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Discovering Chemistry

Students will take on the role of a chemist and use real laboratory equipment to identify mystery powders and create new substances.

Who is it for: Key stage 2
Duration: 60 minutes
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School students with Explainer completing Discovering Chemistry workshop.

Discovers the wonders of chemistry.

Students will take on the role of a chemist and use real laboratory equipment to identify mystery powders and create new substances.

See how a flame can be used to identify a chemical and discover the beauty and wonder of chemical reactions.

Curriculum links

Key stage 2
Chemistry
  • States of matter
  • Properties and changes of materials
  • Working scientifically
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By the end of the workshops students will have discovered:

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How labs are designed to help scientists use chemicals safely.

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How to use a range of lab equipment such as pipettes, Bunsen burners, funnels, and spatulas.

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How scientists identify unknown chemicals.

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What happens when chemicals react with one another, such as change of colour, change of temperature, change from liquid to solid.

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How scientists create new substances by mixing chemicals together.

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...

‘We have had a fantastic day! The staff have all been very friendly and knowledgeable. The children really enjoyed themselves.

Saltburn Primary School

“The children loved their visit, especially being in the lab. The Chemistry workshop covered a huge amount of practical work which was excellent for the children. Thank you – so much of the KS2 syllabus content covered. Perfect!”

Cundall Manor School