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Physics Workshops

Immersive Experiences have been developing memorable workshops for years. Our Hands on Physics workshops are available both virtually and in-person for both schools and private party bookings.

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hands-on STEM workshops
KS1–KS5
plus families and adults
45–60 min
typical workshop length
UK-wide
in person or virtual
Physics workshops

Choose a workshop

Every workshop can be adapted to your year groups and topics, in person or virtually.

STEM Workshop: David Hall – Science

Science

and more.

Atomic structure · Nuclear energy · Spectrometry · Buoyancy · Pressure · The physics of sound · Changes of state · Uranium enrichment

⏱ 45 – 60 minutes
Learning outcomes & curriculum links

Learning outcomes

Bring to life scientific concepts in an engaging way for students and teachers alike.

Curriculum links

  • Working scientifically
  • Everyday materials
  • States of matter

The workshop can be adapted for all ages. Please contact us for more information.

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Pupils sitting in a school hall during a workshop

Maths

By the end of the workshop, students will:

  • Learn about number bonds
  • Master multiplication tables
  • Reinforce understanding of factors, common factors, multiples, primes, and place values.
  • Encourage teamwork, creativity and expression.
⏱ Ideally 2 days
Curriculum links

Curriculum links

  • Working scientifically
  • Multiplication
  • Factors, multiples, and primes
  • Number bonds

The workshop can be adapted for all ages. Please contact us for more information.

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STEM Workshop: Light

Electricity

By the end of the workshop, students will:

  • Gain an understanding of how electricity is produced and how electrons behave.
⏱ 45 – 60 minutes
Curriculum links

Curriculum links

  • Working scientifically
  • Everyday materials
  • States of matter

The workshop can be adapted for all ages. Please contact us for more information.

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STEM Workshop: Slime

Slime

By the end of the workshop, students will:

  • Gain an understanding of how atoms make up matter and interact.
⏱ 45 – 60 minutes
Curriculum links

Curriculum links

  • Working scientifically
  • Everyday materials
  • States of matter

The workshop can be adapted for all ages. Please contact us for more information.

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STEM Workshop: Geology Rocks

Geology Rocks

By the end of the workshop, students will:

  • Gain an understanding of the structure of the Earth and types of rocks and minerals.
⏱ 45 – 60 minutes
Curriculum links

Curriculum links

  • Working scientifically
  • Earth and Space

The workshop can be adapted for all ages. Please contact us for more information.

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STEM Workshop: Working Scientifically

Working Scientifically

By the end of the workshop, students will:

  • Gain an understanding of how the scientific method works.
  • Understand what science is for and why we should trust scientists’ results.
⏱ 45 – 60 minutes
Curriculum links

Curriculum links

  • Working scientifically

The workshop can be adapted for all ages. Please contact us for more information.

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STEM Workshop: Bubbles

Bubbles

By the end of the workshop, students will:

  • Gain an understanding of the science of bubbles.
  • Participate in several bubble-related experiments to aid learning.
⏱ 45 – 60 minutes
Curriculum links

Curriculum links

  • Working scientifically
  • Everyday materials

The workshop can be adapted for all ages. Please contact us for more information.

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Students learning

Forces

By the end of the workshop, students will:

  • Gain an understanding of the fundamental forces, including gravity.
  • Explore gravity using paper helicopters and rides on the hoverboard.
⏱ 45 – 60 minutes
Curriculum links

Curriculum links

  • Working scientifically
  • Forces

The workshop can be adapted for all ages. Please contact us for more information.

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STEM Workshop: Sound

Sound

By the end of the workshop, students will:

  • Gain an understanding of what sound is, how it travels and how we make sounds.
⏱ 45 – 60 minutes
Curriculum links

Curriculum links

  • Working scientifically
  • Light
  • Electricity
  • Seasonal Changes

The workshop can be adapted for all ages. Please contact us for more information.

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Colourful aurora in the night sky

Weather

By the end of the workshop, students will:

  • Gain an understanding of the different weather types and their importance for all of us.
⏱ 45 – 60 minutes
Curriculum links

Curriculum links

  • Working scientifically
  • Light
  • Electricity
  • Seasonal Changes

The workshop can be adapted for all ages. Please contact us for more information.

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STEM Workshop: Light

Light

By the end of the workshop, students will:

  • Gain an understanding of how light travels, is created and how our eyes work.
⏱ 45 – 60 minutes
Curriculum links

Curriculum links

  • Working scientifically
  • Light
  • Light Waves

The workshop can be adapted for all ages. Please contact us for more information.

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STEM Workshop: Working Scientifically

Magnets

By the end of the workshop, students will:

  • Understand the basics of magnetism.
  • Be able to list some of the everyday uses of magnets.
  • Better understand how magnetic fields work.
⏱ 45 – 60 minutes
Curriculum links

Curriculum links

  • Working scientifically
  • Forces and magnets

The workshop can be adapted for all ages. Please contact us for more information.

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STEM Workshops

Comet Lab

By the end of the presentation and Comet Lab, students will:

  • Be able to name objects in the Solar System.
  • Understand the differences between the Sun and the planets.
  • Know the order of the planets, and the difference between terrestrial planets and gas giants.
  • Know that man-made satellites orbit the Earth and have many uses such as GPS, weather monitoring and science (in the case of the ISS).
  • Know where shooting stars come from.
  • Understand what comets are made of, how they form and why they might be important for understanding life on Earth.
Key Stage 1-2, Key Stage 3-4⏱ 45 – 60 minutes
Curriculum links

Curriculum links

  • Working scientifically
  • Earth and Space
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Solar system model made of cardboard and foam

The Solar System

Learn about the planets, moons, asteroids and more in our Solar System.

Create a scale model of the Solar System and learn how to create one at home.

Key Stage 1-2, Key Stage 3-4⏱ 45 – 60 minutes
Learning outcomes & curriculum links

Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop, students will:

  • Gain a better understanding of the Solar System, its size, scale and inhabitants.
  • Be able to tell the difference between a star and a planet.
  • Be able to name all of the planets and an interesting fact about each.
  • Create a scale model of the Solar System.

Curriculum links

  • Working scientifically
  • Earth and Space
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The Sun and planets of the solar system

The Earth, Moon and Space

Learn about the Earth, Moon and Sun system and their motions relative to each other.

Describe the seasons, tides, lunar phases and eclipses as well as day and night.

Key Stage 1-2⏱ 45 – 60 minutes
Learning outcomes & curriculum links

Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop, students will:

  • Gain an appreciation of the Earth-Sun-Moon system.
  • Understand why solar and lunar eclipses happen.
  • Be able to define terms such as ‘planet’, ‘moon’ and ‘satellite’.

Curriculum links

  • Working scientifically
  • Earth and Space
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STEM Workshop: Stand on a Black Hole

Stand on a Black Hole

Learn about some of the most mysterious objects in nature.

Understand the life cycles of stars and how their mass affects their deaths.

Key Stage 3-4⏱ 45 – 60 minutes
Learning outcomes & curriculum links

Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop, students will:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of the life cycles of stars – from chemistry and physics to the timescales involved.
  • Have an insight into what a black hole is, how it is formed, and the strange observations that can be made around it.
  • Understand accretion discs and singularities, and the various sizes of black hole, from miniature to supermassive.
  • Use augmented reality to explore galaxy/black hole phenomena.

Curriculum links

  • Working scientifically
  • Physics of Space
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Stars

Learn about the stars which twinkle in the night sky.

Understand the relative sizes and scales of objects in the Universe.

⏱ 45 – 60 minutes
Learning outcomes & curriculum links

Learning outcomes

By the end of the workshop, students will:

  • Gain an appreciation for the relative sizes of objects in space.
  • Understand the life cycles of stars.
  • Create their own star maps.

Curriculum links

  • Working scientifically
  • Earth and Space

The workshop can be adapted for all ages. Please contact us for more information.

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Planets

Learn about the Solar System planets, why they are all unique and how to remember their order from the Sun.

⏱ 45 – 60 minutes
Learning outcomes & curriculum links

Learning outcomes

By the end of the workshop, students will:

  • Gain knowledge about the planets in the Solar System.
  • Learn mnemonics to help remember the order of the planets.
  • Learn interesting facts about each of the planets.

Curriculum links

  • Working scientifically
  • Physics of Space

The workshop can be adapted for all ages. Please contact us for more information.

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How it works

From enquiry to lift-off

Enquire

Tell us your date, year groups and numbers. We'll recommend the right experience and package.

Plan your day

We agree your timetable and match sessions to your curriculum topics and SEND needs.

We arrive and set up

Our team sets up, runs every session, then packs everything away.

Keep learning

Follow up with our free teacher resources back in the classroom.

What teachers say

Schools book us again, and again

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"The level of questioning from the children always amazes me - an inspiring day for everyone."
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"It was the WOW factor of science week and we will definitely book again!"
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FAQs

Your questions answered

Which physics workshops can we book?

Options include Forces, Electricity, Magnets, Light, Sound, Weather, Bubbles and David Hall’s science workshops on atomic structure, nuclear energy and buoyancy.

How long is a physics workshop?

Most workshops run for 45–60 minutes and can be adapted for all ages.

Can physics workshops be combined with a planetarium visit?

Yes. Many schools pair physics workshops with a planetarium show or space workshop to make a full science day.

Book a physics workshop

Tell us your dates, year groups and topics and we’ll put together the right workshops for your school.