Event information
Event type: Workshop
Location: Lasting Impressions Learning Space (Red Zone)
Suitable for: Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7)
Capacity: 35 pupils
Duration: 45 minutes
Ticket prices: £3 per pupil
Booking required by phone
Super Stegosaurus Workshop
In this hands-on workshop, pupils come face to face Sophie, the most complete Stegosaurus fossil in the world.
Taking on the role of palaeontologists, pupils put together massive 3D jigsaw stegosaurs and examine different parts of the dinosaur's anatomy to understand what they can tell us about Sophie's lifestyle.
Workshop rundown
- Pupils are introduced to the story of Sophie and how the fossil dinosaur was found.
- The pupils construct a 'Stego-jigsaw-rus' to learn how scientists piece together fossil finds.
- Pupils split into groups and examine different parts of Sophie's anatomy: head, plates and spikes.
- In an interactive plenary, the group uses their new skills and knowledge to complete a poster about Sophie.
Further information
Curriculum links: Working scientifically; animals; including humans; living things and their habitats; number and place value; geometry - properties of shapes
Taking part in the Super Stegosaurus workshop was a fantastic way to collaborate and consolidate learning as our Year 2 children have been learning about dinosaurs in their history topic.
The workshop was age appropriate, engaging, fun and interactive, giving them an experience that will last them a lifetime.'
Kerry Seales
Deputy Headteacher, Crest Infant & Nursery School
Workshop suitability and capacity
This workshop is for KS1 (ages 5-7). Due to the content and format of this workshop, it is not suitable for EYFS pupils. For classes in EYFS, please take a look at our Minibeast Hunt Workshop.
The maximum capacity per workshop is 35 pupils. Bookings must be for a minimum of 15 pupils.
Workshop dates and times
The workshop runs at 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm and 1.30pmon selected weekdays. The duration is 45 minutes.
All shows must be prebooked by phone. To explore individual timeslots for days, please view the availability calendar linked below.
Please note any session must be booked at least three weeks in advance.
View calendar
To view all school sessions please open the availabilty calendar.
How to book
To confirm dates and times are available, and to make a booking, please read our essential information page, then phone the bookings team.
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