Workshops

Living in the Dark
Biology, KS1, KS2, Lotherton, Wildlife WorldFind out how animals adapt to live in the dark in this nocturnal schools workshop with Wildlife World at Lotherton.

Rocks and Fossils
Biology, Chemistry, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Leeds Discovery CentreWhere do rocks come from? How are rocks classified? What are fossils and where are they found?

Science in the workplace: Behind the scenes
Biology, Chemistry, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Leeds Discovery CentreFind out about real science in the workplace! See how science is integral to museums from storage to object preservation and cleaning.

Amazing Animals
Biology, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Leeds Discovery CentreGet up close to animals from around the world. In this workshop pupils will learn about adaptations, habitats and evolution by investigating a variety of birds, insects and exotic animal skeletons before visiting our store, where we keep over 800,000 natural science specimens.

Back to Nature
Biology, KS1, KS2, Thwaite WatermillSee the natural sciences in action! Explore Thwaite Island as a habitat for butterflies and micro-habitats for local wildlife.

Snow animal adventures – available in winter
Biology, Early Years, KS1, Leeds City MuseumHow did the Snow Leopard get his spots? Why does the Polar Bear have such small ears? How does the Sea Lion keep warm?