FIRST AND SECOND LEVEL

Find out more about our in-person, indoor, outdoor and online workshops.

Our First and Second Level interactive workshops offer immersive and participatory opportunities for pupils to explore a range of outcomes through hands-on activities and experiences. Our workshops develop passion and enthusiasm in science learning, develop learner’s meta-skills and help them understand the relevance of science in their everyday lives and futures. Find out more about what’s on offer below in-person at Dynamic Earth, outdoors and online.

IN-PERSON AT DYNAMIC EARTH

DEEP SEA ADVENTURE

P5-P7

Hands-on Workshop

50 minutes

Biodiversity and Interdependence

Become a scientist on an expedition into the deep ocean!

RAINFOREST ADVENTURE

P5-P7

Hands-on Workshop

50 minutes

Biodiversity and Interdependence

Discover the creatures in tropical rainforests and how they adapt to survive in these environments.

DESTINATION SPACE

P5-P7

Hands-on Workshop

50 minutes

Outer Space

Explore the exciting world of human space flight through a series of exciting interactive activities.

PLASTIC SMART

P5 – P7

Hands-on Workshop

50 minutes

Topical Sciences

Look into the future and explore one of the topical problems currently faced by our environment.

CLIMATE CHANGE

P5-P7

Hands-on Workshop

50 minutes

Topical Sciences

Investigate how the UK has been affected by climate change and the implications of this for the future.

QUAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL

P5-P7

Hands-on Workshop

50 minutes

Processes of the Planet

Look at volcanoes, tsunamis, earthquakes, tornadoes and meteorites using models, props and animations.

JOURNEY FROM THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH

P5-P7

Hands-on Workshop

50 minutes

Processes of the Planet

Travel from the very centre of our planet, discover shifting plates and volcanic eruptions!

OUTDOORS IN HOLYROOD PARK

Our centre is located right next to Holyrood Park and the extinct volcano Arthur’s Seat, a fascinating site of geological history and incredible wild space in the heart of the city centre of Edinburgh. The volcano and the wider parkland offer significant opportunities to experience geology first hand, explore flora and fauna and get up close to the natural world. With specialist kit, expertise and access to Holyrood Park – our team deliver inspirational outdoor encounters which help deliver Learning for Sustainability and highlight the relevance and importance of the natural world in everyday life.

FIRE AND ICE

P5-P7

Outdoor Workshop

2 hours

Biodiversity and Interdependence

Look at different rocks in Holyrood Park, examining them for evidence of the amazing and violent geological history.

COME RAIN OR SHINE

P4-P7

Outdoor Workshop

1 hour

Biodiversity and Interdependence

Go outdoors to learn more about our weather and if forecasting is as simple as it seems!

AIR QUALITY INVESTIGATORS

P4-P7

Outdoor Workshop

1 hour

Biodiversity and Interdependence

Explore the world of lichens and what their presence in an environment can tell us about the quality of the air around us.

ONLINE MEET THE SCIENTIST

Each month we offer your learners the opportunity to meet and ask questions to real scientists through our free, online Meet the Scientist Sessions!