Primary Science Workshops | Hands On Science

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For the widest choice of science workshops across the UK
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Workshops are Educational, Fun and Engaging
Why did I make a net package?

For the bath bomb I made for mum
Did this careful planning win the race?

Of course it did!
Who tricked the teacher?

CSI Who Dunnit Reveals all
Young Sherlock investigates...

The CSI Fibres Mystery
Dissecting Hearts makes for

Memorable investigations
Bring the Curriculum to life

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Primary science workshops

Firework Science

The Periodic Table brought to life brilliantly. Every child gets to test metals and see how colours are added to Fireworks.
Primary science workshops

Heart Dissection

Working in teams, children dissect lambs hearts. They see first hand how the heart works and the meaning of healthy living. "Wow" factor guaranteed!
Primary science workshops

Teeth

Getting stuck in - examining skulls to investigate why different animals have different teeth. Then every child makes their own teeth set

Science club stembox

Acids and Alkalis

Science club members get hands on with everyday household items and discover their acids and alkali secrets.
Science club stembox

The Dart

Children just love building and flying their own powered gliders. This is a great 2-3 week science club activity
Science club stembox

Density Column

Density comes alive with this highly visual experiment - there's lots of follow up investigations the children can do at home too .

KS3-KS4 Challenge activities

Elastic Racers

Every STEM topic - wrapped up in a box of construction materials, a couple of elastic bands and limited time. The race is on!
KS3-KS4 Challenge activities

Disaster Recovery

An Aid Relief Challenge. Teams have to build a bridge, power their vehicle and overcome as many obstacles as possible. Most obstacles + lowest cost = Winning Team
KS3-KS4 Challenge activities

Egg Tower Challenge

STEM structures - Teams compete to build the tallest structure to support an egg. Its harder than it looks, which is why the winners look so delighted

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Primary science workshops & ks3-4 STEM challenges ALL ACROSS THE UK

Our 60 Primary Science Workshops cover the Primary Science Curriculum and lots of Science Enrichment topics too.Search now.

KS3-4 STEM Challenges are great team building competitions – solving real life problems.

STEMBOXES are science workshops in a box. Ideal for primary teachers who run their own Science Weeks and Science Clubs.

INSET for Primary Teachers develops teachers confidence and skills to deliver practical science in the classroom.
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Seasonal workshops

Summer Time

Summer time draws us outside to explore the world, providing plenty of chances for scientific exploration . This term is also a fantastic opportunity for enrichment activities and we have lots of workshops which fit the bill - Kites, Earthworms and the Ring Wing to name a few. Click on the image to view them all.
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Science Week 2020 Workshops

Book early for BSW 2020. Next year's theme will be announced by the British Science Association in October 2019 so book your workshop day now to secure your date or dates. Contact us today for help putting together your best ever science week!
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Halloween

Halloween at Hands on Science offers the ideal themed Skeletons, Candles, and Kitten Rescue workshops. We also have exciting and investigative CSI workshops too, each which develop and inspire young minds.
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Father’s Day

Workshops for Father's Day are great for children and dads too. Learn the science behind the workshop and bring home a great homemade gift for dad.
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Bonfire Night

Our top workshop for Bonfire night is Fireworks Science, for real 'wow' practical investigations into flame colours and oxygen that introduces combustion and what makes a flame burn.
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Diwali

Candles, Firework Science and Lovely Light are brilliant relevant workshops to celebrate Diwali. All involve great Hands on activities, focused around the key theme of light.
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Christmas

A time for families and giving gifts. Workshops such as bath bombs, plants and candles combine scientific investigation, creativity - and making presents.
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Chinese New Year

Candles, Firework Science and Lovely Light are brilliant workshops to celebrate Chinese New Year. Great Hands on experiments, around the themes of light and celebration.
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Mother’s Day

A great day to show your mum how much you love and appreciate her. Pretty candles, colourful bookmarks and scented bath bombs are all great presents for mum made in our workshops.
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April Fools Day

April Fools Day is a day for exploring the unexpected. Involve children with one of our hands on science primary workshops recommended for April Fools Day.
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KS2 Rocket Challenge

KS2 Rocket Challenge has Energy and Forces, and great Space stories. Everyone builds and test flies a rocket – then it’s time for a fun competition.

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Healthy Bodies

Children will meet and advise Samantha, our child sized skeleton, to make healthy choices with her diet, dental hygiene and exercise.

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Circulation and Heart Dissection

Circulation and Heart Dissection is a carefully supervised and truly inspiring workshop. It really brings anatomy to life, and provides a unique learning experience for children.

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Bentley Priory Museum

Bentley Priory Museum Bentley Priory Museum tells the story of its role as Headquarters Fighter Command during the... more

Hands on Science is enormously proud to have helped the Royal Air Force celebrate its 100 years, across the UK in 2018.... more

Abu Dhabi Science Festival 2019 is a highlight of our year. We develop and deliver workshops at the festival on behalf... more

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Primary science workshops & ks3-4 STEM challenges ALL ACROSS THE UK

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Science Week 2020 Workshops

Halloween

Father’s Day

Bonfire Night

Diwali

Christmas

Chinese New Year

Mother’s Day

April Fools Day

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KS2 Rocket Challenge

Healthy Bodies

Circulation and Heart Dissection

Partnerships

Bentley Priory Museum

Royal Air Force

Abu Dhabi Science Festival 2019

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