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Destination Space

Students will discover how scientists and engineers help astronauts live and work on the International Space Station (ISS).

Who is it for: Key stage 2
Duration: 60 minutes
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Students will learn about life on board the International Space Station on our Destination Space Workshop.

Experience life on board The International Space Station.

Students will discover how scientists and engineers help astronauts live and work on the International Space Station (ISS). They will see what life is like for the astronauts on the ISS and the challenges they face.

After that, they they will conduct experiments to identify the best materials for a space suit and for an astronaut’s nappy! Try some astronaut food; and see a mini rocket launch across the lab.

Curriculum links

Key stage 2
Space
  • Properties and changes of materials.
  • Working scientifically.
  • Design technology.
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By the end of the workshops students will have discovered:

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What it is like to live on the International Space Station and how astronauts work, exercise, sleep and eat in space.

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How to test the properties of materials using a range of lab equipment and experience the properties of some unusual materials.

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How engineers use their knowledge of material properties to design space suits.

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The beauty and wonder of being in space.

School trip prices

We allow a ratio of 1 adult to every 5 children for most groups. Additional adults over this ratio will be charged. In the case of SEN groups, we may offer further free adult support on request – please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Visiting from 25 June to end of the Summer term? The government is cutting VAT for organisations like ours over the summer and we’re passing the saving onto schools. This applies to all trips that include a science centre visit  (and excludes workshops only).  If you visit during this period, science centre visits are £6.08, and centre/workshop visits are £11.05. If you have already booked during this period, we will be in touch about refunds. 

Bookings are now open for the new academic year, and our prices have been reviewed. If  you’d like to book for September onwards, please get in touch for a quote.

Teachers and adult helpers go FREE!
Workshop only
£5.95 per pupil
Workshop and science centre visit
£11.95 per pupil

What other teachers say...

‘The space survival workshop was excellent – great range of activities, relevant to our topic and well-paced. Jake was clear, fun and knowledgeable – a superb guide.’

Dame Allens Junior School

‘Very well organised – the kids really enjoyed themselves. Great career links. Thank you!’

Fulwell Junior School

‘Amazing from start to finish. Extremely well organised with fantastic and engaging activities.’

Longtown Primary School

Accessibility information

The Destination Space Workshop includes electronic sounds of equipment and one loud bang. There’s also a range of materials to touch, and fruit to smell and taste.

Please let us know if any students have specific accessibility requirements before your visit. For full sensory information please see the Destination Space visual story.