Balestra Primary Science School Workshops North West
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What are our school workshops like
Brilliant science workshops matched to a range of science and STEM topics for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in the comfort of your school!
Embark on a Scientific Adventure with Balestra Primary Science School Workshops in a wide range of in-school science experiences matched perfectly to the curriculum and delivered by an experienced QTS teacher with outstanding resources. Each workshop covers all the National Curriculum objectives for that topic and we pride ourselves on our adaptability in matching the workshops exactly to the individual needs of every school and every pupil.
WORKSHOPS INCLUDE:
KS1 / KS2: Magnificent Materials: https://www.
Unlock material secrets, building a 3 Little Pigs house or a mini space base for our teddy astronaut!
Year 3: Rocks and Fossils: https://www.primaryscienceworkshops.co.uk/year3-rocks-and-fossils
Discover Earth's history with interactive sessions and our big-screen microscope showcasing rare fossils.
Year 3: The Wonder of Light: https://www.primaryscienceworkshops.co.uk/light
Engage in "Light Painting" or experience our "Victorian Photography" studio using a genuine 1880 lens!
Year 4: Sound: https://www.primaryscienceworkshops.co.uk/year-4-sound
Dive into the science of sound, exploring generation, pitch, and frequency, creating music with paper "Music strips."
Year 4 / Year 6: Electricity: https://www.primaryscienceworkshops.co.uk/year4-year6-electricity
Spark interest in electricity with hands-on exploration of circuits, conductors, and insulators.
Year 3 / Year 5: Fantastic Forces: https://www.primaryscienceworkshops.co.uk/year3-year5-forces
Explore forces with hands-on activities involving paper planes, rocket-cars, and Stephenson’s Rocket!
Y5 or any KS2: Rockets to Rovers: https://www.primaryscienceworkshops.co.uk/ks2-rockets-to-rovers
Embark on a space journey, exploring rocket launches and rover exploration in space-related activities.
KS2: Rocket Making Challenge: https://www.primaryscienceworkshops.co.uk/workshops
A thrilling challenge for pupils to design, build, and launch their own rockets.
Year 6: Evolution and Inheritance: https://www.primaryscienceworkshops.co.uk/year6-evolution-and-inheritance
Explore evolution inspired by Darwin and Anning, examining fossils on our big-screen microscope.
KS1 / KS2: Incredible Inventions: https://www.primaryscienceworkshops.co.uk/incredible-inventions
Ignite creativity exploring key inventions like the Phonograph, Stephenson's Rocket, Morse Code, and Photography.
For your reassurance, we are fully insured, fully DBS-checked and comprehensively risk-assessed.
What we offer on a school trip
Brilliant science workshops matched to a range of science and STEM topics for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in the comfort of your school.
Group Sizes Catered For
Usually single classes at a time to retain quality, though we do assemblies for multiple classes for almost all topics (e.g. if you have three classes of y6 for evolution)
Materials, Resources & Information Provided
Yes, we provide all resources required to do the workshop tasks, although we don’t deliver anything with consumables so it is really just teaching equipment
Pricing Information
All our prices are transparently displayed on our website which you can view here: https://www.primaryscienceworkshops.co.uk/science-workshop-prices
First Aid Information
All workshops involve low level activity similar to normal teaching, use safe and tested equipment and are fully risk-assessed for your reassurance.
Testimonials
“All fantastic hands-on activities looking at artefacts. Steam train racing was excellent and the children loved competing against each other” - Mrs Foster, y6 teacher, Oldham
"Simply amazing! The children have not stopped talking about our fantastic science workshop and their writing that came from it has been excellent!" - Rachael and Dan, team teachers, Manchester
"Engaging, informative and fun. A great workshop with elements of science, history and literacy. Brilliant!" - Y6 teacher and Deputy Head, Salford
“Absolutely excellent - would highly recommend and have already booked for next year!” - Emma, y4 teacher, Trafford
"Great delivery and fantastic resources! The circuit boards alone were worth the booking - they made such a difference to the pupils' understanding of the topic" - James, Y6 teacher, St Helens
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