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Key Stage 1 (7 - 8 years)

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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

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

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

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

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

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