Rock-tastic fun for schools during British Science Week

Posted on by Lauren MacCarthy.

by Rachael Hall, engagement officer for learning

Over 200 children came to the museum during British Science Week in March to learn about rocks and soils.

They took part in a range of activities, such as handling different types of rocks and making a rock grain scale tool to take home. There was even an exploding mini volcano!

A model of an exploding volcano

Museum staff created all the activities with experts from the University of Bristol. The children got to ask and answer their own questions about rocks, soils, volcanoes and minerals. They also toured the museum’s Geology gallery with an expert student guide.

Teachers told us that they value expert advice and relevant hands-on activities that aren’t always possible in school.

One teacher said they brought their class to take part because of “my lack of knowledge and how to make rocks fun. Children were engaged and I learnt a lot as well!”

“All children seemed engaged and enthusiastic with each activity. Lots of great helpers with great subject knowledge.”

“It brought to life a tricky subject for 7 and 8 year olds.”

British Science Week is a 10-day programme of thousands of events that runs in March each year. The aim is to celebrate science, engineering, technology and maths. We are already planning next year’s Rock On! activities in partnership with the university.

In the meantime, teachers can boost their Primary Curriculum subject knowledge with our free
museum CPD sessions.

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