Wild Science brings science workshops for schools straight to your classroom or hall. This page is for teachers and school leaders who want hands-on science activities that fit the curriculum. You will see our topics for primary schools and secondary schools, how a session runs, and how to book. A friendly workshop leader runs every session. Pupils become young scientists as they experiment, ask questions and discover how things work. It is fun science with real learning behind it. Teachers get an engaging, exciting session, and we bring the equipment. Contact our team to check your date.
What Are Science Workshops for Schools?
A science workshop is a live session led by a trained presenter. Pupils do experiments instead of only reading about them. Presenters use live demonstrations and practical tasks to make tricky ideas easier to grasp.
Our school workshops add to what teachers already cover in lessons. They give children something exciting to see, touch and talk about. This is experiential learning, and it supports teaching by helping ideas stay in mind. Many teachers use school workshops to start a new unit or to review one.
Wild Science runs workshops in two ways. Some are experiment sessions, such as slime or fizzy reactions. Others are live animal sessions with demonstrations that bring biology to life. Good science education gets pupils involved, and both formats do that.
Science Topics for All Key Stages
We offer a wide range of workshops across all key stages. Our science topics follow the national curriculum for England. Each workshop is led by a workshop leader and can be matched to your year groups. Here are the school workshops teachers book most.
Pupils explore acids, alkalis and chemical reactions, and build film canister rockets.
Children investigate solids, liquids and gases. It suits KS1 to KS4.
KS1 and KS2 pupils test the properties of different materials and try buoyancy.
Pupils test pushes, pulls and magnets. It suits ages 6 and up.
Children look at circuits and how electricity powers our world.
Pupils aged 6 and up learn how vibrations make sound waves.
Learners test lift, thrust, drag and gravity with paper gliders.
Children use outdoor materials to explore ecology, physics and chemistry.
Children make their own slime and see how it behaves.
Pupils aged 3 to 10 explore surface tension and light.
Younger children hatch fizzy dinosaur eggs and learn how dinosaurs lived.
Not sure which to pick? Experiments from several topics come together in one session that suits larger audiences.
Browse every option on our experiments page.
Biology Workshops with Live Animals
Biology comes alive when pupils meet real animals. Our animal sessions cover classification, life cycles, habitats and adaptations. Younger classes enjoy our mini-beasts session. We cannot promise a particular animal, as this depends on availability and welfare needs. Read how live animal visits work in schools.
Science Workshops for Primary Schools
Primary schools use our sessions to bring the curriculum to life. We tailor each workshop to EYFS, KS1 and KS2 groups. Children join in with the experiments and practise working scientifically. They ask questions, observe closely and test their ideas. Our school workshops for primary schools let children create, test and discover for themselves.
Many primary schools book a workshop to start or finish a topic. Others book one as an end of year treat. Read more about our science workshops for primary schools or our infant and junior school sessions.
Science Workshops for Secondary Schools
Older pupils get just as much from a live session. Our science workshops for secondary schools build on KS3 and KS4 topics. States of matter, forces, electricity and chemical reactions all work well for older year groups. We also visit sixth forms, colleges and universities.
Practical work helps secondary students see how science links to real life. It can also spark interest before pupils choose their options. Find out more on our secondary and high school page. For ideas to try in class, read our high school science experiments.
STEM Workshops Linked to the Curriculum
STEM workshops make a subject feel practical. Our sessions support the national curriculum for science. Tell us which unit the class is studying, and we will shape the session around it. Our science programme covers chemistry, physics and biology, so pupils meet several STEM subjects in one visit. STEM learning works best when pupils can see ideas in action.
You can read how this works in our post on how science workshops inspire young minds. We also explain how workshops build creativity and innovation.
Benefits of School Workshops for Pupils
Science workshops have many benefits for pupils. They:
- Inspire curiosity: Pupils ask questions and look for answers through exploration.
- Build critical thinking: Children observe, predict, test and draw conclusions. This helps them solve problems.
- Encourage teamwork: Pupils share ideas, talk about what they see and work through each task together.
- Make learning fun: Exciting, engaging sessions help children enjoy science and stay involved.
- Grow confidence: Hands-on activities help pupils feel able to understand science.
- Support every learner: Active, practical sessions suit many different ways of learning.
- Look to the future: A good session can spark interest in future study and careers in science. Pupils can picture themselves as scientists.
British Science Week and Science Week Workshops
British Science Week is an annual ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. The British Science Association runs it across the UK. British Science Week 2027 runs from 5 to 14 March, and the theme is Creativity. Schools often plan a science workshop day for the week. Science Week school workshops are a fun way for children to join in.
Science Week is a busy time for bookings. Book early so you can choose your preferred date for British Science Week. A Science Week visit gives teachers an exciting event for the whole week. We have shared how schools mark the week in our post on celebrating British Science Week.
Science Workshop Day and Whole School Options
Some schools book one session for a single class. Others book several sessions across a science workshop day so every year group takes part. We offer full-day options of six 1-hour sessions, so the whole school can join in. The same sessions suit a STEM day or an enrichment event.
The Science Experiment Mix also works for larger audiences. Everyone can enjoy the show together and share the same exciting moment. Tell us the size of your group and whether other year groups would like to join on the same day. We will suggest a format.
Science Workshops for Clubs and Community Groups
Science is not just for the classroom. We also run sessions for community groups, including Scouts and Brownies, holiday and after school clubs and community centres. Our sessions for Scouts and Brownies support badge work.
Schools with pupils who have special educational needs can book too. Take a look at our SEN schools page and our SEN science workshops.
Science Workshops in Schools Across the UK
We bring science workshops in schools to classrooms across the UK. Our team handles the set-up and runs the session from start to finish. That leaves teachers free to focus on their students and their pupils. Teachers do not need to buy new resources, as we bring the equipment. You can meet the people behind the sessions on our team page.
What Do People Say About Our Workshops?
"This experience is absolutely perfect for introducing young children to science! It's amazing for teaching topics like vertebrate classifications or different types of species, even for children as young as 3! Harriet and her animals are wonderful! They are so calm, friendly, and engaging. You can really see how much she cares about both the animals and the children's learning. Thank you for such a fantastic and educational experience! Highly recommended! 🦎 🐇 🐹"
Mrs O'Shea, Google review
"Susie was awesome at our slime session! Great fun for all!!!"
Laura Cawley, Google review
"Taylor brings interesting animals and a lot of joy to SEN workshops. Thank you for being so patient with the children while also caring about the wellbeing of the animals."
Alina Sandu, Google review
"Excellent school event. Harriet was amazing and took so much care with teaching the children about the animals. We will rebook."
Claire Deegan, Google review
How to Book a Science Workshop for Your School
Booking is simple. Here is how a science workshop day works.
- Contact our team with your date, year groups and the topic you would like.
- We confirm the best workshop for your class and send a risk assessment with your booking.
- Our team arrives, sets up and meets your staff before the first class.
- Each class takes part in a workshop, and we pack away after the last one.
Your school needs power sockets and a parking space. Some experiments also need running water. Get in touch early so we can hold your preferred date.
