Students will discover how scientists use their senses to study chemicals.
Students will become a scientist for the day
Students will take on the role of a scientist and use real laboratory equipment to create new substances and reveal their hidden properties.
They will discover how scientists use their senses to study chemicals by making scents and jelly worms, before ending the workshop with a dramatic whoosh!
This workshop will not be available to book in December 2024. See details of alternative seasonal workshops during this period.
Curriculum links
Key stage 1 and reception
Working scientifically
- Use of everyday materials
- Working scientifically
By the end of the workshops students will have discovered:
How to use a range of laboratory equipment to safely handle and study chemicals.
How scientists use their senses of sight, touch, and smell to study the properties of chemicals.
That you can create new substances and reveal hidden properties of substances, by mixing chemicals together.
How scientists use lab equipment to extract chemicals that can be useful in our everyday lives.
School trip prices
Teachers and adult helpers go FREE!
Workshop only
£5.50 per pupil
Workshop and science centre visit
£11.00 per pupil
What other teachers say...
“Really well organised, excellent engaging activity.”
St Joseph's School
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