W5 - Foundation Level (5 - 6 years)

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Foundation Level (5 - 6 years)

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Making Sense

Through a variety of games and activities pupils must work together to explore their five senses. They then use their knowledge to create their very own senses bookmark.

P1-P2 : Duration 50 mins

Sounds Lilke Music

Children have the opportunity to explore, make and respond to music and sound. Through demonstrations and activities they develop an awareness of different sounds, pitch and dynamics. They find out what sound really is and work together to produce their own animal song.

P1-P2 : Duration 50 mins

The Measure of materials

These fun, hands-on problem solving activities allow pupils to discover the different properties of a range of materials and after a few simple tests eventually choose the material that is fit for the job.

P1-P3 : Duration 50 mins


Bridge Technology

In this fun workshop, pupils investigate different types of bridges. After exploring the properties and materials used to build bridges, the mini engineers put their construction skills to the test.


P3-P4 : Duration 50 mins


Look at Light

A wonderful workshop that allows pupils to explore light, shadows and reflection. They also investigate colours and find out why we see a rainbow.


P3-P4 : Duration 50 mins

 

Toying with Forces

Using a variety of toys and magnets, pupils explore the effects of pushes and pulls. They make their own fridge magnet to take back to school for further investigations.


P3-P4 : Duration 50 mins


Sounds Groovy

Children discover what sound really is through demonstrations and through different ways of representing it. Using innovative, child-friendly software, they create their own unique groovy tune.


P3-P4 : Duration 50 mins


Community Relations

This workshop is an excellent introductory activity for EMU groups. Through a collection of team-building activities pupils explore the similarities and differences between themselves and others.


P3-P4 : Duration 50 mins