THIRD LEVEL TO SENIOR PHASE

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

Our secondary school workshops connect pupils with topical and timely issues in science and society, highlighting just how important science is in their everyday lives and futures. Making use of real data-sets, case studies and by providing access to bespoke kit, our experiences highlight how interdisciplinary learning will help us solve the local, national and international impacts of the planetary crisis. Our workshops help develop meta-skills, and show how your pupils will be the problem solvers of the future.

IN-PERSON AT DYNAMIC EARTH

GLACIERS AND OUR CLIMATE

S1+

Hands-on Workshop

50 minutes

Topical Sciences

Apply and develop your knowledge of climate change in the context of glaciers.

CLIMATE JUSTICE

S1+

Hands-on Workshop

50 minutes

Topical Sciences

Apply and develop your knowledge of climate change by putting yourself in the shoes of nations around the world.

ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE

S1+

Hands-on Workshop

50 minutes

Topical Sciences

Apply and develop your knowledge of climate change in the context of the UK’s energy mix.

BENEATH THE WAVES

S1+

Hands-on Workshop

50 minutes

Biodiversity and Interdependence

Step into the shoes of an ocean scientist using real data sets to explore the seas surrounding Scotland.

EXPLOSIVE EARTH

S1+

Hands-on Workshop

50 minutes

Processes of the Planet

Follow the clues to unravel the theory of plate tectonics, creating earthquakes and volcanoes along the way!

NATURAL HAZARDS

S1+

Hands-on Workshop

50 minutes

Processes of the Planet

An overview of a variety of natural hazards, the science behind them and their impacts on humankind.

OUTDOOR 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

S1+

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.

FIELD SKILLS: MICROCLIMATES

S1+

Outdoor Workshop

2 hours

Biodiversity and Interdependence

Use sampling and data collection techniques to understand how buildings effect the microclimate of their surrounding area.

FIELD SKILLS: SLOPE SURVEY

S4+

Outdoor Workshop

4 hours

Biodiversity and Interdependence

Introduce learners to a range of field skills suitable for small scale investigation in Holyrood Park.

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If you have any queries about booking a school workshop, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our friendly booking team