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On Friday 12th April The Centre will be the venue for an astronomy themed Teacher Training Workshop ...
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4th Apr 2013 13:46






The Observatory Science Centre
Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
Herstmonceux
Hailsham
East Sussex
BN27 1RN
Tel: 01323 832731
Fax: 01323 832741
Fax: 01323 832741
ScienceWorks
Educational, stimulating and fun
ScienceWorks are portable table-top interactive exhibits designed to fit in a classroom. The exhibitions have been specially developed for use in primary schools to assist in the teaching of the National Curriculum and are a useful tool in cross-curricular activities.
The flexibility of the ‘hands-on' approach of these exhibits means that it is unnecessary to have prior scientific knowledge.
Hands-on, interactive exhibits encourage investigation and curiosity engaging pupils through exploration and experimentation. They are exciting and educational, offering an alternative to the everyday learning environment of the classroom.
The flexibility of the ‘hands-on' approach of these exhibits means that it is unnecessary to have prior scientific knowledge.
Hands-on, interactive exhibits encourage investigation and curiosity engaging pupils through exploration and experimentation. They are exciting and educational, offering an alternative to the everyday learning environment of the classroom.
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The exhibits in action with KS2 pupils.
Communication skills are stretched as pupils discuss and explore the activities and ScienceWorks are ideal for children with special educational needs.
A detailed exhibit list is available to download.
A detailed exhibit list is available to download.
Model Eye, Optical Fibres, Pinhole Camera, Zoetrope.
A detailed exhibit list is available to download.
A detailed exhibit list is available to download.
A detailed exhibit list is available to download.
Sunflower, Video Microscope.
A detailed exhibit list is available to download.
Cost and How to Book
£200 (+vat) for a minimum two day booking.
£60 (+vat) per additional day.
Delivery is free within a 25 mile radius of The Centre, then chargeable by distance.
£60 (+vat) per additional day.
Delivery is free within a 25 mile radius of The Centre, then chargeable by distance.
You will be sent an invoice with your booking confirmation.
Payment is required 14 days prior to delivery.
To check availability and / or make a booking please ring The Centre and ask to speak to Brad.
Payment is required 14 days prior to delivery.
To check availability and / or make a booking please ring The Centre and ask to speak to Brad.
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Important Information
Room requirements
Each exhibition will easily fit into a hall, library, gym etc.
They require 12 standard sized tables approx 110 x 60 cm (or similar) and access to a minimum of 2 mains electricty sockets.
Delivery and Collection
We aim to deliver on the weekday before your booking begins and collect at the end of the last day (or during the next weekday).
It is not possible to specify exact times.
Assistance will be required if the exhibits are not on the ground floor. Please inform us at the time of booking if there is not a lift to upper levels.
The exhibits are rugged in construction and designed to be easy to transport and set-up.
Each set of exhibits stacks onto 2 trolleys making them easy to store and move around.
Teacher Notes
Comprehensive teacher notes accompanies each set of exhibits and will be available to you via email when the booking is confirmed.
Each exhibition will easily fit into a hall, library, gym etc.
They require 12 standard sized tables approx 110 x 60 cm (or similar) and access to a minimum of 2 mains electricty sockets.
Delivery and Collection
We aim to deliver on the weekday before your booking begins and collect at the end of the last day (or during the next weekday).
It is not possible to specify exact times.
Assistance will be required if the exhibits are not on the ground floor. Please inform us at the time of booking if there is not a lift to upper levels.
The exhibits are rugged in construction and designed to be easy to transport and set-up.
Each set of exhibits stacks onto 2 trolleys making them easy to store and move around.
Teacher Notes
Comprehensive teacher notes accompanies each set of exhibits and will be available to you via email when the booking is confirmed.
MaterialWorks Exhibit List
ForceWorks Exhibit List
LightWorks Exhibit List
SoundWorks Exhibit List
ElectricityWorks Exhibit List
LifeWorks Exhibit List
Spectacular Science Suggestion
Secondary schools have hosted ScienceWorks exhibitions in conjunction with their feeder schools. This promotes good school links and an opportunity to share ideas, as well as being excellent PR for the host school.
Community Events
Use the exhibitions singly or combine several sets to make effective attractions at all kinds of events. They are ideal for science festivals, National Science and Engineering Week events and as temporary exhibitions for local museums.
They can also be used to raise money as part of a fund-raising event.
