Join us in-person at our museums for a new Exploring Science Through Play course developed for KS1 educators.
In this course, our expert trainers will share research-informed approaches to exploring science through hands-on, playful learning experiences.
Our courses are fully funded for UK-based participants thanks to our Academy partners. Refreshments, lunch and course materials will be provided. If you book a place on the course and can no longer attend, please email us as soon as possible to allow other educators to book.
Dates available for this course across our museums in London, Manchester and York. Select your location below to find upcoming courses and to book.
What is this course about?
This hands-on course will share research informed approaches to help you create engaging, inspiring and meaningful science learning experiences with your students.
You will explore the value of playful science learning and experience practical techniques and activities that will help your students use and develop their science skills in playful ways – in and beyond the classroom.
All activities use easily obtainable materials, so that you can try them in your classroom straightaway.
What will I learn?
Outcomes for the course:
Insights into recent research around creating engaging and playful science experiences.
Value of exploration and discovery through an enquiry-based approach.
Ideas and activities to support playful and inspiring science learning in and beyond the classroom.
What can I expect on the day?
Course content overview:
The Curiosity game
The value of science and playful learning
Break
Elements of engagement: Hook, Inform, Enable, Extend, Reflect
Lunch
Facilitating playful science experiences
Museum adventure: Playful science beyond the classroom
