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School workshops

Our unique workshops and story-telling sessions are linked to the national STEM curriculum. 

Two female school students using pipette during Life Science Centre education workshop.
School student about to carry out a dissection with assistance of Life Explainer.
Key stage 4 and post-16
Biology
Heart, Lungs and Blood Dissection

Students will discover the fascinating anatomy of sheep's heart and lungs in this hands-on dissection workshop.

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Medical Student Dissecting A Sheep Kidney
Key stage 4 and post-16
Biology
Kidney Dissection Add-On

In this optional addition to the heart, lungs and blood dissection workshop, students discover the fascinating anatomy of sheep kidneys.

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School teenagers in white lab jackets using science equipment during PCR workshop at Newcastle's Life Science Centre.
Key stage 4 and post-16
Biology
Chemistry
PCR: a question of taste

Using their own DNA, students will discover and compare their version of a bitter taste receptor gene.

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Students looking through a microscope in schools' workshop.
Key stage 4 and post-16
Biology
Microbiology

Students will practice microbiological laboratory techniques to get up close to bacteria.

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Bacterial culture plate examination by a female school student in Life Science Centre workshop laboratory.
Key stage 4 and post-16
Biology
Genetic Engineering

Discover how bacteria can be genetically engineered to have new characteristics which make them useful for scientific research and medicine.

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DNA fingerprints are covered in this key-stage-4 schools' workshop.
Key stage 4 and post-16
Biology
Forensic DNA

Students use gel electrophoresis to compare DNA fingerprints

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Combine your workshop with a science centre visit

No school trip would be complete without a visit to our science centre

We provide exciting, interactive zones and activities which are designed to inspire and entertain students of all ages and abilities.

We’re not like a museum where you’ll find stuff in cases and be expected to look and not touch. At Life, students will be encouraged to get stuck in: explore, create, have fun. Our friendly Explainers are always around to answer questions, explain activities and suggest new things to try.

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Two school students enjoying a rocket building activity with the support of an Explainer inside Life Science Centre.

Frequently asked questions

To check availability and to make a school booking, please call our bookings line on 0191 243 8223, Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Queries can be made by emailing info@life.org.uk, but bookings should be made by phone.

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