SEN workshop: Science Explorers

Investigate the science of sound with our multi-sensory science workshops, developed especially for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

In these workshops, our experienced presenters will lead your students through an exploration of sound through their senses. Our fun and surprising demonstrations are designed to be accessible for all using a mixture of taste, touch, sight and hearing.

The workshop is based upon our longest-running and most popular show “Music to Your Ears”. Our presenter will work with your staff’s expertise in engaging your students and adapt the workshop to a level suitable for every student.

“We felt like it matched each pupil, regardless of where they are for their learning – it just engaged them, it was brilliant”

– Teacher, Trinity Fields SEN School

STEM Concepts covered

• Sound is caused by vibrations
• Low sounds travel better through solids
• A string is a solid

“Great science lesson with the children and staff were well engaged. Would love this more often.”

“Literally the highlight of my week”

-Teachers, Ty Gwyn SEN School

You can watch a slideshow of our workshop in action here.

Duration

15-20 minute long workshops

Up to 6 workshops in a day

Suggested audiences

Designed for students with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities including ASD and PMLD

Ideal for audiences who find STEM subjects challenging

Group Size

Maximum 12 participants and their support staff

Generally works best keeping with your regular class size

We will need the venue to provide

2 tables

Seats or appropriate alternatives for staff and students

Access to warm water close by

Drinking water for the presenters

• For participants to enjoy exploring science with multi-sensory hands-on accessible experiments
• For participants to feel comfortable
• For participants to leave with a sense of achievement – “I have just been a scientist. I could become a scientist”.

Workshop Objectives

• To engage all workshop participants in a way suitable for them
• To give ideas to support staff to increase their confidence with STEM subjects

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