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Biology Workshop

Biology workshops for schools

This workshop covers cells, microorganisms, and photosynthesis. It is designed to enhance the knowledge of biology topics taught in school classrooms with fun practicals. Our activities with the use of microscopes will allow students to view organisms with stunning detail at a magnification of 1000x.

Format

We can deliver sessions in parallel.
1 instructor can deliver the following in a full day:
Primary: 4 sessions x 1 hr 15 mins or
2 sessions x 2 hrs 30 mins
(30 students per session)
Secondary+: 4 sessions x 1 hr 15 mins or
2 sessions x 2 hrs 30 mins
(20 students per session)
Contact us for larger events.

Age Group

Y3 - Y11

Examine Plant Cells

Students will examine prepared onion epidermis plant cells under a microscope.

microscope plant-cells

Examine Bacteria Slides

Students will examine various bacteria cells under a microscope to better understand microorganisms.

bacteria-slides bacteria-under-microscope

Observe Photosynthesis

Conduct a practical to observe oxygen produced during photosynthesis with algae submerged in water.

leaf-with-water

Typical Workshop Day*

Usually, we will reset the session and repeat it for more groups of children on the same day. On occasions, we will end the day with a street-dance performance.

* The activities may vary on the day depending on the length of the workshops and the age and ability of the students.