber bands. Using these simple materials pupils can easily grasp the importance of triangulation and strong bond in structures, both made made and natural.
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Unforgettable Residentials at The Hive
London & South EastShelter Building - Work in groups to plan and build a shelter in the forest using natural materials. Challenge to make the shelter warm, stable and waterproof. Curriculum links: Design and Technology (Make; Evaluate; Technical knowledge);
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London City Bus Tours
London & South EastEmbarking on a tour of London's architectural landmarks offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's rich history and design evolution. Start at the Tower of London, a UNESCO World Heritage site,...
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Up-cycling and Recycling
in-school workshopE-Waste & Upcycling - Technology, Science and Sustainability
Pupils explore e-waste through curriculum-linked learning in Science, Design & Technology and Citizenship. They investigate materials,...
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Mayan Workshops
in-school workshopConstruction Elements Included, where pupils have to follow instructions together to form the structure, so need to help and guide one another to ensure a successful build.
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Tudor Galleon Workshops
in-school workshopConstruction Elements Included, where pupils have to follow instructions together to form the structure, so need to help and guide one another to ensure a successful build.
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Roman Workshops
in-school workshopConstruction Elements Included, where pupils have to follow instructions together to form the structure, so need to help and guide one another to ensure a successful build.
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Fab Science In-school Workshops
in-school workshopThe Big STEM Challenge: work as a team to build a HUGE pyramid in your school hall. Find out about the varied roles in construction, from structural engineers to demolition experts! The structure is 4M tall and a whole class and fit inside it. Also works well for an engineering topic.
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Pendennis Castle
South WestUse the 'Build me a Fortress!' activity in the Teachers' Kit, available from the English Heritage website, to understand how the castle was built and the materials used, and then create your own model fortress back in the classroom.
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Victorian Workshop
in-school workshopConstruction Elements Included, where pupils have to follow instructions together to form the structure, so need to help and guide one another to ensure a successful build
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Viking Workshops
in-school workshopWe only use two materials in the majority of our workshops; dowel and rubber bands. Using these simple materials pupils can easily grasp the importance of triangulation and strong bond in structures,...
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Pre History Workshops
in-school workshopConstruction Elements Included, where pupils have to follow instructions together to form the structure, so need to help and guide one another to ensure a successful build.
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Green Up Your Act Education
in-school workshopDesign & Technology is explored in our workshops through investigations into how we design things, how we make things, the materials we use, how much material we use and how we dispose of our waste....
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Heights of Abraham
East MidlandsDiscover how the iconic cable car was built and how it works through our fact files, worksheets and more. We have been featured on children's TV programs and are a good experience for children to learn how to build their own cable car, the use of pulley systems, wheels and engines.
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WWII Anderson Shelter
in-school workshopConstruction Elements Included, where pupils have to follow instructions together to form the structure, so need to help and guide one another to ensure a successful build.
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Unforgettable Day Visits at The Hive
London & South EastShelter Building - Work in groups to plan and build a shelter in the forest using natural materials. Challenge to make the shelter warm, stable and waterproof. Curriculum links: Design and Technology (Make; Evaluate; Technical knowledge);
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Tudor Workshops
in-school workshopConstruction Elements Included, where pupils have to follow instructions together to form the structure, so need to help and guide one another to ensure a successful build. We demonstrate how simple materials can be used to make strong structures
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Cleeve Abbey
South West Use a school trip to Cleeve Abbey to expand your pupils' learning of history of art, craft, design and architecture, including periods, styles and major movements from ancient times up to the present day.
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Anglo Saxon Workshop
in-school workshopConstruction Elements Included, where pupils have to follow instructions together to form the structure, so need to help and guide one another to ensure a successful build.
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