Forces in Space introduces young learners to planets, constellations and some of the forces at work in space through practical, play-based activities.

Children explore how the Earth, Moon and Sun move, investigate how this movement creates day, night and the seasons, and consider how different seasons affect what we wear. They can create their own impact craters, discover familiar constellations and design imaginative constellations of their own.

The workshop encourages curiosity, observation and discussion while introducing early scientific ideas about space in an accessible and engaging way.

Children explore how air can make objects move by creating and launching their own balloon rockets.

After investigating familiar examples of pushing and pulling, children watch what happens when air escapes from an inflated balloon. They then attach a balloon to a straw running along a taut string and release it to send their rocket travelling along the track.

Children can experiment with different balloon sizes and amounts of air, observing whether these changes affect how quickly or how far the rocket travels. Through discussion, testing and playful investigation, they begin to understand that the escaping air pushes the balloon forwards.

The activity introduces simple ideas about forces, movement and air propulsion while helping children connect their observations to the way real rockets and aeroplanes move. It supports curiosity, prediction, communication and collaborative practical learning.

Children explore how helicopters fly by designing, building and testing their own simple paper helicopters.

The session begins by looking at real helicopters and discussing how their spinning blades help them move through the air. Children also consider some of the important jobs helicopters perform, including rescue work, transporting people and reaching difficult locations.

Using paper, scissors, tape and paperclips, children construct and decorate their own helicopter models. They then drop their helicopters from a safe height and observe how the blades cause them to spin as they fall.

Children can experiment by changing the size and shape of the blades, adding weight or adjusting the length of their helicopters. They compare their results, discuss which designs worked best and suggest ways they could improve them.

The activity introduces early ideas about flight, gravity, air resistance, measurement and engineering design while encouraging creativity, prediction, practical investigation and collaborative learning.

This interactive workshop introduces pupils to the science and processes behind how everyday foods are made.

Through an eye-catching demonstration, learners explore how food additives can change texture before taking part in hands-on activities inspired by real food-manufacturing techniques.

Children investigate weighing and measuring, sieving and separating ingredients, mixing wet and dry materials, sorting foods into categories and designing their own food labels.

By combining sensory play, practical skills and real-world examples, the workshop builds an understanding of food production, nutrition and quality control while encouraging curiosity, problem-solving and teamwork.

Dive into the fascinating and sometimes gruesome world of germs in this lively, hands-on science workshop.

Pupils explore what germs are, how bacteria and viruses spread, and how our bodies defend themselves through immunity, handwashing, antibiotics and vaccination.

Through creative activities such as designing their own germs, investigating effective hand hygiene and stepping back in time to learn about the Black Death in Aberdeen, children discover how disease has shaped our past and how science helps to keep us safe today.

Packed with practical experiments, history and storytelling, this workshop brings microbiology to life in an engaging and memorable way.

This hands-on workshop explores where materials come from, how their properties differ and why particular materials are chosen for different purposes.

Children begin by examining and sorting a collection of natural and human-made materials. They identify properties such as rigidity, flexibility, texture, strength, absorbency and water resistance while developing appropriate scientific vocabulary.

Working in groups, children use a mixture of found and provided materials to construct a small raft, den or miniature shelter. They compare natural and synthetic materials, test their designs and explain why certain materials were more suitable than others.

The workshop develops scientific investigation, engineering, teamwork and problem-solving skills. It can also introduce wider discussions about litter, decomposition, landfill and the environmental impact of the materials we use.

This Second Level workshop explores how oil is formed, how it is used and the environmental impact of an oil spill.

Learners investigate what happens when oil enters an aquatic environment and consider the challenges faced by people attempting to contain and remove it.

Working collaboratively, pupils design and build a prototype device or method for cleaning up a model oil slick.

They test their ideas, observe the results and refine their designs to improve their effectiveness.

The workshop combines environmental science with an engineering challenge, encouraging learners to consider how technology and creative problem-solving can help reduce the impact of pollution.

This fun, interactive workshop takes pupils on a fascinating journey through the history and science of dental care.

Starting with why healthy teeth matter, children explore how people cleaned their teeth from ancient Egypt to modern times, discovering some surprising and occasionally shocking ingredients along the way.

Pupils then become scientists themselves by creating and testing their own Bright Smile toothpaste against a shop-bought product. Through hands-on experiments, they investigate and compare how effectively each toothpaste works.

Packed with storytelling, science and practical activity, the session builds an understanding of oral health while encouraging curiosity, teamwork and plenty of smiling.

This Second Level workshop explores how different forms of pollution enter and affect marine environments.

Using a model pollution tank, learners investigate pollution from human activities and consider how substances can travel through rivers, drainage systems and coastal environments before reaching the ocean.

Pupils observe how pollution can affect water quality, marine habitats and the organisms that depend on them.

The workshop encourages learners to identify potential sources of pollution and discuss actions that individuals, communities and industries can take to reduce their environmental impact.

Through practical investigation and discussion, pupils develop an understanding of the connections between human activity, pollution and the health of marine ecosystems.

This practical science workshop explores the water cycle, changes of state and the limited amount of clean water available for people and wildlife.

Children begin with a visual demonstration comparing the amount of salt water, fresh water and usable clean water found on Earth. They consider where our water comes from, how long it has existed and why it must be carefully protected.

Using photographs and practical demonstrations, the group investigates evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection. Children observe steam and condensation before exploring how heating and cooling cause water to change between solid, liquid and gas.

Further experiments use ice, thermometers and timers to investigate melting, freezing and temperature. Children make predictions, take measurements and record their findings using appropriate scientific vocabulary and units.

The session develops scientific enquiry, measurement and environmental awareness while introducing careers such as water engineering, meteorology, ecology and water management.

This hands-on outdoor workshop introduces children to different materials, where they come from and how their properties make them suitable for particular purposes.

Children search for objects made from wood, metal, plastic, stone and fabric before sorting them according to their material and characteristics. They explore whether objects are natural or human-made and use words such as smooth, rough, hard, soft, bendy and squishy to describe what they find.

Through construction, imaginative play and practical investigation, children consider which materials might be suitable for building dens, bridges, dams, animal homes or other structures. They are encouraged to explain their choices and test how well different materials perform.

The session may also include Hapa Zome, a traditional Japanese technique in which leaves and flowers are carefully hammered onto fabric to create colourful natural prints. This develops creativity, safe tool use and an understanding of how natural materials can be used to make art.

This Second Level workshop explores the many ways plants are used to benefit people and society.

Learners investigate familiar and surprising plant-based products, considering how plants provide food, fibres, building materials, medicines, fuels, dyes and ingredients used in everyday items.

Pupils examine where these materials come from and how plant properties make them suitable for different purposes.

The workshop encourages learners to consider how people depend on plants and why responsible growing, harvesting and conservation are important.

Through investigation and discussion, pupils develop a broader understanding of the relationship between plants, human needs, industry and sustainability.

Investigate the materials that make up the Earth’s surface and explore why geology is important to our landscapes, buildings and everyday lives.

The workshop begins with a collaborative “Floor is Lava” challenge before learners examine a geological map of the local area. They look for connections between the underlying geology and visible landscape features.

Working in small groups, learners conduct a rock hunt and collect a range of different samples. They decide how to classify their rocks using characteristics such as colour, size, texture, shape and weight before creating a shared vocabulary to describe their findings.

Learners use microscopes, hand lenses and identification guides to examine layers, grains, crystals and markings. They sketch their samples, take rock rubbings and record their observations in a logbook.

Each rock is then tested for properties including hardness, reflectiveness, magnetism and water resistance. Learners can also investigate how samples react to vinegar. The workshop concludes with the creation of a rock museum or gallery displaying the samples, labels, drawings and test results.

Extension activities can explore fossils, soils, rock art and the creation of artificial rocks using clay, sand, soil and other materials.

This practical workshop introduces children to water, where it can be found in nature and why it is important to people, plants and animals.

Children investigate water in its different states by observing ice, liquid water and steam. Through discussion and simple experiments, they begin to understand how temperature causes water to freeze, melt or boil.

Activities can include experimenting with different water temperatures, building miniature landscapes and observing how water moves through soil, sand and stones. Children can also explore floating and sinking, water transportation and imaginative outdoor water play.

The session encourages observation, prediction, experimentation and an early understanding of the role water plays in the natural world.

This practical workshop explores the water cycle, the importance of clean water and the environmental consequences of prolonged dry weather.

Children investigate how evaporation, rainfall and soil conditions affect the movement of water through the environment. They consider how extended dry spells increase the risk of wildfires and why heavy rain does not always immediately resolve drought conditions.

A visual demonstration helps children understand that although much of the Earth is covered by water, only a very small proportion is available as clean freshwater for human use.

Working in teams, children complete a water-transport challenge. They must move water from a simulated well to a village using limited equipment while navigating obstacles and trying to minimise waste.

The activity encourages discussion about global access to clean water, the daily decisions people make when water is scarce and the importance of conservation, engineering and responsible water management.

Energy Explorers is a lively, hands-on workshop designed for early years pupils, introducing the big ideas behind energy in a playful and accessible way.

Through movement, storytelling, demonstrations and interactive activities, children discover what energy is, how it can be stored and transferred, and why electrical energy is important in everyday life.

Pupils explore where electricity comes from, including fossil fuels, wind and solar power, and learn why using renewable energy and saving electricity helps protect the environment.

Packed with role-play, experiments and creative challenges, this workshop builds early science understanding while encouraging curiosity and active participation.

This Early Level workshop introduces learners to electricity through familiar objects and situations found around the home.

Children identify everyday items that use electricity and discuss what each item does, where its electricity comes from and how it should be used safely.

Through conversation and practical activities, learners begin to distinguish between electrical and non-electrical items while developing an awareness of basic electrical safety.

The workshop connects early science learning to children’s everyday experiences and encourages curiosity about how electricity helps us at home.

This Early and First Level workshop introduces children to renewable energy and sustainable living through interactive play.

Using a specially designed play mat and supporting resources, learners explore where energy comes from and how it is used in homes, transport and communities.

Children investigate renewable technologies such as wind and solar power while considering how design choices can affect energy use and the environment.

Through imaginative play, discussion and practical challenges, pupils begin to explore ways people can save energy, reduce waste and make communities more sustainable.

The workshop encourages curiosity, communication and problem-solving while making important environmental concepts accessible to younger learners.

This interactive workshop introduces pupils to the science of magnets and electricity through hands-on investigation and discovery.

Working in small groups, children explore attraction and repulsion, magnetic fields and how magnets are used in everyday technology.

The session demonstrates how moving magnets and coils of wire can generate electricity, connecting the investigation to wind, hydroelectric and fossil-fuel power stations.

Through practical activity stations, group challenges and engaging demonstrations, the workshop builds confidence, curiosity and a strong foundation in physical science concepts.

This Second Level workshop helps learners investigate different forms of renewable energy and consider their role in creating a more sustainable future.

Working in small groups, pupils research an energy source such as wind, solar, hydroelectric, tidal or wave power.

Learners explore how the technology works, where it can be used, its potential benefits and the challenges associated with generating energy in that way.

Each group decides how best to communicate its findings before presenting them to the rest of the class.

As an extension, pupils can develop their presentations for a school assembly or awareness campaign, helping others understand renewable energy and the importance of making sustainable choices.

In this practical workshop, pupils investigate how the energy in moving water can be used to power machinery and generate electricity.

They explore how water wheels were historically used to operate machinery in mills and factories before comparing them with the turbines used in modern hydroelectric power stations.

Working in teams, pupils design and construct a working water wheel using paper plates, plastic spoons, a foam cylinder and a wooden skewer. They test their wheel by pouring water over its paddles and observing how effectively it turns.

Pupils are encouraged to evaluate their first design, identify possible improvements and modify the wheel to improve its balance or performance. The activity develops practical engineering, problem-solving, observation and collaborative working skills while connecting historical manufacturing with modern renewable energy.

This Second Level workshop introduces pupils to the science behind batteries and chemical cells.

Learners explore how chemical energy can be converted into electrical energy and investigate the components needed to create a simple cell.

Using readily available materials, pupils construct their own battery before connecting it to a circuit and testing whether it can produce an electrical current.

Through practical investigation, observation and troubleshooting, learners develop their understanding of energy transfer while considering why different materials can affect the performance of a battery.

In this hands-on workshop, children explore how moving water can make objects turn and perform useful work.

Working together, they build a simple water wheel using paper plates, spoons, a foam cylinder and a wooden skewer. They then pour water over the wheel, observe what happens and experiment with changing the amount and speed of the water.

The activity introduces children to water as a source of renewable energy. They learn how water wheels were once used to power machinery and how modern hydroelectric power stations use moving water to turn turbines and generate electricity.

Children are encouraged to make predictions, describe what they observe and suggest ways to improve their water-wheel designs.

Creative Caterpillars is a hands-on science workshop for younger pupils that explores the life cycle of a caterpillar in a fun and memorable way.

Inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar, children begin with story time before reinforcing their learning through a colourful life-cycle jigsaw.

The session finishes with a practical activity in which pupils make seed bombs to grow plants that provide food for caterpillars and other wildlife.

Combining storytelling, creativity and environmental learning, this workshop encourages curiosity about nature, life cycles and caring for the living world around us.

This hands-on workshop introduces pupils to the challenges faced by coastal communities and the science behind protecting shorelines from erosion and flooding.

Learners begin with an engaging wave-tank demonstration to observe how waves affect land and buildings, and how changes in terrain can increase or reduce risk.

Working in small groups, pupils design, build and test their own coastal defences using wave trays and construction materials. They then refine their ideas through repeated testing.

Through experimentation and problem-solving, pupils develop an understanding of coastal processes, engineering solutions and how people can help protect vulnerable coastal environments.

This hands-on workshop explores where materials come from, how their properties differ and why particular materials are chosen for different purposes.

Children begin by examining and sorting a collection of natural and human-made materials. They identify properties such as rigidity, flexibility, texture, strength, absorbency and water resistance while developing appropriate scientific vocabulary.

Working in groups, children use a mixture of found and provided materials to construct a small raft, den or miniature shelter. They compare natural and synthetic materials, test their designs and explain why certain materials were more suitable than others.

The workshop develops scientific investigation, engineering, teamwork and problem-solving skills. It can also introduce wider discussions about litter, decomposition, landfill and the environmental impact of the materials we use.

This Second Level workshop explores how oil is formed, how it is used and the environmental impact of an oil spill.

Learners investigate what happens when oil enters an aquatic environment and consider the challenges faced by people attempting to contain and remove it.

Working collaboratively, pupils design and build a prototype device or method for cleaning up a model oil slick.

They test their ideas, observe the results and refine their designs to improve their effectiveness.

The workshop combines environmental science with an engineering challenge, encouraging learners to consider how technology and creative problem-solving can help reduce the impact of pollution.

This Early and First Level workshop introduces children to renewable energy and sustainable living through interactive play.

Using a specially designed play mat and supporting resources, learners explore where energy comes from and how it is used in homes, transport and communities.

Children investigate renewable technologies such as wind and solar power while considering how design choices can affect energy use and the environment.

Through imaginative play, discussion and practical challenges, pupils begin to explore ways people can save energy, reduce waste and make communities more sustainable.

The workshop encourages curiosity, communication and problem-solving while making important environmental concepts accessible to younger learners.

This Second Level workshop introduces pupils to the remarkable ways marine animals have adapted to survive in different ocean environments.

Learners investigate how features such as body shape, colour, movement, feeding structures and protective adaptations help animals find food, avoid predators and cope with challenging conditions.

Pupils then apply their scientific understanding by designing an original marine species suited to a particular habitat.

They consider what their creature eats, how it moves, how it protects itself and which physical features will help it survive.

Combining marine science with creative design, the workshop develops an understanding of adaptation while encouraging imagination, communication and evidence-based thinking.

This Second Level workshop helps learners investigate different forms of renewable energy and consider their role in creating a more sustainable future.

Working in small groups, pupils research an energy source such as wind, solar, hydroelectric, tidal or wave power.

Learners explore how the technology works, where it can be used, its potential benefits and the challenges associated with generating energy in that way.

Each group decides how best to communicate its findings before presenting them to the rest of the class.

As an extension, pupils can develop their presentations for a school assembly or awareness campaign, helping others understand renewable energy and the importance of making sustainable choices.

This Second Level workshop introduces pupils to marine food webs and the relationships between organisms within an ecosystem.

Using a hands-on tower activity, learners explore how producers, consumers and predators depend on one another for energy and survival.

As blocks are removed or conditions are changed, pupils observe how disruption to one part of the food web can affect the stability of the whole ecosystem.

The workshop also encourages learners to consider how pollution, overfishing, habitat damage and other human activities can influence marine environments.

Through discussion, prediction and practical investigation, pupils develop an understanding of interdependence and the importance of protecting balanced ecosystems.

This Second Level workshop explores how different forms of pollution enter and affect marine environments.

Using a model pollution tank, learners investigate pollution from human activities and consider how substances can travel through rivers, drainage systems and coastal environments before reaching the ocean.

Pupils observe how pollution can affect water quality, marine habitats and the organisms that depend on them.

The workshop encourages learners to identify potential sources of pollution and discuss actions that individuals, communities and industries can take to reduce their environmental impact.

Through practical investigation and discussion, pupils develop an understanding of the connections between human activity, pollution and the health of marine ecosystems.

This First Level workshop introduces pupils to the weird and wonderful world of carnivorous plants.

Learners investigate why some plants capture insects and explore how this behaviour helps them survive in habitats where the soil contains very few nutrients.

Pupils examine the different trapping methods used by carnivorous plants, including snap traps, sticky surfaces and pitfall traps.

Through observation, discussion and practical activities, learners consider how the structures of these unusual plants are suited to their environment.

The workshop develops an understanding of plant needs and adaptations while encouraging curiosity about the diversity of the natural world.

This practical science workshop explores the water cycle, changes of state and the limited amount of clean water available for people and wildlife.

Children begin with a visual demonstration comparing the amount of salt water, fresh water and usable clean water found on Earth. They consider where our water comes from, how long it has existed and why it must be carefully protected.

Using photographs and practical demonstrations, the group investigates evaporation, condensation, precipitation and collection. Children observe steam and condensation before exploring how heating and cooling cause water to change between solid, liquid and gas.

Further experiments use ice, thermometers and timers to investigate melting, freezing and temperature. Children make predictions, take measurements and record their findings using appropriate scientific vocabulary and units.

The session develops scientific enquiry, measurement and environmental awareness while introducing careers such as water engineering, meteorology, ecology and water management.

This active workshop explores the different stages that animals, plants and humans pass through as they grow and develop.

Children begin with a life-cycle challenge. Each participant receives one stage from a particular life cycle and must find the other members of their group before arranging themselves in the correct sequence.

The group then acts out the life cycle of a frog, moving from frogspawn and hatching through the tadpole stages to an adult frog. This introduces the concept of metamorphosis and helps children understand how dramatically some living things change during their development.

Children consider what living things need to survive and grow, compare different life cycles and explore connections with their local environment. Additional activities can include investigating seeds, searching for minibeasts or studying aquatic larvae.

This hands-on outdoor workshop introduces children to different materials, where they come from and how their properties make them suitable for particular purposes.

Children search for objects made from wood, metal, plastic, stone and fabric before sorting them according to their material and characteristics. They explore whether objects are natural or human-made and use words such as smooth, rough, hard, soft, bendy and squishy to describe what they find.

Through construction, imaginative play and practical investigation, children consider which materials might be suitable for building dens, bridges, dams, animal homes or other structures. They are encouraged to explain their choices and test how well different materials perform.

The session may also include Hapa Zome, a traditional Japanese technique in which leaves and flowers are carefully hammered onto fabric to create colourful natural prints. This develops creativity, safe tool use and an understanding of how natural materials can be used to make art.

This Second Level workshop explores the many ways plants are used to benefit people and society.

Learners investigate familiar and surprising plant-based products, considering how plants provide food, fibres, building materials, medicines, fuels, dyes and ingredients used in everyday items.

Pupils examine where these materials come from and how plant properties make them suitable for different purposes.

The workshop encourages learners to consider how people depend on plants and why responsible growing, harvesting and conservation are important.

Through investigation and discussion, pupils develop a broader understanding of the relationship between plants, human needs, industry and sustainability.

Investigate the materials that make up the Earth’s surface and explore why geology is important to our landscapes, buildings and everyday lives.

The workshop begins with a collaborative “Floor is Lava” challenge before learners examine a geological map of the local area. They look for connections between the underlying geology and visible landscape features.

Working in small groups, learners conduct a rock hunt and collect a range of different samples. They decide how to classify their rocks using characteristics such as colour, size, texture, shape and weight before creating a shared vocabulary to describe their findings.

Learners use microscopes, hand lenses and identification guides to examine layers, grains, crystals and markings. They sketch their samples, take rock rubbings and record their observations in a logbook.

Each rock is then tested for properties including hardness, reflectiveness, magnetism and water resistance. Learners can also investigate how samples react to vinegar. The workshop concludes with the creation of a rock museum or gallery displaying the samples, labels, drawings and test results.

Extension activities can explore fossils, soils, rock art and the creation of artificial rocks using clay, sand, soil and other materials.

This Second Level workshop develops pupils’ understanding of pollination and the important role pollinators play in plant reproduction.

Learners investigate how pollen is transferred between flowers and compare the different ways plants can be pollinated.

Pupils explore the roles of bees, butterflies, other insects, birds, wind and water, considering how flowers are adapted to attract or use particular pollinators.

The workshop also highlights why pollinators are important for biodiversity, healthy ecosystems and the production of many foods.

Through observation, discussion and practical activities, learners consider the challenges facing pollinators and identify ways people can help protect them.

This hands-on outdoor workshop introduces children to biodiversity and the differences between living, non-living and once-living things.

Children gather and sort natural objects before exploring local habitats through supervised bug hunts. Using collecting pots, magnifiers and identification charts, they investigate where minibeasts live, what they eat and which animals may depend on them for food.

Creative activities can include making minibeasts from clay and natural materials, constructing bug hotels and designing habitats. The session encourages observation, classification, curiosity and an early understanding of why living things and their habitats should be protected.

This practical workshop introduces children to water, where it can be found in nature and why it is important to people, plants and animals.

Children investigate water in its different states by observing ice, liquid water and steam. Through discussion and simple experiments, they begin to understand how temperature causes water to freeze, melt or boil.

Activities can include experimenting with different water temperatures, building miniature landscapes and observing how water moves through soil, sand and stones. Children can also explore floating and sinking, water transportation and imaginative outdoor water play.

The session encourages observation, prediction, experimentation and an early understanding of the role water plays in the natural world.

This interactive outdoor workshop introduces children to the life cycles of plants and animals and explores where living things come from.

Children use movement and role play to follow the stages of a frog’s life cycle, from frogspawn and tadpole through to an adult frog. They investigate eggs, seeds and other signs of new life while discussing what living things need to grow and survive.

A practical nest-building challenge asks children to use natural materials such as sticks, grass, straw, clay and wool to create a safe home for an egg. They consider how a nest protects its contents and test whether their design is strong and secure.

The session may also include minibeast hunts, life-cycle puzzles, habitat building and natural loose-parts play. These activities develop children’s understanding of growth, change, survival and the connections between living things and their habitats.

This outdoor workshop helps children investigate the variety of living things around them and understand how plants and animals depend upon one another.

Children begin by searching for and sorting living, non-living and once-living objects. They use observable characteristics to create their own classification rules, distinguish between plants and animals and explain the reasoning behind their decisions.

The workshop then introduces producers, consumers and predators through active food-chain and food-web games. Children take on the roles of different organisms and explore what happens when one part of an ecosystem is removed or disrupted.

Activities may also include minibeast investigations, making identification badges, constructing bug hotels and discussing practical ways to support wildlife. The session develops scientific classification, critical thinking and an understanding of why every living thing has an important place within an ecosystem.

This practical outdoor workshop explores the variety of plants around us and investigates what they need to grow and remain healthy.

Children use identification resources to examine plants and trees before exploring the different layers of vegetation found within a natural environment. They collect small plant samples to create a visual sample board showing the ground, field, shrub and canopy layers.

The group then plans a scientific growing experiment using native tree seeds. Seeds are planted in different conditions by changing the availability of light, water, air or soil. Children make predictions, discuss how to keep the investigation fair and decide how they could record changes over time.

The workshop encourages children to observe, measure and present their findings while considering how weather, wildlife and human activity can affect plant growth. Additional activities may include plant-inspired artwork, imaginative plant-shop play and practical conservation tasks such as planting trees.

This practical workshop introduces children to weather observation, measurement and forecasting. They explore why forecasts are important and discuss the different ways we collect information about the weather.

Working in small groups, children build and use simple weather instruments. Activities can include making a rain gauge, an anemometer, a windsock and a bottle thermometer, as well as using a cloud viewer to identify and record cloud types.

Children gather data about rainfall, temperature, wind speed and wind direction before comparing their observations with local weather reports. They consider whether forecasts are always accurate and how measurements taken over time can help us identify patterns.

The workshop develops scientific investigation, numeracy, teamwork and problem-solving skills while encouraging children to consider how weather affects people, wildlife, plants and the wider environment.

This outdoor investigation introduces biodiversity, classification, adaptation and the relationships between living things and their habitats.

Children begin with a scavenger hunt before sorting animals into vertebrates and invertebrates. They then divide vertebrates into mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish according to their characteristics.

Using animal skulls, tracks, droppings, food sources and habitat clues, children examine how different species are adapted for survival. They construct and use a simple branched identification key to classify their findings.

Working in small groups, children survey contrasting habitats such as grassland, woodland, ponds, streams and built surfaces. They use collecting equipment, magnifiers and identification guides to record species and compare biodiversity between locations.

The session encourages children to consider extinction, invasive species, habitat loss and their own role in protecting wildlife and maintaining healthy ecosystems.

This active outdoor workshop explores the importance of plants and the relationships connecting living things within an ecosystem.

Children begin by examining a Scots pine ecosystem and identifying the plants, animals and other organisms that depend upon it. They consider how these living things are connected and what might happen if the tree disappeared.

Each child then chooses a local organism and works with the group to create a physical food web using string. Children take on the roles of producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, predators, scavengers and decomposers.

The group investigates how energy moves through a food web and observes the wider consequences when one part of an ecosystem is damaged or removed. This demonstrates why protecting an individual species also requires us to conserve its wider habitat.

The session develops understanding of interdependence, food chains, energy flow and conservation while encouraging children to investigate the plants and wildlife found in their local environment.

This practical outdoor workshop explores the many ways plants benefit people and considers how natural materials can be harvested and managed sustainably.

Children investigate how plants provide food, medicine, dyes, fibres, fuel and construction materials. They are introduced to forestry, coppicing and pollarding as examples of woodland-management techniques that allow useful materials to be harvested while supporting future growth.

The group then completes a selection of practical activities. These can include producing natural plant dyes, making nettle cordage, creating elder beads, weaving with willow, painting with charcoal, brewing herbal tea or making scented nature jars.

Children consider where each material comes from, how much they need and the effect harvesting could have on the plant and its environment. The session can also include a small conservation task such as repairing an eroded area, improving a path, planting vegetation or removing litter.

All foraging activities are carefully supervised, with a strong emphasis on accurate identification, responsible collection and avoiding potentially harmful plants.

This practical workshop explores the water cycle, the importance of clean water and the environmental consequences of prolonged dry weather.

Children investigate how evaporation, rainfall and soil conditions affect the movement of water through the environment. They consider how extended dry spells increase the risk of wildfires and why heavy rain does not always immediately resolve drought conditions.

A visual demonstration helps children understand that although much of the Earth is covered by water, only a very small proportion is available as clean freshwater for human use.

Working in teams, children complete a water-transport challenge. They must move water from a simulated well to a village using limited equipment while navigating obstacles and trying to minimise waste.

The activity encourages discussion about global access to clean water, the daily decisions people make when water is scarce and the importance of conservation, engineering and responsible water management.

Explore the difference between weather and climate and discover how atmospheric conditions affect people, wildlife and societies around the world.

Learners begin by sorting weather cards into groups representing precipitation, wind, temperature and clouds. They discuss how weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to the typical weather patterns recorded in a region over a much longer period.

Working in small groups, learners follow maps, navigational instructions or clues to locate sets of information hidden around the site. Each set contains evidence about temperatures, rainfall, geographic distribution, plants and animals associated with a particular climate zone.

Learners use these clues to identify equatorial, desert, tropical, temperate and polar climates. They then create a model of their climate zone using natural materials and present their findings to the wider group.

The workshop encourages learners to compare climates, explore the adaptations of endemic species and consider how humans might live in different environments. Extension activities can investigate climate change, create imaginary climates or design animals and plants adapted to extreme conditions.

Explore the life cycles of plants and animals and investigate why living things are not all the same. Learners compare the development of different organisms and consider how inherited characteristics can help species survive.

The workshop begins with collaborative sorting activities. Learners arrange themselves into the correct stages of fish, bird, amphibian, reptile and mammal life cycles before comparing the similarities and differences between them. They also classify examples of plants, vertebrates and invertebrates.

Learners then carefully dissect a flower to examine its structure. They identify and label parts including the petals, stamens and pistil before exploring their roles in pollination and fertilisation. The activity also considers the variety of animals involved in pollination and why pollinators are important.

The session continues with an investigation into seed production and dispersal. Learners examine examples such as acorns, pine cones, dandelion clocks, sycamore seeds, cleavers and brambles. They classify different dispersal methods, including wind, water and transportation by animals.

Extension activities can include seed hunts, pond dipping, minibeast surveys and investigations into inherited traits. Learners can also design a family of imaginary creatures that has developed adaptations suited to a particular habitat.

In this outdoor lesson, learners investigate whether plants are living things and explore the conditions they need to survive. They examine leaves, seeds, bark, roots and other natural objects before sorting them into plant and non-plant groups.

Learners explore the different parts of a plant through activities such as flower dissection and collage-making. They then plant their own seeds, learning how soil, water, light and care help plants grow.

Further activities can include identifying plants and trees, creating artwork inspired by nature, printing natural plant dyes onto fabric and taking part in conservation activities such as planting or gardening.

n this outdoor lesson, learners investigate different types of weather and consider how weather affects people, animals and the natural environment. Through movement and role-play, they recreate wind, rain, thunder, lightning and snow while discussing how each type of weather makes them feel.

Learners work together to build shelters capable of protecting them from an imaginary storm. They consider the importance of shelter, warmth, food and water and test how well their structures withstand changing conditions.

The session also introduces simple weather-measuring equipment, including thermometers, rain gauges, windsocks and wind vanes. Follow-up activities can include recording the weather over three days, sorting weather by season and investigating how wildlife survives winter conditions.

This creative, hands-on workshop introduces pupils to the science behind animation and explores how moving images create the illusion of motion.

Learners begin by investigating a zoetrope to see how early animations worked before planning their own ideas using simple storyboards.

Using craft materials and iPads with stop-motion software, pupils then create their own short animations while experimenting with frame rate, movement and storytelling.

The session combines digital skills, creativity and STEM learning, helping children understand how animation is designed while encouraging teamwork, problem-solving and imagination.

This Second Level workshop combines computer-game design with practical electronics and creative problem-solving.

Pupils begin by designing a simple computer game and considering how a player will control the action.

Learners then investigate conductive materials and use them to build a physical games controller that can interact with their digital creation.

Through designing, constructing, testing and refining their controller, pupils develop an understanding of conductivity, digital systems and the relationship between computer code and physical inputs.

The workshop encourages creativity, logical thinking and collaborative problem-solving while giving learners an engaging introduction to physical computing.

This Early Level workshop introduces young learners to computational thinking and sequencing through practical play with Botley robots.

Children create a series of instructions to guide a robot along a route, reach a destination or complete a simple challenge.

Learners predict what Botley will do, test their sequence and identify where changes are needed when the robot does not move as expected.

Through playful investigation, pupils begin to understand that instructions must be clear, accurate and arranged in the correct order.

The screen-free workshop develops directional language, logical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration while providing an accessible introduction to coding.

This Second Level workshop introduces pupils to computer programming through practical challenges with Sphero robots.

Learners explore algorithms and computer languages before creating programs that control a robot’s movement.

Pupils test and refine instructions involving direction, speed, distance and time while using angles to plan accurate turns and routes.

Through prediction, measurement and repeated testing, learners identify errors in their programs and make changes to improve the robot’s performance.

The workshop combines computing and mathematics while developing logical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration and confidence with programmable technology.

This Second Level workshop develops pupils’ programming skills through advanced practical challenges with Sphero robots.

Learners explore how variables can store and change information within a program and how repeat loops can make code more efficient.

Pupils also investigate conditional repetition, creating programs that respond differently depending on whether a particular condition has been met.

Working through a series of robotics challenges, learners design, test and debug programs that control Sphero’s movement and behaviour.

The workshop develops computational thinking, logical reasoning and perseverance while encouraging pupils to break complex problems into manageable steps.

This hands-on outdoor workshop introduces children to sound and how it is created.

Children begin by listening carefully to the sounds around them, identifying whether they are natural or human-made and considering whether they are loud, quiet, high or low. They investigate how sounds travel and discover that vibrations are responsible for the sounds they hear.

Practical activities can include making string telephones, experimenting with natural and manufactured materials, creating simple instruments and building an outdoor sound or music wall.

Through investigation, movement and creative play, children develop their listening skills and begin to understand how different actions and materials can produce different sounds.

This practical workshop investigates how sounds are produced, how they travel and how their pitch can be changed.

Children begin by considering how voices and other sounds reach our ears. A simple water demonstration introduces the idea of waves, while experiments with elastic bands, containers and sticks show that sound is caused by vibrations.

The group investigates how changing the length, width, thickness or tightness of a material can produce a higher or lower pitch. Children make predictions, compare results and use scientific vocabulary to explain what they observe.

An outdoor listening activity challenges children to find a quiet sit spot and create a sound map. They record the direction and approximate distance of natural and human-made sounds before comparing their findings.

Children may also design and construct their own instruments using recycled containers, elastic bands, bottle tops, sticks and other materials. The workshop combines scientific enquiry, engineering, creativity and an introduction to careers in sound engineering, music and audio production.

This hands-on workshop introduces pupils to the challenges faced by coastal communities and the science behind protecting shorelines from erosion and flooding.

Learners begin with an engaging wave-tank demonstration to observe how waves affect land and buildings, and how changes in terrain can increase or reduce risk.

Working in small groups, pupils design, build and test their own coastal defences using wave trays and construction materials. They then refine their ideas through repeated testing.

Through experimentation and problem-solving, pupils develop an understanding of coastal processes, engineering solutions and how people can help protect vulnerable coastal environments.

Children explore how air can make objects move by creating and launching their own balloon rockets.

After investigating familiar examples of pushing and pulling, children watch what happens when air escapes from an inflated balloon. They then attach a balloon to a straw running along a taut string and release it to send their rocket travelling along the track.

Children can experiment with different balloon sizes and amounts of air, observing whether these changes affect how quickly or how far the rocket travels. Through discussion, testing and playful investigation, they begin to understand that the escaping air pushes the balloon forwards.

The activity introduces simple ideas about forces, movement and air propulsion while helping children connect their observations to the way real rockets and aeroplanes move. It supports curiosity, prediction, communication and collaborative practical learning.

This Second Level workshop combines computer-game design with practical electronics and creative problem-solving.

Pupils begin by designing a simple computer game and considering how a player will control the action.

Learners then investigate conductive materials and use them to build a physical games controller that can interact with their digital creation.

Through designing, constructing, testing and refining their controller, pupils develop an understanding of conductivity, digital systems and the relationship between computer code and physical inputs.

The workshop encourages creativity, logical thinking and collaborative problem-solving while giving learners an engaging introduction to physical computing.

This practical, play-based workshop introduces pupils to the world of construction and explores how communities are built.

Learners investigate simple machines through a pulley demonstration, discovering how construction workers lift heavy materials safely and efficiently.

Children then take on the role of builders, using blocks, cranes, sand and construction equipment to design and create structures on a Moray floor map or in sensory play trays.

Through hands-on exploration and imaginative play, the session develops early engineering skills, problem-solving, teamwork and an understanding of how buildings, tools and materials shape the places where we live.

This hands-on workshop explores where materials come from, how their properties differ and why particular materials are chosen for different purposes.

Children begin by examining and sorting a collection of natural and human-made materials. They identify properties such as rigidity, flexibility, texture, strength, absorbency and water resistance while developing appropriate scientific vocabulary.

Working in groups, children use a mixture of found and provided materials to construct a small raft, den or miniature shelter. They compare natural and synthetic materials, test their designs and explain why certain materials were more suitable than others.

The workshop develops scientific investigation, engineering, teamwork and problem-solving skills. It can also introduce wider discussions about litter, decomposition, landfill and the environmental impact of the materials we use.

This Second Level workshop explores how oil is formed, how it is used and the environmental impact of an oil spill.

Learners investigate what happens when oil enters an aquatic environment and consider the challenges faced by people attempting to contain and remove it.

Working collaboratively, pupils design and build a prototype device or method for cleaning up a model oil slick.

They test their ideas, observe the results and refine their designs to improve their effectiveness.

The workshop combines environmental science with an engineering challenge, encouraging learners to consider how technology and creative problem-solving can help reduce the impact of pollution.

Children explore how helicopters fly by designing, building and testing their own simple paper helicopters.

The session begins by looking at real helicopters and discussing how their spinning blades help them move through the air. Children also consider some of the important jobs helicopters perform, including rescue work, transporting people and reaching difficult locations.

Using paper, scissors, tape and paperclips, children construct and decorate their own helicopter models. They then drop their helicopters from a safe height and observe how the blades cause them to spin as they fall.

Children can experiment by changing the size and shape of the blades, adding weight or adjusting the length of their helicopters. They compare their results, discuss which designs worked best and suggest ways they could improve them.

The activity introduces early ideas about flight, gravity, air resistance, measurement and engineering design while encouraging creativity, prediction, practical investigation and collaborative learning.

This Second Level workshop develops pupils’ understanding of electricity through practical circuit-building activities.

Using snap-circuit components, learners construct and test simple electrical circuits while becoming familiar with the role of different components.

Pupils investigate the differences between series and parallel circuits and explore how resistors can affect the operation of a circuit.

Through testing, troubleshooting and improving their designs, learners develop practical skills and a deeper understanding of how electrical circuits work.

In this practical workshop, pupils investigate how the energy in moving water can be used to power machinery and generate electricity.

They explore how water wheels were historically used to operate machinery in mills and factories before comparing them with the turbines used in modern hydroelectric power stations.

Working in teams, pupils design and construct a working water wheel using paper plates, plastic spoons, a foam cylinder and a wooden skewer. They test their wheel by pouring water over its paddles and observing how effectively it turns.

Pupils are encouraged to evaluate their first design, identify possible improvements and modify the wheel to improve its balance or performance. The activity develops practical engineering, problem-solving, observation and collaborative working skills while connecting historical manufacturing with modern renewable energy.

This Early Level workshop introduces young learners to construction, design and engineering through creative play with KAPLA wooden planks.

Children experiment with stacking, balancing and arranging the identical planks to create their own structures.

Learners are encouraged to talk about their ideas, recognise shapes and consider why some designs are stronger or more stable than others.

When a structure falls or does not work as expected, children use trial and error to change and improve their design.

The workshop supports creativity, communication, spatial awareness and early problem-solving while giving learners the freedom to explore construction through hands-on play.

This Second Level workshop introduces pupils to the science behind batteries and chemical cells.

Learners explore how chemical energy can be converted into electrical energy and investigate the components needed to create a simple cell.

Using readily available materials, pupils construct their own battery before connecting it to a circuit and testing whether it can produce an electrical current.

Through practical investigation, observation and troubleshooting, learners develop their understanding of energy transfer while considering why different materials can affect the performance of a battery.

This First Level workshop introduces pupils to construction and engineering through practical design challenges using KAPLA wooden planks.

Learners investigate how identical planks can be arranged to create a wide variety of 2D patterns and 3D structures.

Pupils plan and build their own designs while exploring balance, stability, shape and structure.

Through testing and trial and error, learners identify weaknesses, make changes and improve their constructions.

The workshop develops spatial reasoning, creativity and perseverance while encouraging pupils to communicate their ideas and work collaboratively to solve practical engineering problems.

This Second Level workshop develops pupils’ understanding of construction and engineering through increasingly challenging KAPLA design activities.

Learners plan and create 2D and 3D structures while considering balance, stability, load, shape and the efficient use of materials.

Pupils test their constructions, identify weaknesses and use evidence from each attempt to refine and improve their designs.

Challenges can encourage learners to work within constraints such as limited materials, minimum heights or specific structural requirements.

The workshop develops creative thinking, spatial reasoning, perseverance and collaborative problem-solving while introducing pupils to an iterative engineering design process.

In this hands-on workshop, children explore how moving water can make objects turn and perform useful work.

Working together, they build a simple water wheel using paper plates, spoons, a foam cylinder and a wooden skewer. They then pour water over the wheel, observe what happens and experiment with changing the amount and speed of the water.

The activity introduces children to water as a source of renewable energy. They learn how water wheels were once used to power machinery and how modern hydroelectric power stations use moving water to turn turbines and generate electricity.

Children are encouraged to make predictions, describe what they observe and suggest ways to improve their water-wheel designs.

This practical workshop explores the water cycle, the importance of clean water and the environmental consequences of prolonged dry weather.

Children investigate how evaporation, rainfall and soil conditions affect the movement of water through the environment. They consider how extended dry spells increase the risk of wildfires and why heavy rain does not always immediately resolve drought conditions.

A visual demonstration helps children understand that although much of the Earth is covered by water, only a very small proportion is available as clean freshwater for human use.

Working in teams, children complete a water-transport challenge. They must move water from a simulated well to a village using limited equipment while navigating obstacles and trying to minimise waste.

The activity encourages discussion about global access to clean water, the daily decisions people make when water is scarce and the importance of conservation, engineering and responsible water management.

This interactive workshop introduces pupils to the science and processes behind how everyday foods are made.

Through an eye-catching demonstration, learners explore how food additives can change texture before taking part in hands-on activities inspired by real food-manufacturing techniques.

Children investigate weighing and measuring, sieving and separating ingredients, mixing wet and dry materials, sorting foods into categories and designing their own food labels.

By combining sensory play, practical skills and real-world examples, the workshop builds an understanding of food production, nutrition and quality control while encouraging curiosity, problem-solving and teamwork.

This fun, interactive workshop takes pupils on a fascinating journey through the history and science of dental care.

Starting with why healthy teeth matter, children explore how people cleaned their teeth from ancient Egypt to modern times, discovering some surprising and occasionally shocking ingredients along the way.

Pupils then become scientists themselves by creating and testing their own Bright Smile toothpaste against a shop-bought product. Through hands-on experiments, they investigate and compare how effectively each toothpaste works.

Packed with storytelling, science and practical activity, the session builds an understanding of oral health while encouraging curiosity, teamwork and plenty of smiling.

This Second Level workshop explores the many ways plants are used to benefit people and society.

Learners investigate familiar and surprising plant-based products, considering how plants provide food, fibres, building materials, medicines, fuels, dyes and ingredients used in everyday items.

Pupils examine where these materials come from and how plant properties make them suitable for different purposes.

The workshop encourages learners to consider how people depend on plants and why responsible growing, harvesting and conservation are important.

Through investigation and discussion, pupils develop a broader understanding of the relationship between plants, human needs, industry and sustainability.

Creative Caterpillars is a hands-on science workshop for younger pupils that explores the life cycle of a caterpillar in a fun and memorable way.

Inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar, children begin with story time before reinforcing their learning through a colourful life-cycle jigsaw.

The session finishes with a practical activity in which pupils make seed bombs to grow plants that provide food for caterpillars and other wildlife.

Combining storytelling, creativity and environmental learning, this workshop encourages curiosity about nature, life cycles and caring for the living world around us.

Dive into the fascinating and sometimes gruesome world of germs in this lively, hands-on science workshop.

Pupils explore what germs are, how bacteria and viruses spread, and how our bodies defend themselves through immunity, handwashing, antibiotics and vaccination.

Through creative activities such as designing their own germs, investigating effective hand hygiene and stepping back in time to learn about the Black Death in Aberdeen, children discover how disease has shaped our past and how science helps to keep us safe today.

Packed with practical experiments, history and storytelling, this workshop brings microbiology to life in an engaging and memorable way.

This fun, interactive workshop takes pupils on a fascinating journey through the history and science of dental care.

Starting with why healthy teeth matter, children explore how people cleaned their teeth from ancient Egypt to modern times, discovering some surprising and occasionally shocking ingredients along the way.

Pupils then become scientists themselves by creating and testing their own Bright Smile toothpaste against a shop-bought product. Through hands-on experiments, they investigate and compare how effectively each toothpaste works.

Packed with storytelling, science and practical activity, the session builds an understanding of oral health while encouraging curiosity, teamwork and plenty of smiling.

This Second Level workshop introduces pupils to the remarkable ways marine animals have adapted to survive in different ocean environments.

Learners investigate how features such as body shape, colour, movement, feeding structures and protective adaptations help animals find food, avoid predators and cope with challenging conditions.

Pupils then apply their scientific understanding by designing an original marine species suited to a particular habitat.

They consider what their creature eats, how it moves, how it protects itself and which physical features will help it survive.

Combining marine science with creative design, the workshop develops an understanding of adaptation while encouraging imagination, communication and evidence-based thinking.

This First Level workshop encourages pupils to investigate how their senses help them understand and respond to the world around them.

Using simple everyday materials, learners explore sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch through a series of practical activities.

Pupils make observations, compare sensory information and discuss why different people may experience the same object or stimulus differently.

The workshop introduces the connection between sensory organs and the information they provide while encouraging careful observation, descriptive language and scientific questioning.

Activities can be adapted to ensure that learners with different sensory needs can participate safely and meaningfully.

This Second Level workshop introduces pupils to marine food webs and the relationships between organisms within an ecosystem.

Using a hands-on tower activity, learners explore how producers, consumers and predators depend on one another for energy and survival.

As blocks are removed or conditions are changed, pupils observe how disruption to one part of the food web can affect the stability of the whole ecosystem.

The workshop also encourages learners to consider how pollution, overfishing, habitat damage and other human activities can influence marine environments.

Through discussion, prediction and practical investigation, pupils develop an understanding of interdependence and the importance of protecting balanced ecosystems.

This Second Level workshop develops pupils’ understanding of how the human senses detect and communicate information about the world around us.

Through practical investigations using everyday materials, learners explore sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch in greater depth.

Pupils consider the roles of different sensory organs and how information is passed to the brain, where it is interpreted to produce a response.

Activities encourage learners to make predictions, record observations, compare results and consider why sensory experiences can vary between individuals.

The workshop develops scientific investigation skills while building an understanding of the relationship between sensory organs, the nervous system and human perception.

This playful outdoor workshop introduces children to the five senses and the parts of the body associated with them.

Children investigate mystery sensory boxes before using sight, hearing, smell and touch to notice details in their natural surroundings. They compare sounds, textures, scents, colours and temperatures while practising how to describe their observations.

Activities may include creating sticky crowns from natural materials, imaginative play in a mud kitchen or potion laboratory, listening and scavenger-hunt games, and a pretend campfire activity exploring sound, smell, warmth and campfire safety.

The session develops observation skills, descriptive language, body awareness and an understanding of how our senses help us explore the world and keep ourselves safe.

This First Level workshop introduces pupils to the weird and wonderful world of carnivorous plants.

Learners investigate why some plants capture insects and explore how this behaviour helps them survive in habitats where the soil contains very few nutrients.

Pupils examine the different trapping methods used by carnivorous plants, including snap traps, sticky surfaces and pitfall traps.

Through observation, discussion and practical activities, learners consider how the structures of these unusual plants are suited to their environment.

The workshop develops an understanding of plant needs and adaptations while encouraging curiosity about the diversity of the natural world.

This active outdoor workshop explores how our senses gather information, help us understand our surroundings and keep us safe.

Children begin with an adjective scavenger hunt, searching for natural objects that are rough, smooth, soft, sticky, cold, wet or dry. They consider which senses helped them identify each object and develop their observational vocabulary.

Through activities such as a partner-guided blind walk and Meet a Tree, children investigate what happens when sight is restricted. An outdoor tracking challenge can also be used to explore the importance and limitations of hearing.

The session encourages careful observation, communication and trust while helping children consider sensory differences, accessibility and the reliability of the information received through their senses.

This active workshop explores the different stages that animals, plants and humans pass through as they grow and develop.

Children begin with a life-cycle challenge. Each participant receives one stage from a particular life cycle and must find the other members of their group before arranging themselves in the correct sequence.

The group then acts out the life cycle of a frog, moving from frogspawn and hatching through the tadpole stages to an adult frog. This introduces the concept of metamorphosis and helps children understand how dramatically some living things change during their development.

Children consider what living things need to survive and grow, compare different life cycles and explore connections with their local environment. Additional activities can include investigating seeds, searching for minibeasts or studying aquatic larvae.

Explore the science of sound and discover how humans and animals detect noises in their surroundings. Learners investigate how sound travels, consider whether humans have good hearing and test how far different sounds can be heard.

The session begins with a focused listening activity. Learners identify sounds coming from inside and outside their bodies, compare nearby and distant noises and discover how cupping their hands behind their ears changes what they can hear.

Using models or photographs of native animal skulls, learners examine the adaptations that help animals such as foxes, badgers, otters and deer detect sound. They consider how the size, shape, position and movement of an animal’s ears affect its hearing.

Learners then design and build cone-shaped ear trumpets using different materials and shapes. They test their designs with a variety of sound sources, distances and listening positions, record their results and compare which designs work most effectively. Further investigations can explore vibrations, bird calls, minibeast sounds and digital sound meters.

This Second Level workshop develops pupils’ understanding of pollination and the important role pollinators play in plant reproduction.

Learners investigate how pollen is transferred between flowers and compare the different ways plants can be pollinated.

Pupils explore the roles of bees, butterflies, other insects, birds, wind and water, considering how flowers are adapted to attract or use particular pollinators.

The workshop also highlights why pollinators are important for biodiversity, healthy ecosystems and the production of many foods.

Through observation, discussion and practical activities, learners consider the challenges facing pollinators and identify ways people can help protect them.

Explore how our senses help to keep us safe and alert us to potential problems. Learners consider whether humans only have five senses and compare the sensory abilities of people and other animals.

The session begins with a scent-based game in which learners must use their sense of smell to identify hidden “wolves” within the group. This encourages careful observation and demonstrates both the usefulness and limitations of individual senses.

Learners then examine models or photographs of animal skulls, including foxes, badgers, otters and deer. They identify adaptations associated with sight, hearing, smell and feeding before comparing these features with the structure of the human skull.

Working in small groups, learners use their senses to investigate a series of simulated outdoor first-aid situations. They observe signs and symptoms, identify what may have happened and decide how the casualty could be helped. Scenarios can include a broken limb, serious bleeding, hypothermia, heat illness and an unconscious casualty.

The workshop develops scientific understanding alongside communication, teamwork, problem-solving and awareness of the three aims of first aid: preserve life, prevent deterioration and promote recovery.

This hands-on outdoor workshop introduces children to biodiversity and the differences between living, non-living and once-living things.

Children gather and sort natural objects before exploring local habitats through supervised bug hunts. Using collecting pots, magnifiers and identification charts, they investigate where minibeasts live, what they eat and which animals may depend on them for food.

Creative activities can include making minibeasts from clay and natural materials, constructing bug hotels and designing habitats. The session encourages observation, classification, curiosity and an early understanding of why living things and their habitats should be protected.

This interactive outdoor workshop introduces children to the life cycles of plants and animals and explores where living things come from.

Children use movement and role play to follow the stages of a frog’s life cycle, from frogspawn and tadpole through to an adult frog. They investigate eggs, seeds and other signs of new life while discussing what living things need to grow and survive.

A practical nest-building challenge asks children to use natural materials such as sticks, grass, straw, clay and wool to create a safe home for an egg. They consider how a nest protects its contents and test whether their design is strong and secure.

The session may also include minibeast hunts, life-cycle puzzles, habitat building and natural loose-parts play. These activities develop children’s understanding of growth, change, survival and the connections between living things and their habitats.

This outdoor workshop helps children investigate the variety of living things around them and understand how plants and animals depend upon one another.

Children begin by searching for and sorting living, non-living and once-living objects. They use observable characteristics to create their own classification rules, distinguish between plants and animals and explain the reasoning behind their decisions.

The workshop then introduces producers, consumers and predators through active food-chain and food-web games. Children take on the roles of different organisms and explore what happens when one part of an ecosystem is removed or disrupted.

Activities may also include minibeast investigations, making identification badges, constructing bug hotels and discussing practical ways to support wildlife. The session develops scientific classification, critical thinking and an understanding of why every living thing has an important place within an ecosystem.

This practical outdoor workshop explores the variety of plants around us and investigates what they need to grow and remain healthy.

Children use identification resources to examine plants and trees before exploring the different layers of vegetation found within a natural environment. They collect small plant samples to create a visual sample board showing the ground, field, shrub and canopy layers.

The group then plans a scientific growing experiment using native tree seeds. Seeds are planted in different conditions by changing the availability of light, water, air or soil. Children make predictions, discuss how to keep the investigation fair and decide how they could record changes over time.

The workshop encourages children to observe, measure and present their findings while considering how weather, wildlife and human activity can affect plant growth. Additional activities may include plant-inspired artwork, imaginative plant-shop play and practical conservation tasks such as planting trees.

This outdoor investigation introduces biodiversity, classification, adaptation and the relationships between living things and their habitats.

Children begin with a scavenger hunt before sorting animals into vertebrates and invertebrates. They then divide vertebrates into mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish according to their characteristics.

Using animal skulls, tracks, droppings, food sources and habitat clues, children examine how different species are adapted for survival. They construct and use a simple branched identification key to classify their findings.

Working in small groups, children survey contrasting habitats such as grassland, woodland, ponds, streams and built surfaces. They use collecting equipment, magnifiers and identification guides to record species and compare biodiversity between locations.

The session encourages children to consider extinction, invasive species, habitat loss and their own role in protecting wildlife and maintaining healthy ecosystems.

This active outdoor workshop explores the importance of plants and the relationships connecting living things within an ecosystem.

Children begin by examining a Scots pine ecosystem and identifying the plants, animals and other organisms that depend upon it. They consider how these living things are connected and what might happen if the tree disappeared.

Each child then chooses a local organism and works with the group to create a physical food web using string. Children take on the roles of producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, predators, scavengers and decomposers.

The group investigates how energy moves through a food web and observes the wider consequences when one part of an ecosystem is damaged or removed. This demonstrates why protecting an individual species also requires us to conserve its wider habitat.

The session develops understanding of interdependence, food chains, energy flow and conservation while encouraging children to investigate the plants and wildlife found in their local environment.

This practical outdoor workshop explores the many ways plants benefit people and considers how natural materials can be harvested and managed sustainably.

Children investigate how plants provide food, medicine, dyes, fibres, fuel and construction materials. They are introduced to forestry, coppicing and pollarding as examples of woodland-management techniques that allow useful materials to be harvested while supporting future growth.

The group then completes a selection of practical activities. These can include producing natural plant dyes, making nettle cordage, creating elder beads, weaving with willow, painting with charcoal, brewing herbal tea or making scented nature jars.

Children consider where each material comes from, how much they need and the effect harvesting could have on the plant and its environment. The session can also include a small conservation task such as repairing an eroded area, improving a path, planting vegetation or removing litter.

All foraging activities are carefully supervised, with a strong emphasis on accurate identification, responsible collection and avoiding potentially harmful plants.

Explore the life cycles of plants and animals and investigate why living things are not all the same. Learners compare the development of different organisms and consider how inherited characteristics can help species survive.

The workshop begins with collaborative sorting activities. Learners arrange themselves into the correct stages of fish, bird, amphibian, reptile and mammal life cycles before comparing the similarities and differences between them. They also classify examples of plants, vertebrates and invertebrates.

Learners then carefully dissect a flower to examine its structure. They identify and label parts including the petals, stamens and pistil before exploring their roles in pollination and fertilisation. The activity also considers the variety of animals involved in pollination and why pollinators are important.

The session continues with an investigation into seed production and dispersal. Learners examine examples such as acorns, pine cones, dandelion clocks, sycamore seeds, cleavers and brambles. They classify different dispersal methods, including wind, water and transportation by animals.

Extension activities can include seed hunts, pond dipping, minibeast surveys and investigations into inherited traits. Learners can also design a family of imaginary creatures that has developed adaptations suited to a particular habitat.

In this outdoor lesson, learners investigate whether plants are living things and explore the conditions they need to survive. They examine leaves, seeds, bark, roots and other natural objects before sorting them into plant and non-plant groups.

Learners explore the different parts of a plant through activities such as flower dissection and collage-making. They then plant their own seeds, learning how soil, water, light and care help plants grow.

Further activities can include identifying plants and trees, creating artwork inspired by nature, printing natural plant dyes onto fabric and taking part in conservation activities such as planting or gardening.

Energy Explorers is a lively, hands-on workshop designed for early years pupils, introducing the big ideas behind energy in a playful and accessible way.

Through movement, storytelling, demonstrations and interactive activities, children discover what energy is, how it can be stored and transferred, and why electrical energy is important in everyday life.

Pupils explore where electricity comes from, including fossil fuels, wind and solar power, and learn why using renewable energy and saving electricity helps protect the environment.

Packed with role-play, experiments and creative challenges, this workshop builds early science understanding while encouraging curiosity and active participation.

Forces in Space introduces young learners to planets, constellations and some of the forces at work in space through practical, play-based activities.

Children explore how the Earth, Moon and Sun move, investigate how this movement creates day, night and the seasons, and consider how different seasons affect what we wear. They can create their own impact craters, discover familiar constellations and design imaginative constellations of their own.

The workshop encourages curiosity, observation and discussion while introducing early scientific ideas about space in an accessible and engaging way.

This Early Level workshop introduces learners to electricity through familiar objects and situations found around the home.

Children identify everyday items that use electricity and discuss what each item does, where its electricity comes from and how it should be used safely.

Through conversation and practical activities, learners begin to distinguish between electrical and non-electrical items while developing an awareness of basic electrical safety.

The workshop connects early science learning to children’s everyday experiences and encourages curiosity about how electricity helps us at home.

Children explore how air can make objects move by creating and launching their own balloon rockets.

After investigating familiar examples of pushing and pulling, children watch what happens when air escapes from an inflated balloon. They then attach a balloon to a straw running along a taut string and release it to send their rocket travelling along the track.

Children can experiment with different balloon sizes and amounts of air, observing whether these changes affect how quickly or how far the rocket travels. Through discussion, testing and playful investigation, they begin to understand that the escaping air pushes the balloon forwards.

The activity introduces simple ideas about forces, movement and air propulsion while helping children connect their observations to the way real rockets and aeroplanes move. It supports curiosity, prediction, communication and collaborative practical learning.

This Second Level workshop combines computer-game design with practical electronics and creative problem-solving.

Pupils begin by designing a simple computer game and considering how a player will control the action.

Learners then investigate conductive materials and use them to build a physical games controller that can interact with their digital creation.

Through designing, constructing, testing and refining their controller, pupils develop an understanding of conductivity, digital systems and the relationship between computer code and physical inputs.

The workshop encourages creativity, logical thinking and collaborative problem-solving while giving learners an engaging introduction to physical computing.

This First Level workshop introduces pupils to electrical circuits and the components used to build them.

Learners explore batteries, wires, bulbs and switches before investigating how the components must be connected to create a complete working circuit.

Through practical circuit-building activities, pupils test their ideas, identify why a circuit may not work and make changes to solve the problem.

The workshop develops an understanding of how electricity travels through a simple series circuit while encouraging careful observation, logical thinking and collaborative problem-solving.

Children explore how helicopters fly by designing, building and testing their own simple paper helicopters.

The session begins by looking at real helicopters and discussing how their spinning blades help them move through the air. Children also consider some of the important jobs helicopters perform, including rescue work, transporting people and reaching difficult locations.

Using paper, scissors, tape and paperclips, children construct and decorate their own helicopter models. They then drop their helicopters from a safe height and observe how the blades cause them to spin as they fall.

Children can experiment by changing the size and shape of the blades, adding weight or adjusting the length of their helicopters. They compare their results, discuss which designs worked best and suggest ways they could improve them.

The activity introduces early ideas about flight, gravity, air resistance, measurement and engineering design while encouraging creativity, prediction, practical investigation and collaborative learning.

This interactive workshop introduces pupils to the science of magnets and electricity through hands-on investigation and discovery.

Working in small groups, children explore attraction and repulsion, magnetic fields and how magnets are used in everyday technology.

The session demonstrates how moving magnets and coils of wire can generate electricity, connecting the investigation to wind, hydroelectric and fossil-fuel power stations.

Through practical activity stations, group challenges and engaging demonstrations, the workshop builds confidence, curiosity and a strong foundation in physical science concepts.

This Second Level workshop helps learners investigate different forms of renewable energy and consider their role in creating a more sustainable future.

Working in small groups, pupils research an energy source such as wind, solar, hydroelectric, tidal or wave power.

Learners explore how the technology works, where it can be used, its potential benefits and the challenges associated with generating energy in that way.

Each group decides how best to communicate its findings before presenting them to the rest of the class.

As an extension, pupils can develop their presentations for a school assembly or awareness campaign, helping others understand renewable energy and the importance of making sustainable choices.

This First Level workshop encourages pupils to investigate how their senses help them understand and respond to the world around them.

Using simple everyday materials, learners explore sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch through a series of practical activities.

Pupils make observations, compare sensory information and discuss why different people may experience the same object or stimulus differently.

The workshop introduces the connection between sensory organs and the information they provide while encouraging careful observation, descriptive language and scientific questioning.

Activities can be adapted to ensure that learners with different sensory needs can participate safely and meaningfully.

This Second Level workshop develops pupils’ understanding of electricity through practical circuit-building activities.

Using snap-circuit components, learners construct and test simple electrical circuits while becoming familiar with the role of different components.

Pupils investigate the differences between series and parallel circuits and explore how resistors can affect the operation of a circuit.

Through testing, troubleshooting and improving their designs, learners develop practical skills and a deeper understanding of how electrical circuits work.

This Second Level workshop introduces pupils to the properties of electrical conductors and insulators.

Learners begin by considering why different materials are used in electrical equipment and predicting which materials will allow electricity to pass through them.

Using a simple test circuit, pupils investigate a selection of everyday materials and record whether each one behaves as a conductor or an insulator.

The workshop encourages learners to compare their results, identify patterns and consider how conducting and insulating materials help electrical equipment work safely.

In this practical workshop, pupils investigate how the energy in moving water can be used to power machinery and generate electricity.

They explore how water wheels were historically used to operate machinery in mills and factories before comparing them with the turbines used in modern hydroelectric power stations.

Working in teams, pupils design and construct a working water wheel using paper plates, plastic spoons, a foam cylinder and a wooden skewer. They test their wheel by pouring water over its paddles and observing how effectively it turns.

Pupils are encouraged to evaluate their first design, identify possible improvements and modify the wheel to improve its balance or performance. The activity develops practical engineering, problem-solving, observation and collaborative working skills while connecting historical manufacturing with modern renewable energy.

This Second Level workshop develops pupils’ understanding of how the human senses detect and communicate information about the world around us.

Through practical investigations using everyday materials, learners explore sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch in greater depth.

Pupils consider the roles of different sensory organs and how information is passed to the brain, where it is interpreted to produce a response.

Activities encourage learners to make predictions, record observations, compare results and consider why sensory experiences can vary between individuals.

The workshop develops scientific investigation skills while building an understanding of the relationship between sensory organs, the nervous system and human perception.

This Second Level workshop introduces pupils to the science behind batteries and chemical cells.

Learners explore how chemical energy can be converted into electrical energy and investigate the components needed to create a simple cell.

Using readily available materials, pupils construct their own battery before connecting it to a circuit and testing whether it can produce an electrical current.

Through practical investigation, observation and troubleshooting, learners develop their understanding of energy transfer while considering why different materials can affect the performance of a battery.

This playful outdoor workshop introduces children to the five senses and the parts of the body associated with them.

Children investigate mystery sensory boxes before using sight, hearing, smell and touch to notice details in their natural surroundings. They compare sounds, textures, scents, colours and temperatures while practising how to describe their observations.

Activities may include creating sticky crowns from natural materials, imaginative play in a mud kitchen or potion laboratory, listening and scavenger-hunt games, and a pretend campfire activity exploring sound, smell, warmth and campfire safety.

The session develops observation skills, descriptive language, body awareness and an understanding of how our senses help us explore the world and keep ourselves safe.

This hands-on outdoor workshop introduces children to sound and how it is created.

Children begin by listening carefully to the sounds around them, identifying whether they are natural or human-made and considering whether they are loud, quiet, high or low. They investigate how sounds travel and discover that vibrations are responsible for the sounds they hear.

Practical activities can include making string telephones, experimenting with natural and manufactured materials, creating simple instruments and building an outdoor sound or music wall.

Through investigation, movement and creative play, children develop their listening skills and begin to understand how different actions and materials can produce different sounds.

This active outdoor workshop explores how our senses gather information, help us understand our surroundings and keep us safe.

Children begin with an adjective scavenger hunt, searching for natural objects that are rough, smooth, soft, sticky, cold, wet or dry. They consider which senses helped them identify each object and develop their observational vocabulary.

Through activities such as a partner-guided blind walk and Meet a Tree, children investigate what happens when sight is restricted. An outdoor tracking challenge can also be used to explore the importance and limitations of hearing.

The session encourages careful observation, communication and trust while helping children consider sensory differences, accessibility and the reliability of the information received through their senses.

This practical workshop investigates how sounds are produced, how they travel and how their pitch can be changed.

Children begin by considering how voices and other sounds reach our ears. A simple water demonstration introduces the idea of waves, while experiments with elastic bands, containers and sticks show that sound is caused by vibrations.

The group investigates how changing the length, width, thickness or tightness of a material can produce a higher or lower pitch. Children make predictions, compare results and use scientific vocabulary to explain what they observe.

An outdoor listening activity challenges children to find a quiet sit spot and create a sound map. They record the direction and approximate distance of natural and human-made sounds before comparing their findings.

Children may also design and construct their own instruments using recycled containers, elastic bands, bottle tops, sticks and other materials. The workshop combines scientific enquiry, engineering, creativity and an introduction to careers in sound engineering, music and audio production.

Explore the science of sound and discover how humans and animals detect noises in their surroundings. Learners investigate how sound travels, consider whether humans have good hearing and test how far different sounds can be heard.

The session begins with a focused listening activity. Learners identify sounds coming from inside and outside their bodies, compare nearby and distant noises and discover how cupping their hands behind their ears changes what they can hear.

Using models or photographs of native animal skulls, learners examine the adaptations that help animals such as foxes, badgers, otters and deer detect sound. They consider how the size, shape, position and movement of an animal’s ears affect its hearing.

Learners then design and build cone-shaped ear trumpets using different materials and shapes. They test their designs with a variety of sound sources, distances and listening positions, record their results and compare which designs work most effectively. Further investigations can explore vibrations, bird calls, minibeast sounds and digital sound meters.

In this hands-on workshop, children explore how moving water can make objects turn and perform useful work.

Working together, they build a simple water wheel using paper plates, spoons, a foam cylinder and a wooden skewer. They then pour water over the wheel, observe what happens and experiment with changing the amount and speed of the water.

The activity introduces children to water as a source of renewable energy. They learn how water wheels were once used to power machinery and how modern hydroelectric power stations use moving water to turn turbines and generate electricity.

Children are encouraged to make predictions, describe what they observe and suggest ways to improve their water-wheel designs.

Explore how our senses help to keep us safe and alert us to potential problems. Learners consider whether humans only have five senses and compare the sensory abilities of people and other animals.

The session begins with a scent-based game in which learners must use their sense of smell to identify hidden “wolves” within the group. This encourages careful observation and demonstrates both the usefulness and limitations of individual senses.

Learners then examine models or photographs of animal skulls, including foxes, badgers, otters and deer. They identify adaptations associated with sight, hearing, smell and feeding before comparing these features with the structure of the human skull.

Working in small groups, learners use their senses to investigate a series of simulated outdoor first-aid situations. They observe signs and symptoms, identify what may have happened and decide how the casualty could be helped. Scenarios can include a broken limb, serious bleeding, hypothermia, heat illness and an unconscious casualty.

The workshop develops scientific understanding alongside communication, teamwork, problem-solving and awareness of the three aims of first aid: preserve life, prevent deterioration and promote recovery.

This practical workshop introduces children to weather observation, measurement and forecasting. They explore why forecasts are important and discuss the different ways we collect information about the weather.

Working in small groups, children build and use simple weather instruments. Activities can include making a rain gauge, an anemometer, a windsock and a bottle thermometer, as well as using a cloud viewer to identify and record cloud types.

Children gather data about rainfall, temperature, wind speed and wind direction before comparing their observations with local weather reports. They consider whether forecasts are always accurate and how measurements taken over time can help us identify patterns.

The workshop develops scientific investigation, numeracy, teamwork and problem-solving skills while encouraging children to consider how weather affects people, wildlife, plants and the wider environment.

Explore the difference between weather and climate and discover how atmospheric conditions affect people, wildlife and societies around the world.

Learners begin by sorting weather cards into groups representing precipitation, wind, temperature and clouds. They discuss how weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to the typical weather patterns recorded in a region over a much longer period.

Working in small groups, learners follow maps, navigational instructions or clues to locate sets of information hidden around the site. Each set contains evidence about temperatures, rainfall, geographic distribution, plants and animals associated with a particular climate zone.

Learners use these clues to identify equatorial, desert, tropical, temperate and polar climates. They then create a model of their climate zone using natural materials and present their findings to the wider group.

The workshop encourages learners to compare climates, explore the adaptations of endemic species and consider how humans might live in different environments. Extension activities can investigate climate change, create imaginary climates or design animals and plants adapted to extreme conditions.

n this outdoor lesson, learners investigate different types of weather and consider how weather affects people, animals and the natural environment. Through movement and role-play, they recreate wind, rain, thunder, lightning and snow while discussing how each type of weather makes them feel.

Learners work together to build shelters capable of protecting them from an imaginary storm. They consider the importance of shelter, warmth, food and water and test how well their structures withstand changing conditions.

The session also introduces simple weather-measuring equipment, including thermometers, rain gauges, windsocks and wind vanes. Follow-up activities can include recording the weather over three days, sorting weather by season and investigating how wildlife survives winter conditions.