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Reception & KS1 - 2008/9

Light & Sound: In the Jungle
15 September - 24 October 08
23 February - 13 March 09

Join us on an expedition into our Science Theatre to experience light and sound in a whole new way! The jungle can be full of strange sights and sounds…but can you choose the right equipment to take on the journey?
Curriculum Links
Light and sound, Green plants as organisms, Grouping materials


Materials Madness
15 September - 24 October 08
26 January - 13 February 09

Why aren’t saucepans made of wood? Would a rubber table be useful? What would happen if everything was made of glass or plastic? This show investigates different materials, their uses and their properties.
Curriculum Links
Grouping materials, Changing materials


Pushes & Pulls
15 September - 24 October 08
16 March - 3 April 09

Do you know your pushes from your pulls? This show uses toys and stories to introduce infants to the topic of forces and involves them in discussion and problem solving.
Curriculum Links
Forces & motion

Science from the toybox
2 - 28 November 08
Explore our 5 toy boxes to see what’s inside. Our toys are great fun but what makes them go? Is it air or gravity, clockwork or electricity? Could it be magnets? Join in the show as we find out how our toys work – help to make the biggest toy of all, a giant human circuit!
Curriculum Links
Physical processes, Forces and motion


Christmas Show: Selfish Elf
1 - 19 December 08
Elvis is a very selfish elf. He does not like helping Father Christmas and the other
elves prepare for Christmas Day. This year, Father Christmas has caught a cold and can not complete his jobs before Christmas Eve. Elvis has never helped in the workshops before and must use science to get all of jobs done. Will he do it and save Christmas?
Curriculum Links
Living Processes, Forces and Motion, Physical Processes, Changing Materials


Ourselves
5 - 23 January 09
Learn about the human senses that enable us to be aware of the world around us - name the main external parts of the body and participate in an operation. Explore exhibits to find out all about YOU!
Curriculum Links
Life processes & living things

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Smoggish
26 January - 13 February
Visit Planet Gaia and learn about the importance of recycling. Zog, the evil King of Rubbish, is touring the universe looking for smelly and dirty planets. Zog takes Smoggish, his pet made from recycled rubbish on his travels. But Smoggish hates seeing all of the planets polluted. What will happen to planet Gaia? What role will Smoggish play in all of this?
Curriculum Links
Materials and their properties, Places and people, Time and people

Minibeasts & Microscopes
20 April - 8 May 09
What lives at the bottom of your garden? Experience a new world of fascinating creatures in this introduction to bugs and bug-life.
Basic classification and investigative skills are developed in this new show.
Curriculum Links
Life processes, Green plants as organisms, Living things in their environment, Investigative skills


Becky Bubbles
11 - 22 May 09
How can we make bigger bubbles? Can a bubble sit on your hand? How do you make a bubble trampoline? Join Becky Bubbles and try out her brilliant ideas.
Curriculum Links
Physical processes, Myself and non-living things, Time and people


Bright Sparks
1 - 26 June 09
What would our lives be like without electricity? How can you make static electricity? This exciting show introduces circuits and conductivity as well as investigating the different ways electricity can be made.
Curriculum Links
Electricity, Light and sound, Grouping materials


Under the Sea
29 June - 17 July 09
Dive into this exciting show that uses sound effects, shadows, light and colour to tell the story of what lives under the sea.
Curriculum Links
Living thing in their environment, Grouping materials, Light and sound

 
 

All enquires call: 01978 293400
Glyndwr University Campus, Mold Road, Wrexham, LL11 2AW

 
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