School and Group Visits
- Hands on Science Exhibition
- Fun + Education = The Look Out On The Road for Schools
- Pushes and Pulls Show KS1
- Forces Show KS2
- Electricity KS1
- Electricity and Magnetism KS2
- Eric's Guide to The Look Out
- Backpack Trails
- Discovery Boxes
- Teachers Packs
- Leaders' Information Days and Complimentary Visits
- Feedback from school visits
- Children's Groups
- Eric's Guide to The Look Out
Hands on Science Exhibition
Schools and other groups are always very welcome to The Look Out. We are proud of the fact that nearly all our school groups come back many times! It is essential to pre-book your visit. Pre-booked school children are charged £3.80 each. Please call 01344 354400 and ask for the duty manager.
The main exhibition has over 90 hands-on interactive exhibits that help bring alive many concepts that are difficult to put over in the classroom. The exhibits are themed in the following zones:
- Sound and Communication
- Light and Colour
- Body and Perception
- Forces and Movement
- Woodland and Water
Pushes and Pulls Show KS1
14 September - 23 December 2010
Baby Eric the Owl falls out of a tree and is looking for his mummy! On his way to find her, he visits places like the play area where he finds out lots more about how we make something change direction and using pushes or pulls to change the shape of something.
Forces Show KS2
14 September - 23 December 2010
Is there a link between sports and forces? Why does a football change direction? Could you do a tug of war on an ice rink? Discover friction, measure pushes and pulls and investigate the invisible force of gravity.
Electricity KS1
17 January - 4 May 2011
We will help KS1 children understand more about electricity in a fun way! We will look at simple series circuits, switches and everyday objects that require electricity. Included is a trail around the exhibition to identify where electricity is used at The Look Out.
Electricity and Magnetism KS2
17 January - 4 May 2011
Take part in the exciting story of how electricity was discovered. Join us in making a human circuit to show how electricity flows. Some of the uses of electricity are examined. Plus, investigate how magnets create forces.
Many schools book these interactive science shows run by staff at The Look Out.
- A different themed show runs each term.
- The shows usually last 35 - 45 minutes.
- Booking is essential.
- Shows are at 10.15am, 11.15am, 12.15pm, 1.15pm, 2.15pm.
- Shows cost £1.85 per child in addition to the main exhibition entrance charge.
- 1 adult to every 6 children is given FREE entry.
- For Foundation level children 1 adult per 4 children is given FREE entry.
Let Eric the owl introduce you to the excitement and wonder of The Look Out in this fun and colourful animated guide.
Backpack Trails
The Look Out Backpacks are designed to be used for outside, but in bad weather are suitable for inside use.
Using the backpacks involves a short walk, stopping at various points and concentrating on National Curriculum themes.
Backpacks can be hired in advance and are self led.
- There are two different backpacks available: Nature Explorers (4- 8 year olds) and Materials Detectives (8-11 year olds).
- For further details, download the
backpack trail poster.pdf (812kb)
£1.85 per child in addition to the entrance charge.
Discovery Boxes
Designed to be used in small groups of 3-4 children, Discovery Boxes cover a wide variety of KS2 national curriculum topic areas. For details of the contents of the boxes download the Discovery Boxes Poster (451kb)
£1.85 per child in addition to the entrance charge.
Teachers' Packs
Photocopyable worksheets and teachers notes are available to complement your visit to The Look Out.
KS1 Themed worksheets: Light and Sound, Woodland and Water, Forces and Movement- KS2 Themed worksheets: Body and Perception, Light and Colour, Forces and Movement, Sound
and Communication. - £10 per pack.
Leaders' Information Sessions and Complimentary Visits
We schedule termly open days with information about the current show and for you to have a look around the exhibition. You are welcome to have a complimentary visit at any time.
Teachers' Information Sessions:
- 7 September 2010 - Pushes and pulls/Forces
- 20 January 2011 - Electricity/Electricity and magnetism
- 31 March 2011 - Bugs and beasties
To pre-book a place on the open day, please call The Look Out on 01344 354400.
Feedback from school visits has included the following comments:
- "Very enjoyable, great fun."
- "Science from a Toybox was an excellent presentation pitched at just the right level. All hands on activities were excellent."
- "As always we enjoyed spending time in the exhibition. Children responded productively to the variety and hands on nature of the exhibits. Staff were helpful and accommodating."
- "Thank you for a most enjoyable and informative day. Staff were most welcoming and put us at our ease."
- "I bring my class every year and the children absolutely love it. If fits in well with some of our topics. Thanks for a great day.".
- "Excellent experience for our autistic children. They loved the water play. Staff extremely helpful and friendly."
Children's Groups - Brownies, Cubs, Rainbows and Beavers
We are opening up The Look Out until 8pm to accommodate groups of children on the following dates:
- 11 - 15 October 2010
- 21 - 25 March 2011
- 16 - 20 May 2011
Pre-booked groups are charged at £3.80 per child (under 16) with FREE entry for 1 adult to every 6 children.
Shows are also available for pre-booking and are charged at an additional £1.85 per child.
Please call The Look Out on 01344 354400 to book your group visit.
Eric's Guide to The Look Out
Let Eric the owl introduce you to the excitement and wonder of The Look Out in this fun and colourful animated guide.
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Downloads
- Schools Programme 2010 to 2011 (2127kb)
- School Visits Leaflet (654kb)
- Pushes and Pulls Forces (305kb)
