Lifetime Lab Primary Science Workshop
Primary Science Workshops are unavailable under current COVID-19 guidelines
This is a very popular workshop program uniquely available to schools in Cork City and County. In our Primary Science Workshops children from 3rd to 6th class can explore topics from the SESE Science Curriculum under the guidance of a qualified teacher experienced in the teaching of Primary Science. The 3+1/2 hour workshops are full of hands on practical science activities that encourage discovery and investigation. All Lifetime Lab workshops and school visits may be used as a step in achieving the Science Foundation Ireland Discover Science and Maths Award.
To request a primary science workshop booking form please email lifetimelab@corkcity.ie or call 021 4941500. Please be advised dates for this workshop fill very quickly for the school year and are offered on a first come first served basis. Once a booking form is received our team will be in touch to discuss potential dates.
Primary Science Workshop topics change each year and individual workshops are adapted to suit the class levels attending. Equipment used consists of simple accessible household items and all activities are planned to be possible in a classroom/school setting. Over the years teachers have commented that the workshop are a great source of ideas and have helped teachers develop their own science teaching.
Primary Science Workshop Topics 2018/19
Electricity - (6th,5th/6th, 5th, 4th/5th, 4th-6th, 3rd-6th)
The workshop will involve hands on activities, to recap 3rd/4th class electricity objectives from the Primary Science Curriculum, of simple circuits, electrical conductors and insulators and switches. It will introduce 5th/6th class objectives of use of multiple batteries and parallel and in series circuits. Design and Make challenges will test children’s knowledge and understanding of electricity concepts culminating in the construction of small Electric Cars. (Note: for 5th class students who attended an Electricity workshop in 4th class, there will be overlap from last year’s workshop but new concepts and additional challenges will be introduced).
Forces - (3rd,4th, 3rd/4th)
This workshop is all about getting things moving and slowing them down. Through a series of hands on activities children will explore the Forces objective for 3rd and 4th class from the primary science curriculum, including using air and magnets to make items move, friction, air resistance, falling objects and paracutes.
To request a primary science workshop booking form please email lifetimelab@corkcity.ie or call 021 4941500. Please be advised dates for this workshop fill very quickly for the school year and are offered on a first come first served basis. Once a booking form is received our team will be in touch to discuss potential dates.
