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SCIENCE WEEK · CITY COLLEGE PLYMOUTH

Explore what’s possible.

A day of discovery where curious minds investigate, experiment and see science come alive.

FIVE WORKSHOPS · REAL FACILITIES · ONE UNFORGETTABLE DAY

Science beyond the textbook

What does it take to investigate a crime scene, understand the human body or discover what really goes into fuelling sporting performance?

Exploring Science gives school pupils the chance to find out through an action-packed day of practical science, experiments and discovery.

Pupils rotate through five interactive 45-minute workshops, getting hands-on with different areas of science and experiencing specialist facilities at the College.

Five ways to wonder

From fingerprints and anatomy to sports performance, every workshop is designed to get pupils investigating and thinking about where science could take them.

Sports Science

Discover the science behind sporting performance and nutrition before making an energy drink.

Sports Injury

Explore how sports professionals assess and respond to injuries through practical massage and analysis activities.

Science for All

Put science into action with a hands-on experiment, investigating, testing and discovering.

Forensic Science

Become a forensic investigator and discover how fingerprints can provide vital evidence.

Healthcare Science

Explore human anatomy using the Anatomage Table in incredible detail.

A day in discovery

9.15am          Arrival at City College Plymouth

9.30am           Exploring Science begins

Morning         Interactive science workshops

Lunch              Lunch provided

Afternoon      Interactive workshops continue

2.45pm           Event concludes

Good to know


Places

Places are limited to 20 pupils per school. School staff must accompany and support pupils throughout the workshops.


Parking

Parking is available on site and will be free. 


What to wear

Pupils should wear comfortable clothing and sensible, closed-in shoes suitable for practical activities.


Photography

Our team will take photographs and video footage throughout Exploring Science to celebrate the day and include your school on social media. Photo consent permissions will be addressed prior to the event.


Lunch

Lunch will be provided for participating pupils and staff; further details will be provided upon booking confirmation.

READY TO EXPLORE

Curiosity starts here

Five workshops. Five areas of science. One day to discover where curiosity could take your pupils.

School registration form