Key Stage 2 popular topics

Primary school workshop topics to inspire your class

Are you looking for engaging KS2 learning ideas or exciting places to take your class on a primary school visit? We offer a wide range of Key Stage 2 experiences designed to inspire your children, providing enough options to keep your students busy for weeks. We know your time is valuable, so simplify your planning process by using the search filter below or explore our list of popular topics. Alternatively, simply complete the short purple form at the bottom of this page, and we will do the leg work for you to find the perfect trip or workshop tailored to your topic or learning objective!

Stone Age Workshops
Stone Age Workshops
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During this Drama Hut Workshop we meet 'Sally', our enthusiastic archaeologist! She leads the children as they travel back in time to explore The Stone Ages, discovering how it developed from the chaotic to the domestic, in a fun, interactive session
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Theatre Workout Education
Theatre Workout Education
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Theatre Workout is one of the UK's leading drama and theatre workshop providers. We deliver bespoke West End Workshops, Outreach Workshops in schools across the UK, and offering weekly classes and clubs in London schools.
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Scarborough Castle
Scarborough Castle
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Bring the curriculum to life and inspire your students with a visit to Scarborough Castle. Dominating Scarborough's headland, the history of this site spans some 3000 years from the Stone Age all the way through to medieval Britain.
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The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution
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Our 18th Century workshops cover the exciting periods of the Napoleonic Wars, Industrial revolution, American war of Independence, Birth of the British Empire, Agricultural Revolution, the age of Pirates and so much more!
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The Food Museum
The Food Museum
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At the Food Museum we help people learn more about food. Where it comes from, how it's made and the role it's played down the centuries in shaping how we live our lives.
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Titanic
Titanic
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A fun and participatory day of drama exploring The Titanic! Children will learn about the history of The Titanic, exploring the tragic event, how it happened and what life was like onboard.
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World War II and World War I
World War II and World War I
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We bring World War II and World War I to life with modern 360° projection technology at 4K resolution (the same quality as fixed planetariums). Students and teachers will be left with vivid and lasting memories to motivate classroom learning
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Audley End
Audley End
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There's a full day outside the classroom at Audely End House and Gardens. A 17th century mansion complete with Victorian Service Wing, Kitchen Garden and stables to explore outside and visit the hands-on Nursery Suite and Coal Gallery.
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The Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best of York Award
The Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best of York Award
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York's only tour created especially for children! Winner of a magical myriad of awards, and a must-do for schools visiting this enchanting city. From only £200 per class, teachers go FREE
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Roman Workshop
Roman Workshop
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The Romans made a huge impact on life in Britain through their invasions and conquest, but how did life change for the people already living in Britain at the time? Discover what Roman Britain was like with an in-school workshop from Days Gone By!
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Shakespeare
Shakespeare
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A fun and participatory day of drama exploring Shakespeare or even just one of his many plays!
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Team Building @ Your School
Team Building @ Your School
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Year Group Team Bonding Event at your School. We bring our It's a Knock out and Total Wipe Out Inflatable Obstacle Course to your school together with our Team Building challenges.
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Alice through the looking Glass
Alice through the looking Glass
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Join Alice on an adventure through the looking glass and enter a fun space to gently explore complex themes of friendship, resilience, and wellbeing.
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Science Week Spectacular
Science Week Spectacular
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Dan Tastic Education brings science to life with incredible Science Spectacular Wow Days! Your pupils will be inspired & engaged by an array of props, videos & student interaction with one of our fun & entertaining Dan Tastic Workshop Facilitators
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The Plague
The Plague
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Let us take you back to the time of the Great Plague. When England was in trouble and quarantine was necessary. We will teach your students about Eyam, how it spread, and some of the strange things people did to ward off the deadly disease!
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Indus Valley
Indus Valley
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A fun and participatory day of drama exploring the Indus Valley! Children will learn about the history of the Indus Valley, exploring their civilisation and how this relates to their lives today.
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Forces & Magnets
Forces & Magnets
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Combine science, drama and movement in this cross-curricular extravaganza with One Day Creative. Together we'll explore the phenomena of forces and magnets, with a particular focus on push/pull forces, gravity, resistance, floating and sinking.
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Only One Earth
Only One Earth
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The planet we call home is under threat. It's up to us to make a change! In this school Environment workshop for KS1 and KS2, your pupils will use an array of drama-led activities to understand how climate change is impacting the world we live in.
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KS2 enquiry..

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Ancient Civilisations
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Maya, Benin, Shang Dynasty, Aztecs and more

Ancient Civilisations
World War
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Conflict, evacuation, rationing, the Home Front, D Day Landings

World War
Prehistory
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Prehistoric trips and workshops stone age to iron age

Earth and Space
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Our solar system, the motions of the Sun and Moon

Earth and Space
Volcanoes
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Workshops for the topic of Extreme Earth

Volcanoes
Greeks
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Workshops that bring Ancient Greek history to life for your pupils

Greeks
Vikings
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Viking Raids, trade routes, longboats, and mythology

Vikings
Victorian
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Queen Victoria, crime and punishment, schools, factories and the workhouse

Victorian
Rivers
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Rivers and the water cycle, a journey from their source to the sea

Romans
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Invasion and Conquest, Boudicca, our Roman legacy

Romans
Earthquakes
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Workshops for the topic of Extreme Earth

Earthquakes
Polar Regions
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Polar Regions, Frozen Kingdoms and Explorers Shackleton and Scott

Polar Regions
Coding
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Get hands on with coding

Coding
Rocks
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Rocks, minerals and geological processes

Rocks
Mountains
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Mountain environments and how they form

Robotics
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Engineering and the computer science of robots

Robotics



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