One of our most popular and enduring science shows, and perfect for your KS1 class. Join our resident Grossologists to explore scabs, saliva, germs, digestion, mucus and more, with a range of hands-on (yuck!) demonstrations for your class.
And the best bit? You don’t have to clear up the mess afterwards… You’re welcome!
Learning objectives:
- Understand how a scab protects the healing skin underneath when you cut yourself.
- Discover how saliva helps you to swallow your food and also kills bacteria in your mouth.
- Recognise and name some of the organs involved in the digestion process and the jobs they do.
- Learn how burps and poops are caused by a build-up of gas in either the stomach or the large intestine.
- Understand that the mucus in our nose traps dust, germs and other things in the air and stops them from getting into the lungs.
- Understand why we might be sick and that doing so is one way our body looks after itself.
- Recognise how easily germs can spread and the importance of practising good hygiene.
Curriculum links:
Working scientifically
- Asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways
- Observing closely, using simple equipment
- Using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
Combine Gross Lab with a gallery visit to All About Me – our gallery dedicated to the human body!
Audience: Key Stage 1
Duration: 30mins
Available selected dates in ’22:
18 Jan – 31 March
Summer: 26 April – 21 July
Remember: We’re closed on Mondays during term time!
All visits include
- Two hours to explore our galleries
- 30 minute science show for your class only
- Your very own Enabler, to greet and guide you, and make sure you have a great day!
- Dedicated lunch space
To enquire about a visit, complete our Eureka! Visit Enquiry Form.
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