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WorkshopsContact us at spherescience@yahoo.co.uk or click here to complete our online form. Available Workshops
PricingA full day of workshops will cost £400 (+ VAT). We usually deliver the same workshop in each session.
We specialise in practical
primary workshops with activities available for Foundation Years and
KS3/4; some Upper Primary workshops can be adapted for KS3/4. All our Workshop Leaders have successfully passed an enhanced CRB check. If a school cancels a booking at less than two weeks' notice, Sphere Science Ltd reserves the right to invoice the school for the full cost of the work commissioned. As we work in schools, there might be a few days' delay in replying to your enquiry.
Workshop DetailsOur workshop programme is extremely popular so the more lead-time (and choice of dates) you can offer, the better. Some workshops are available in all areas - these are indicated by an asterisk below. Three workshop sessios will usually fit into a school day. Workshops are designed for a class of about 30 children with their class teacher. These workshops are designed specifically to develop pupil skills. Notes are provided as support for the teacher to follow up the workshop. We hope that teachers will use the workshop ideas in their own teaching. Some of the workshops need extra support - either adults or pupil helpers. Pupil helpers will have an opportunity to develop science communication skills so the pupils selected to help need to be alert, fairly competent and likely to benefit from taking part in the session.
Teacher commentsAir “Good progression of investigative skills/ideas. Good discussion of variable/constant. Reinforced good practice in fair testing.”
“An excellent example of active learning. The class had a brilliant afternoon, and looking forward to conducting more testing next week.” Carousel “Excellent range of fun activities that children could understand, enjoyed, stayed on task throughout. Promoted team work and thinking.” Circuits “Brilliant! Perfectly pitched and so well set out and prepared. Given me confidence to try out something similar as part of a topic.” Citrus “The children have never been so enthusiastic about science as they were during this investigation. Very well taught, organised, resourced and differentiated. A most impressive experience.” Fire “Covered hundreds of learning objectives! I couldn't possibly ask the children what they had learnt because there was so much! Brilliant! Thanks!” Play “The children were buzzing afterwards. The session acted as a real “eye opener” for me – seeing how science can be delivered so easily with everyday objects.” Recycling “The kids loved this and want to do it again – we will!” Rollers “Very good. Practical, hands on, requiring skills such as measuring, decision making, precision, safe use of equipment etc.” Solar Circuits “Highly organised, well resourced and children were expected to ‘discover' rather than being spoon fed. Children kept interested with a wide range of activities.” Space “There was a fun element to the workshop and I am particularly looking forward to using the umbragraph next time the topic is being taught.” Story "The activities were well suited to the children's age and ability and very engaging. The children liked the story and made some of the paper helicopters in their play afterwards!" Wind “The children really enjoyed making wind turbines. The content was first class and fitted in well with the science topic on electricity.”
Equipment and Materials
Email:
techshop@ivydale.southwark.sch.uk
SafetySafety in the workshops has been discussed with CLEAPSS. The materials and equipment are quite safe when used as instructed. Risk assessments are available for all activities. The class teacher should always be present and is ultimately responsible for discipline. Workshops are offered on the understanding that the school accepts full liability for the safety of pupils and staff, and any other help arranged by the school. Social InclusionSphere Science operates a policy of social inclusion; please tell us of any specific needs before the workshops take place. Contact us at spherescience@yahoo.co.uk or click here to complete our online form. |
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Investigations (into kites, gyrocopters, hoopsters and rockets)
that highlight how to create a fair test and different ways
of observing results. The focus is not the theory of
flight.
Fivel simple investigations into forces, balancing, magnetism,
and the effect of gravity. 
Six
investigations into conductivity, circuit components, and
making functional circuits. 
Pupils design a fair test (with guidance) to investigate the
amount of Vitamin C in a variety of fruits. 
Pupils observe a candle burning and, with guidance, deduce
the chemistry involved. Everyone makes their own multi-coloured
candle. 
Pupils
investigate a variety of toys to consider and understand the
energy and forces involved in making them work. They also
have chance to design simple fair tests. 
A general discussion about the three Rs (reducing, re-using,
recycling) followed by a practical activity where pupils recycle
old sugar paper to produce small sheets of new paper.
Pupils investigate electrical circuits including the use of
photovoltaic cells. 
Pupils
use scientific models to study Earth and Space. 
Four investigations into forces using water. 
Pupils design a wind turbine and investigate one variable
to make it more efficient. The wind turbines will be tested
using electric fans.