Programme - KS2
Workshops
At-Bristol's KS2 workshops are available throughout the academic year and support a visit to At-Bristol. Presented by trained science communicators, our range of workshops provides engaging investigative skills in a range of broad, cross-curricula contexts.
All the workshops listed are £2.75 per pupil and last 1 hour. Minimum group size:12. Maximum group size:30.
Education entry rates and services are available weekdays in term-time, 10am to 5pm (last entry at 4.30pm.
The Water Cycle (Upper KS2)
Taking a practical approach to understanding the water cycle, pupils get hands-on with a range of exciting water-based experiments in At-Bristol's laboratories.
Available from April 2012
Supported by Allianz Insurance Plc
Curriculum content: Life processes; Changing materials. (Geo) Knowledge and understanding of patterns and processes
Go Animate!
Enter the fascinating world of animation with our brand new KS2 workshop, Go Animate!
From storyboarding to the effect of music, students will investigate the processes involved in producing an animation. They will write, direct, create and premier their own short films!
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Curriculum content: This is a cross-curricular workshop with elements of citizenship, art and design, English, music and ICT
Dataheads (Upper KS2 only)
Pupils problem solve and plan an experiment, testing and designing their own dragster racers. With supporting challenges and numeracy activities, pupils explore, interpret and draw conclusions from their findings and consider how best to present their data.
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Curriculum content: (ma) Handling data; Grouping and classifying materials; Forces and motion
Light and shadow
Look through the magic glass - now you see her, now you don't! Can you work out how the glowstick works? Students will use prisms to split light, mix coloured lights and investigate how light travels in this fun-filled interactive workshop.
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Curriculum content: Light and sound
Healthy bodies
An adventure through the human body following the journey of our food, this lively workshop uses challenges and demonstrations to give students an understanding of the role of a balanced diet in keeping the body healthy.
NEW: Extensive teacher resources to support this workshop are provided after your visit.
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Curriculum content: Humans and other animals
Fantastic forces
In this hands-on workshop students will investigate everyday forces and think about how they both help and hinder us. Through experimentation and fun activities, including making and testing paper spinners, students will make predictions, observations and record results as they learn how gravity and air resistance affect us.
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Curriculum content: Forces and motion
Electricity Unearthed
From exploring the energy sources that bring electricity to our homes to building simple circuits, this workshop gets students investigating the conducting and insulating properties of materials, including the human body!
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Curriculum content: Electricity
Earth, Sun and Moon
Students will find out how the movements of the Earth relate to day and night and the seasons with our amazing Magic Globe and 3D animations. Discover how astronauts explore space, make moon dials and sample some real space food in this fun-packed workshop.
NEW: Extensive teacher resources to support this workshop are provided after your visit.
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Curriculum content: Forces and Motion; The Earth and beyond
Changing materials
Hear ice ‘scream’, see crispy rice burnt with a blow torch and explore the weirdness of slime in this fun workshop on changing material states. Students experiment with making cheese and launching effervescent rockets!
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Curriculum content: Changing materials
Science Theatre Shows
At-Bristol offers a range of exciting presenter-led shows in its Studio. Specially designed for school groups, these engaging shows link closely to the curriculum and include lively fun demonstrations and lots of audience participation.
All shows are £1.00 per pupil and last 30 minutes.
Studio shows minimum group size: 25. Maximum group size: 70.
NEW-Forces and motion
KS2
Inspiring demonstrations and interactive challenges uncover the mysteries of gravity, air pressure, magnetism and friction.
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National curriculum links: Force and motion
NEW-The sense-ational brain show!
KS1/Lower KS2
Explore our five senses and put them to the test! Investigate emotions and illusions in this interactive show.
National curriculum links: Life Processes; Humans and other animals.
The splash and bubble show
KS1/Lower KS2
Investigate the science of soap with this fun and fizzing states-of-matter show. Have a go at making a giant bubble and watch foam go up in flames!
National curriculum links: Materials and their properties
The light and colour show
Upper KS2/KS3
Take part in some illuminating experiments that explore the nature of light and how we experience colour.
National curriculum links: Light and sound
How my body works
KS2/Lower KS3
This active show requires lots of audience participation as students see the effect of exercise on our bodies. Exciting demonstrations bring to life the science behind the body's key systems.
National curriculum links: Life processes; Humans and other animals
Launch it!
KS2/Lower KS3
With whizzes, bangs and rockets, this loud and exciting show investigates forces and explosions. Students are actively involved in decisions over friction, gravity and air resistance, as we explore the forces at work when launching a rocket.
National curriculum links: Forces and motion
Planetarium shows
At-Bristol offers unique presenter-led shows in the Planetarium. Specially designed for school groups, these engaging shows link closely to the curriculum and observe the Solar System.
All shows are £1.00 per pupil and last up to 30 minutes.
Maximum group size: 86.
NEW-Exploring the Solar System (KS2, Lower KS3)
Special theme days
These specially designed days challenge and excite students, providing enriching and cross-curricula experiences through a range of innovative activities including visiting experts in the field. Special theme days must be booked at least a month in advance and are available throughout the academic year.
Cost: £10 per student including entry to At-Bristol.
Duration: 4 hours.
Minimum group size: 20. Maximum group size: 60.
Maths Mission
Enjoy countless ways for new mathematicians to engage with numbers in a totally unique and exciting way! Developing essential team-working and problem-solving skills, pupils take part in an exciting adventure to unchartered territory using their understanding of shape, space and measures as vital tools to success.
NEW-Forensics
Forensic science is guaranteed to grab the attention of many students-TV programmes such as Crime Scene Investigators just touch the surface of this fascinating branch of science. In this specially designed day, students work in our laboratories to learn the basic techniques of crime scene investigation and forensic science, including fingerprinting, casting and DNA profiling, and analyse evidence from our specially prepared crime scene.
High Flyers
High Flyers is designed to introduce students and teachers to the fascinating science of flight. Students will learn how planes fly and follow a specially designed trail around At-Bristol's hands-on exhibits. They will take part in 'the drop challenge' and assisted by an expert from the field, they will work in teams to build their own aircraft and test it on our new Launch it exhibit.
Brain and body
Students will discover the amazing capabilities of the human brain and test their skills with a mind-bending day of challenges and conundrums, including an introduction to the senses, learning, thinking and memory skills.
Book your workshop, show or Special Theme Day
For further information or to make a booking, please call 0845 345 3344, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays); or book your school visit online.
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