High-energy and fact-packed – and accommodating up to 420 pupils in a single day! Linking perfectly to the theme of British Science Week 2020, “Our Diverse Planet”, this highly engaging, informative and thought-provoking day starts with a quick and interactive assembly illustrating just what it is that makes the Earth such a wonderful world. Classes … Read More
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November 10th – World Science Day for Peace & Development UNESCO
Here at As Creatives we love most things about science but there’s surely nothing better than science as a force for peace and development. From the astronauts who “came in peace” when they first walked on the moon to the spread of worldwide infrastructures for clean water (it’s not perfect but we’re getting there), it’s … Read More
New! CSI: Rollercoaster – Exploring Forces in Context
Our CSI: Forces programme has proved so popular that we’ve responded to popular demand by creating a version set deep in the world of theme parks: CSI: Rollercoaster. Available in age-differentiated formats from Years 1 to 6, this immersive workshop contextualises forces, challenging pupils to use their existing scientific understanding and transfer it to new … Read More
Big Science! Whole School Science Days for the New Term
Designed to accommodate the whole of a two-form entry school in a single day, our Big Science Days provide the perfect way to get everyone thinking and talking about science. The days are intensely active – because, rather than offering “whizz-bang” experiments, our unique approach is to use techniques drawn from the worlds of drama … Read More
Our Top 5 Cross-Curricular Artists
We’re always looking for inspiration for cross-curricular learning and we’d like to share our five of our favourite artworks/artists that lend themselves brilliantly to this. 1) William Hogarth’s painting ‘Scenes from Shakespeare’s The Tempest’ provides a great starting point for discussion around how the characters might be lifted from page to stage. Did your pupils … Read More
Our Top Six Solar System Facts for British Science Week
It’s British Science Week and to celebrate we’ve come up with our top six solar system facts which are perfect for sharing with your pupils – and don’t forget if you are interested in hosting a space-themed workshop at your school, please get in touch as we have lots of different sessions on offer! Fact … Read More
New! Science Workshops for KS1: CSI: Forces
We’re delighted to announce that, after a successful pilot, we’ve a brand new science programme for KS1, available to everyone! Both building on what pupils already know and going beyond the curriculum, CSI: Forces challenges pupils to think about the Science of Rollercoasters, consider a tricky range of Push/Pull forces – then use their findings … Read More
School Christmas Workshops – Christmas-themed Numeracy, Literacy, Science and History workshops
We know that schools want their pupils to enjoy the festive season – but also to keep learning going right through to the end of the autumn term. Which is why our range of cross-curricular, School Christmas workshops always proves so popular! Once again, we’ve got workshops with a seasonal take on numeracy, literacy, science … Read More
Science Workshops for Secondary Schools – Creative Science Workshops for KS3 and KS4
What could be more creative than science? And what better way to explore science than by working with students’ own innate creativity? Taking approaches from the world of the arts, but always rooted in real and concrete science, our inspirational Creative Science Workshops for Secondary Schools are suitable right through Key Stages 3 and 4. … Read More
Science Workshops for Primary Schools – Creative Science Workshops for EYFS – KS2
as creatives is one of the UK’s leading providers of Science Workshops to primary and secondary schools. Always rooted in real and concrete science and taking their lead from the National Curriculum – but taking approaches from the world of the arts – our Science Workshops for schools provide an excellent way of engaging students with … Read More
Life After SATs Creative Maths, Science, Literacy and Visual Arts
Once the dust settles after the Year 6 SATs are over, you’ll want to give those pupils opportunities to move beyond the curriculum and enrich their learning. So we’ve adapted some of our most enjoyable and stretching creative maths, science, literacy, history and visual arts workshops to extend thinking, develop skills and deliver new content. … Read More
Case Study: Learning Outside the Classroom Creative Maths, Science and Literacy
We’ve been promoting the benefits of Learning Outside the Classroom ever since our foundation, ten years ago. Over that time, we have developed a whole range of methodologies, sharing our passion for and expertise in the area with tens of thousands of children and young people right across the country. And, with a reputation for … Read More